Fort Drum Regional Liaison is located in Watertown, NY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Drum Regional Liaison is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Fort Drum Regional Liaison generated $237.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $278.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE FORT DRUM'S MILITARY VALUE, SUSTAIN AND LEVERAGE ITS ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE FORT DRUM REGION AND NEW YORK STATE, AND FOSTER EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INSTALLATION AND ITS CIVILIAN NEIGHBORS TO PROMOTE MUTUTAL SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATE DRUM: PLAN, COORDINATE, AND CARRY OUT A STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ONGOING USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF FORT DRUM AS AN ACTIVE MILITARY INSTALLATION AND TO SUPPORT THE ARMY'S CURRENT AND FUTURE MISSION. EMPLOY CONSULTANTS TO PERFORM STUDIES ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT THE FORT DRUM MILITARY BASE HAS ON THE SURROUNDING TRI-COUNTY AREA. WHILE EXACT NUMBERS ARE DIFFICULT TO CALCULATE, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE BASE EMPLOYS OVER 15,079 SOLDIERS, 3,352 CIVILIANS AND HAS A TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OVER $1,610,000,000.BEGINNING IN 2022, CONTRACTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LOBBYING OCCURED TO ASSIST AND SERVE AS A LIAISON BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES AND ADVOCATE DRUM, TO AID IN OBTAINING FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE BUDGET.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas Carman Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Beth Fipps Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Zembiec Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Mary Corriveau Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ruth Doyle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Lightfoot Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,963 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $67,218 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $2,188 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $307 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $237,864 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $63,945 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,993 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,167 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,870 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $80,200 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,334 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,207 |
Office expenses | $2,808 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,655 |
Travel | $6,394 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,642 |
All other expenses | $1,436 |
Total functional expenses | $278,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,266 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $121,196 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,285 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,919 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $74,033 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $241,699 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,990 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $164 |
Total liabilities | $4,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $209,931 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,614 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $241,699 |