American Friends Of Our Armed Forces is located in Westmont, IL. The organization was established in 2005. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of Our Armed Forces 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, American Friends Of Our Armed Forces generated $506.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $431.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, American Friends Of Our Armed Forces has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $1,485,209. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AMERICA'S MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS AND THEIR FAMILIES REMAINING AT HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AMERICA'S MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS AND THEIR FAMILIES REMAINING AT HOME. THE SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BOTH DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILIES AND THROUGH SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Don Hawley Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeanette Kleist Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Judy Vanbenthuysen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Walter Vanbenthuysen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Arrigoni Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Braun Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $201,446 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $749 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $201,446 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,969 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $294,966 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $506,384 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $403,964 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,394 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,808 |
Office expenses | $5,028 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $431,235 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $381,893 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,503 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $384,396 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $384,396 |
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 | $384,396 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Friends Of Our Armed Forces has awarded $403,464 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $210,964 |
Twentynin Plm, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $40,000 |
Woodbridge, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES CAMP PENDLETON PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
Oceanside, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
Twentynine Palms, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Friends Of Our Armed Forces has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $11,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Kansas City, MO | $242,275,685 | $98,113,411 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $141,288,704 | $82,016,470 |
H E R O E S Care Inc Fenton, MO | $4,492,001 | $18,882,199 |
Disabled American Veterans Kansas City, MO | $10,841,900 | $17,342,130 |
American Legion Bowling Green, KY | $1,050,755 | $11,898,405 |
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |