Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc is located in Alpharetta, GA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $594.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE COST-FREE COMMUNICATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY FUNDING TO ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PURSUE ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING AID TO SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC OF MONEY AND CELL PHONES, WHICH ARE SOLD IN A RECYCLING PROGRAM. THE PROCEEDS ARE THEN USED TO BUY PREPAID CALLING CARDS FOR THE ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS AS WELL AS OTHER SUPPORT. ALSO, IN 2021 PROCEEDS WERE USED TO FUND A NEW COMMUNICATION INITIATIVE THAT WILL BE LAUNCHED IN LATE 2022 TO BENEFIT VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS. CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS WILL CONTINUE ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION FOR MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Bergquist President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $25,006 |
Gail Bergquist Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $25,000 |
Michael Preis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Kenworthy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lt Col David Hencke Retired Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $36,325 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,175,685 |
Investment income | $9,991 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,149 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,248,550 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $65,964 |
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. | $150,007 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,501 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $111,630 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,545 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,760 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $579 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $488 |
Office expenses | $4,994 |
Information technology | $23,229 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $61,499 |
Travel | $29,769 |
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 | $1,090 |
Insurance | $611 |
All other expenses | $13,561 |
Total functional expenses | $594,233 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,560,587 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $527,945 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $251,560 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $513,716 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,198 |
Total assets | $3,857,006 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,838 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,838 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,836,168 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,857,006 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc has awarded $52,500 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Norfolk, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL GRANT DONATION | $15,000 |
THE JEFFREY COMBS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL GRANT DONATION | $15,000 |
Ponte Vedra, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL GRANT DONATION | $12,500 |
Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL GRANT DONATION | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Patriot Services Group Inc Jacksonville, FL | $251,560,503 | $19,669,140 |
The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | $7,812,789 | $8,567,110 |
Armed Services Mutual Benefit Association Goodlettsville, TN | $55,566,131 | $7,665,042 |
Team Red White & Blue Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,402,897 | $10,336,911 |
Purple Heart Homes Inc Statesville, NC | $4,564,055 | $4,659,786 |
The American Legion Orlando, FL | $4,425,997 | $3,913,463 |
Uso Of North Carolina Inc Morrisville, NC | $0 | $3,467,361 |
Cov Inc Murfreesboro, TN | $390,398 | $2,770,188 |
Veterans Empowerment Organization Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,110,799 | $3,778,915 |
The Congressional Medal Of Honor Society Of The United States Of Mount Pleasant, SC | $5,574,928 | $2,678,824 |
Herobox Inc Peachtree City, GA | $304,478 | $2,248,382 |
Florida Is For Veterans Inc Tallahassee, FL | $751,359 | $2,131,929 |