Operation Once In A Lifetime is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2007. 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 Once In A Lifetime employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Once In A Lifetime 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 Once In A Lifetime generated $787.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $732.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF OPERATION ONCE IN A LIFETIME IS TO MAKE THE DREAMS OF OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL COME TRUE. EVERY SOLDIER HAS A DIFFERENT DREAM AND WE WILL HELP MAKE EACH ONE COME TRUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATIONS WELCOME HOME $33108OPERATION FULL SUPPORT $25495OPERATION FLY A SOLDIER HOME $10882SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS CENTER $83058TOYS FOR TROOPS $58831OPERATION MORALE SUPPORT $202912OPERATION EDUCATION $30394SOLDIER OUTDOOR INITATIVE $10357OPERATION CLOSURE $36367OPERATION TURKEY DROP $180DONATION TO OTHER 501 (C) (3) $10OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL $52INTERN PROGRAM $1340
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brandee Sowers Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Patrick Sowers Sgt President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Brad Nesbitt Srchief Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Yuee Ong Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Edison Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Kenny Griffith Ssg Executive Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $196,199 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $590,864 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $110,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $787,063 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $787,063 |
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. | $492,984 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,785 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,785 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,523 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $349 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,178 |
Office expenses | $4,780 |
Information technology | $5,650 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,791 |
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 | $8,298 |
Total functional expenses | $732,246 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,335 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $186,335 |
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 | $186,335 |
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 | $186,335 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Operation Once In A Lifetime has recieved totaling $134,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Kynect Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: VETERAN WELLBEING | $65,000 |
Telecom For Change Mesa, AZ PURPOSE: EDUATION | $34,000 |
Haeger Foundation East Troy, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Hedden Charitable Tr Pekin, IL PURPOSE: SERVICES FOR VETERANS | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Gi Forum National Veterans Outreach Program Inc San Antonio, TX | $6,075,829 | $12,361,795 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Austin, TX | $10,604,149 | $6,677,704 |
Louisiana National Guard Foundation New Orleans, LA | $5,835,401 | $6,505,889 |
Military Wellness Initiative Dallas, TX | $2,428,709 | $3,600,000 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $323,823 | $3,104,581 |
Combat Marine Outdoors Inc Houston, TX | $1,866,228 | $2,870,312 |
American Legion Clovis, NM | $235,874 | $1,801,640 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Copperas Cve, TX | $546,071 | $1,909,310 |
American Legion Austin, TX | $7,412,004 | $1,863,301 |
Wish For Our Heroes Inc San Antonio, TX | $1,716,093 | $1,811,976 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas Georgetown, TX | $401,147 | $1,318,650 |
Nextop Inc Houston, TX | $488,854 | $1,385,969 |