American Gold Star Mothers Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Gold Star Mothers 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 06/2021, American Gold Star Mothers Inc generated $422.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $451.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.3% per year over the past 6 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 2018, American Gold Star Mothers Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $349,632. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FINDING STRENGTH IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF OTHER GOLD STAR MOTHERS WHO STRIVE TO KEEP THE MEMORY OF OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ALIVE BY WORKING TO HELP VETERANS, THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE MILITARY, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE ARE RAISING AWARENESS OF SUICIDE IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE MILITARY. WE HAVE MOTHERS VOLUNTEERING AT THE VA HOSPITALS AROUND THE COUNTRY. WE ARE A PARTNER WITH WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA AND RAISE FUNDS TO PLACE WREATHS ON VETERANS GRAVES AT CHRISTMAS TIME AS WELL AS HELPING TO PLACE THE WREATHS. WE ARE A PARTNER WITH THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE WHICH ALLOWS US TO HONOR THE VETERANS FROM THE VIETNAM ERA BY PINNING THEM WITH A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PIN. OUR MEMBERSHIP ALSO SUPPORTS VETERANS IN NEED THROUGH VARIOUS DONATIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS THE VETERAN INDIVIDUALLY.WE HAVE A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST GOLD STAR MOTHERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cindy Tatum President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Sarah Taylor 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Jo Ann Maitland 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Carol Resh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Ginger Emerson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Pam Stemple National Service Officer | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $37,155 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $49,394 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $279,183 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $365,732 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,858 |
Investment income | $861 |
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 | $2,736 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $422,844 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $159,540 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,561 |
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 | $10 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,873 |
Advertising and promotion | $165 |
Office expenses | $52,199 |
Information technology | $7,314 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,588 |
Travel | $21,260 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,076 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $940 |
All other expenses | $1,294 |
Total functional expenses | $451,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $457,999 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $149,378 |
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 | $607,377 |
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 | $607,377 |
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 | $607,377 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Gold Star Mothers Inc has awarded $47,471 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Lawrenceburg, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,856 |
CHEERIODICALS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,615 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that American Gold Star Mothers Inc has recieved totaling $91,594.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Gold Star Home Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48,769 |
American Gold Star Home Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: GIVING GRACE FUND | $19,500 |
Westgate Resorts Foundation Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: DONATION TO OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,618 |
Tractor Supply Company Foundation Brentwood, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
Seby B Jones Family Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | $416,891,741 | $42,370,093 |
Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | $4,002,703 | $34,751,168 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | $160,427,961 | $29,210,374 |
Military Officers Association Of America Alexandria, VA | $184,530,638 | $38,032,797 |
Military Order Of The Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc Annandale, VA | $2,548,586 | $20,677,650 |
Air Force Aid Society Inc Arlington, VA | $262,482,165 | $46,086,376 |
The National Military Family Association Alexandria, VA | $8,448,648 | $9,411,080 |
Vietnam Veterans Of America Inc Silver Spring, MD | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 |
United Service Organizations Inc Fort Myer, VA | $0 | $2,240,114 |
Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | $17,818,262 | $7,455,788 |
U S Naval Sea Cadet Corps Arlington, VA | $6,985,927 | $8,234,482 |
Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation Inc Arlington, VA | $11,722,569 | $5,876,595 |