Stack Up is located in Van Nuys, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Stack Up employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stack Up 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 12/2022, Stack Up generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND CONNECT ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED VETERANS WITH THEIR CIVILIAN COUNTERPARTS THROUGH A SHARED LOVE OF VIDEO GAMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AIR ASSAULTS: FLYING DESERVING AND/OR DISABLED VETERANS TO MAJOR GAMING CULTURE EVENTS ACCROSS THE COUNTRY TO SHOW THEM ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME VIP EXPERIENCE, INTERACTING WITH THEIR FAVORITE GAME DEVELOPERS, MEETING THEIR FAVORITE GAMING PERSONALITIES. SUPPLY CRATES: GIANT BOXES OF THE LATEST IN GAMES AND GEAR SENT TO COMBATZONES, HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS, OR TO TROOPS RECOVERING IN MILITARY HOSPITALS.THE STACKS: THIS PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER VOLUNTEER TEAMS, BOTH LOCAL VETERANS AND CIVILIANS, TO SUPPORT VARIOUS MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR AREA, AND HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT. OUR STACKS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES OUR ONLINE GAMING GROUP, THE RED SHIRT RAIDERS, WHERE VETERANS AND VETERAN-SUPPORTIVE CIVILIANS CAN COME TOGETHER AND PLAY THE LATEST ONLINE GAMES WITH ONE ANOTHER IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT , HELPING VETERANS TO STAY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Machuga Ceo, Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Sean Casey Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Solomon Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Carlos Ramirez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Kiichi Heafy Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Lavigne Vice Chariman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,268 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,086,630 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $65,967 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,123,898 |
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 | $1,124,158 |
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. | $163,132 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,461 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $536,048 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $46,344 |
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 | $55,703 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,880 |
Office expenses | $11,635 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,822 |
Travel | $88,443 |
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 | $2,950 |
Insurance | $7,966 |
All other expenses | $43,559 |
Total functional expenses | $1,250,293 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $229,941 |
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 | $69,766 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,693 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,855 |
Total assets | $327,255 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,395 |
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 | $15,255 |
Total liabilities | $26,650 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,901 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $81,704 |
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 | $327,255 |