Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 2006. 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, Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Support Our Troops - America 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, Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc generated $1.0m 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 (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
SUPPORT NEEDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SENT CARE PACKAGES OF ITEMS THAT ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO OUR TROOPS IN DEPLOYED LOCATIONS, INCLUDES LETTERS, CARDS, NOTES OF SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. OSOT-AMERICA PROVIDED ONE-TIME GRANTS TO VETERANS WHO ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. DUE TO ONGOING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, LESS BOXES WERE PACKED, LESS VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED, AND LESS DONATIONS THAT DURING NON-COVID TIMES.
SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH THEIR SIMILAR PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS IN HARMS WAY AND SUPPORTING RETURNING VETERANS. DUE TO COVID-19 LOCK DOWNS AND RESTRICTIONS ON GATHERINGS PLUS REMOTE WORKING, WE WERE MOSTLY UNABLE TO PROMOTE OUR VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND LESS GRANTS WERE APPLIED FOR. IN ADDITION, SINCE THERE WERE MANY MORATORIUMS ON UTILITY SHUT OFFS AND EVICTIONS, THOSE IN NEED SEEMED LESS INCLINED TO APPLY FOR GRANTS.
COMPENSATION OF CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Kondraschow Tuisl Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $30,333 |
Joe Dalpino Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $669 |
Bill Kohnke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carl Pedersen Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Strening Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Justin Smitherman Chairman Of | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $36,885 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $975,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $515,890 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,012,845 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,121 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,407 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,019,373 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $800 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,958 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $669 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $225,973 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $23,003 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,528 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,948 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,928 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,197 |
Office expenses | $1,423 |
Information technology | $15,819 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,626 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,948 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,288 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,348,847 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,172 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $382,034 |
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 | $23,355 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,156 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $264,555 |
Total assets | $995,272 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,363 |
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 | $5,363 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $960,500 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,409 |
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 | $995,272 |
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Downers Grove, IL PURPOSE: Veterans support-household goods | $5,000 |
Batavia, IL PURPOSE: To assist veteran owned business | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc has recieved totaling $60,858.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA PURPOSE: VETERANS | $15,000 |
Yougivegoods Foundation Inc Mendham, NJ PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN NEED OR DISTRESS | $10,226 |
Edwin Hodge Jr Trust Ua 07-29-81 Fbo Emma Clyde Hodge 39510-0 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Tif Foundation Fund Decatur, GA PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $8,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,779 |
Gap Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $5,500 |
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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 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |