The World War Ii Foundation is located in Wakefield, RI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, World War Ii Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World War Ii Foundation 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, World War Ii Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $989.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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
TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL FILMS,MAINTAIN A GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER AND MUSEUM AND CREATE INITIATIVES RECOGNIZING THE BRAVERY AND ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY DURING WORLD WAR II SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICANS APPRECIATE THE DETERMINATION AND SACRIFICES THAT ENABLES PERPETUATION OF OUR BASIC FREEDOMS. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION THROUGH: EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, HONOR, PRESERVATION AND MEMORIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PRODUCING EDUCATIONAL FILMS,ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER AND MUSEUM IN WAKEFIELD, RI AND CREATING INITIATIVES RECOGNIZING THE BRAVERY AND ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY DURING WORLD WAS II SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS APPRECIATE THE DETERMINATION AND SACRIFICES THAT ENABLED PERPETUATION OF OUR BASIC FREEDOMS.DURING 2021 THE FOUNDATION COMPLETED AND DELIVERED TO THE PUBLIC TWO DOCUMENTARY FILMS,"ELVIS AND THE USS ARIZONAX AND "SURRENDER ON THE USS MISSOURI." THE DOCUMENTARY "THEY VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS: MERRILL'S MARAUDERS" WAS IN PRODUCTION AND SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Davis CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $130,000 |
Sheila Gray Foundation Mgr. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Timothy Gray President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $48,000 |
Paul Clifford Chairman | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
George Luz II Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Glen Jackson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $53,850 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,387,171 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,043 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,441,021 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,949 |
Investment income | $530 |
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 | $1,451,045 |
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. | $266,431 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,431 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,489 |
Payroll taxes | $29,987 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $43,304 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,413 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,569 |
Office expenses | $5,498 |
Information technology | $21,786 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,405 |
Travel | -$35,794 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $90 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,983 |
Insurance | $11,930 |
All other expenses | $25,183 |
Total functional expenses | $989,339 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $191,229 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,070 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $95,675 |
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 | $524,236 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,507 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,300 |
Total assets | $1,190,017 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,279 |
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 | $1 |
Total liabilities | $5,280 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,184,737 |
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 | $1,190,017 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The World War Ii Foundation has recieved totaling $102,262.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $50,100 |
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: MEDIA PROJECT: "THE RHODE ISLAND SEABEES: WE BUILD AND WE FIGHT; GENERAL OPERATING | $26,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $20,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $6,162 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Preservation Society Of Newport County Newport, RI | $83,597,126 | $27,874,827 |
New England Historic Genealogical Society Inc Boston, MA | $58,526,477 | $13,569,592 |
Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Hamden, CT | $2,880,357 | $12,511,714 |
The Josef And Anni Albers Foundation Inc Bethany, CT | $32,115,057 | $7,525,828 |
Massachusetts Historical Society Boston, MA | $153,195,244 | $13,508,822 |
Edward M Kennedy Institute For The United States Senate Inc Boston, MA | $123,530,650 | $3,733,081 |
Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket, MA | $54,222,410 | $8,695,480 |
Old Dartmouth Historical Society New Bedford, MA | $34,006,057 | $4,398,959 |
Longyear Foundation Chestnut Hill, MA | $89,717,861 | $3,937,071 |
Iyrs School Of Technology & Trades Newport, RI | $24,395,751 | $5,182,625 |
Connecticut Historical Society Hartford, CT | $72,727,103 | $6,569,476 |
Preserve Rhode Island Providence, RI | $13,128,578 | $4,482,092 |