Spirit Of America Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $80.4k
- Revenue
- $298.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Mentor, OH
- Founding
- 08/1995
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 34-1801766
Organization Overview
Spirit Of America Foundation Inc is located in Mentor, OH. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Spirit Of America Foundation Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spirit Of America Foundation 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 09/2022, Spirit Of America Foundation Inc generated $298.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.2k during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OFFERING A UNIQUE, SAFE AND COMPREHENSIVE WATER-BASED EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM, THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION INSTILLS CONFIDENCE AND FOSTERS THE SPIRIT OF TEAMWORK IN OUR NATIONS YOUTH. OUR UNDERLYING GOALS ALSO INCLUDE DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM WHILE NURTURING RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR AND POSITIVE, LIFELONG AMBITIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1.SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM ENCOMPASSES AND CONFORMS WITH ALL AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) APPROVED ON WATER, SKILLS-BASED STANDARDS OF EDUCATION - THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION, COMPLETING ITS 28TH YEAR ON THE WATER, ANNOUNCED THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CURRICULUM HAS BEEN VERIFIED TO MEET ALL OF THE APPROVED ANSI ON WATER SKILLS-BASED STANDARDS OF EDUCATION. IN ADDITION WE PROVIDE THE NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE-BASED STANDARDS AS A PART OF THEIR PROGRAM CURRICULUM. THE NATIONAL ON WATER STANDARDS (NOWS) PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO 'ADVANCING THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND CONSISTENCY OF ON-WATER, SKILLS-BASED INSTRUCTION IN ENTRY-LEVEL RECREATIONAL BOAT OPERATION'. WE PROVIDE A CURRICULUM INCLUSIVE OF AND CONFORMING WITH ALL CURRENT NOWS STANDARDS. IN ADDITION, OUR PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES DROWNING PREVENTION AND EQUIPMENT AWARENESS AS A PART OF THE MANDATORY COMPONENTS OF OUR CURRICULUM. SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION MAY BE ONE OF FEW, IF NOT THE ONLY, PROGRAM AVAILABLE PROVIDING A NATIONALLY APPROVED STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM INCLUSIVE OF ALL DISCIPLINES, SAIL, HUMAN POWERED, AND POWERED VESSELS. THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES 6-12 NATIONAL COMMON CORE STANDARDS OF EDUCATION,PHYSICAL EDUCATION, NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE AND INFINITE COMPONENTS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH (STEM). THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA TRADITIONAL CURRICULUM, AS WELL AS OTHER SOA PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION, CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A CURRICULUM BENEFITTING YOUNG PERSONS ALL YEAR LONG, THROUGH MOST OF OUR NATIONAL HOST LOCATIONS AS WELL AS THROUGH SCHOOL, HOME AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. SPIRIT OF AMERICA CURRICULUM WAS USED FOR CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADES 9 - 12 AS THEIR MARITIME HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM. PROGRAM CURRICULUM IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THOSE WITH EARNING DIFFERENCES AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES IN A MANNER UNIQUE TO ANYOTHER PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM IS MODIFIED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUNG STUDENTS. THE TRADITIONAL PROGRAM, OR FOR THOSE UTILIZING COMPONENTS IN A STAND-ALONE PROGRAM, IN LOCATIONS HOSTING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA PROGRAM, MAY OPERATE AT ANY TIME OF YEAR. STUDENTS FACING PHYSICAL AND OR LEARNING CHALLENGES BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATING IN OUR STANDARDIZED NONTRADITIONAL HANDS-ON CURRICULUM. OUR CURRICULUM PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GROW, BECOME MORE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIDENT, COMPETENT AND INDEPENDENT. 2.COMPASSES AND COMPANIONWAYS .. PREPARING EVERYONE FOR LIFE'S VOYAGE THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A CURRICULUM BENEFITTING PERSONS WITH LEARNING AND OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES IN A MANNER UNIQUE TO ANY OTHER PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM HAS EVOLVED TO INCLUDE THE TRADITIONAL STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM INCLUSIVE OF ALL DISCIPLINES FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO CAN SAFELY PARTICIPATE. THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE MODIFIED BY PROFESSIONALS TO SAFELY FIT THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUNG STUDENTS WHEN POSSIBLE. OPERATING AT ANY TIME OF YEAR, INCLUDED IN THE TRADITIONAL PROGRAM OR AS A STAND-ALONE PROGRAM, IN LOCATIONS HOSTING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA PROGRAMS, STUDENTS FACING PHYSICAL AND OR LEARNING CHALLENGES PARTICIPATE IN OUR STANDARDIZED NONTRADITIONAL HANDS-ON CURRICULUM WHICH PERMITS ALL STUDENTS TO GROW, BECOMING MORE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIDENT, COMPETENT AND INDEPENDENT. STUDENTS RECEIVE A 'CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION' AFTER EACH COMPONENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND A CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION AT THE END OF FULL PROGRAM COMPLETION. 'NO CHILD LEFT AT THE DOCK' 3.SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO BUILD THE NATIONAL YOUTH BOATING HALL OF FAME - THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE FIRST AND ONLY NATIONAL YOUTH BOATING HALL OF FAME. OFFICIAL FIRST RECOGNITION WAS MADE JULY 2019 FOR A VERY HONORABLE AND DISTINCT NOMINATION, ACCEPTANCE AND INDUCTION INTO THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA FOUNDATION NATIONAL YOUTH BOATING HALL OF FAME. THIS NATIONAL HONOR IS BEEN PRESENTED TO NOMINEES FOR THEIR TRULY INSPIRING DEDICATION TO BOATING AND WATER SAFETY EDUCATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cecilia Duer Ceo/presiden | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,130 |
Michael Ulrich Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $750 |
Jonathon Duer Exec Vice Pr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brenda Shockey-Tackacs Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,196 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $250,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,088 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,284 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,910 |
| 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 | -$543 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $297,956 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $84,553 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,428 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,036 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,953 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,204 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,104 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $28,437 |
| 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 | $1,315 |
| Insurance | $1,521 |
| All other expenses | $2,942 |
| Total functional expenses | $231,225 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $80,346 |
| 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 | $60 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $80,406 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $80,406 |
| 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 | $80,406 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Spirit Of America Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $29.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29 |
Peer Organizations
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|---|---|---|
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Michigan Boating Industries Assoc Commerce Township, MI | $6,848,061 | $1,258,585 |
Carmel Swim Club Carmel, IN | $1,078,759 | $1,620,809 |
Vermilion Boat Club Inc Vermilion, OH | $883,885 | $1,475,888 |
Swim And Racquet Club Columbus, OH | $2,677,814 | $1,163,525 |
Usa Swimming Inc Blue Bell, PA | $1,171,270 | $977,140 |
Scranton Canoe Club Lake Winola, PA | $1,120,318 | $1,020,195 |
Elba-Mar Boat Club Grosse Ile, MI | $874,771 | $981,147 |
Club Wolverine Swimming Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $392,270 | $985,537 |
Collegiate Water Polo Association Bridgeport, PA | $228,874 | $712,974 |
Dayton Raiders Facilities Inc Beavercreek, OH | $1,039,430 | $598,004 |
Emmaus Aquatic Club Emmaus, PA | $617,320 | $944,594 |