Amvets National Service Foundation
- Assets
- $33.2m
- Revenue
- $16.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 493
- Location
- Lanham, MD
- Founding
- 08/2004
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 52-0970963
Organization Overview
Amvets National Service Foundation is located in Lanham, MD. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (W11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Amvets National Service Foundation employed 493 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amvets National Service 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 08/2023, Amvets National Service Foundation generated $16.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Amvets National Service Foundation has awarded 132 individual grants totaling $15,106,306. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMVETS NATIONAL SERVICE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO VETERANS THROUGH SERVICE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMMUNITY AND YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PATRIOTISM. IT COUNSELS AND REPRESENTS VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS BEFORE THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AT NO CHARGE TO THE VETERAN OR THEIR DEPENDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THRIFT STORES OPERATIONS: THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THRIFT SHOPS, WHICH SELL DONATED CLOTHING AND MERCHANDISE TO WAR VETERANS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ITS AIM IS TO PROVIDE LOW-COST SECOND-HAND GOODS TO WAR VETERANS AND THE PUBLIC. THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE OPERATION OF SUCH STORES ARE USED TO HELP FUND THE OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION.
CARILLON PROGRAM: THE CARILLON PROGRAM OPERATES TO HONOR ALL THOSE DEVOTED MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED WITH HONOR AND ARE NOW DECEASED. THE BELLS ARE A "LIVING" MEMORIAL AND SERVE TO REMIND US OF OUR LEGACY AND OF OUR DEBT TO THOSE WHO FOUGHT TO PRESERVE FREEDOM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THESE CHIMES ARE HEARD THROUGHOUT MANY NATIONAL CEMETERIES IN THE COUNTRY.
SERVICE TO VETERANS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INFORM VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OF POTENTIAL BENEFITS. AMVETS NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICERS (NSO), WHO ARE FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION, ACT AS EDUCATORS, COUNSELORS AND ADVOCATES ASSURING THAT VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS RECEIVE ALL THE BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED UNDER THE CURRENT LAW. TO SUPPORT THESE FUNCTIONS, AMVETS AVERAGED 47 NSOS WORKING DURING THE YEAR AT 32 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) REGIONAL OFFICES, 13 MILITARY BASES AND THE BOARD OF APPEALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WHO PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE RESERVES AND SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATSOEVER. ADDITIONALLY, AMVETS DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICERS AND ACCREDITED STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICE OFFICERS PROVIDE SERVICES TO VETERANS AT A NUMBER OF THE 152 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTERS AND COMMUNITY BASED OUT-PATIENT CLINICS. APPROXIMATELY 1,951,876 VETERANS WERE CONTACTED DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2022. THIS RESULTED IN 1,346,217 CLAIMS OF BENEFITS BEING FILED ON THEIR BEHALF. ALSO, 10,820 CONTACTS WERE MADE WITH NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE TROOPS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS FOR INFORMATION AND CLAIMS ASSISTANCE.
AMERICANISM: THE AMERICANISM PROGRAM OPERATES TO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF WAR AND PROMOTE THE UNITY OF PATRIOTISM. THESE FLAGS WERE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT CHARGE. WE ALSO OFFER THE SCHOOLS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS RESOURCES TO TEACH CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE ABOUT THEIR AMERICAN HERITAGE, CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP. THE 9TH GRADES WERE PROVIDED THE OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREEDOMS FOUNDATION SPIRIT OF AMERICA YOUTH CONFERENCE IN VALLEY FORGE, PA THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Harold Chapman President | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Greg Heun Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Dr Charles Kissel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jp Brown III Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Bill Kilgore Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Don Oliver Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Concord Direct Mailing Service | 8/30/23 | $1,480,601 |
Downtown Management Company Real Estate Service | 8/30/23 | $373,398 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,803,713 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,416,642 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,803,713 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $382,939 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$445,352 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,780,262 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,032,833 |
| 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. | $330,296 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,011 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,825,324 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $283,962 |
| Other employee benefits | $701,259 |
| Payroll taxes | $630,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $144,774 |
| 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 | $88,853 |
| Fees for services: Other | $361,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $156,728 |
| Office expenses | $467,195 |
| Information technology | $65,298 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,767,266 |
| Travel | $167,494 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,197 |
| Interest | $147,790 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $105,411 |
| Insurance | $350,489 |
| All other expenses | $778,725 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,374,889 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $700,123 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $160,391 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $514,630 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $193,071 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,045,136 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,134,595 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,432,845 |
| Total assets | $33,180,791 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,265,882 |
| Grants payable | $98,000 |
| 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 | $2,777,042 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,546,549 |
| Total liabilities | $13,687,473 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,678,568 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,814,750 |
| 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 | $33,180,791 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Amvets National Service Foundation has awarded $1,910,191 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMVETS DEPT OF NEW YORK SERVICE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $376,772 |
AMVETS DEPT OF FLORIDA SERVICE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $87,537 |
AMVETS DEPT OF MARYLAND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $127,170 |
AMVETS DEPT OF VIRGINIA SERVICE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21,000 |
AMVETS DEPT OF TENNESSEE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $287,892 |
AMVETS DEPT OF DC SERVICE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $19,800 |