Force Blue Inc is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Force Blue Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UNITE THE COMMUNITY OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS VETERANS WITH THE WORLD OF MARINE CONSERVATION FOR THE BETTERMENT OF BOTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2023 WAS A YEAR OF TRANSITION FOR FORCE BLUE, FROM A FLEDGLING CHARITY WITH ITS START-UP STRUCTURE STILL IN PLACE TO AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT CAPABLE OF ATTRACTING SUPPORT FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE. FORCE BLUES ROSTER OF SCIENTIFIC DIVERS ALSO GREW IN 2023, WITH SIX (6) NEW SPECIAL FORCES VETERANS JOINING THE TEAM, INCLUDING A RETIRED BRITISH SAS (SPECIAL AIR SERVICE) VETERAN ORIGINALLY FROM SOUTH AFRICA. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Orr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Gallaudet Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Mullikin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jay Haigler Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ryan Mccombie Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David Moson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $105,879 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $669,476 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $775,355 |
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 | $3,888 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $779,243 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,800 |
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 | $719 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,811 |
Advertising and promotion | $123 |
Office expenses | $8,520 |
Information technology | $7,067 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $58,976 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $655 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $761 |
All other expenses | $5,606 |
Total functional expenses | $236,677 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $549,224 |
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 | $549,224 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,658 |
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 | $6,658 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $542,566 |
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 | $549,224 |