Gary Sinise Foundation
- Assets
- $79.7m
- Revenue
- $58.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 10/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0587086
Organization Overview
Gary Sinise Foundation is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gary Sinise Foundation employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gary Sinise 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 12/2021, Gary Sinise Foundation generated $58.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $36.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 7 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, Gary Sinise Foundation has awarded 452 individual grants totaling $24,082,669. 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
AT THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, WE SERVE OUR NATION BY HONORING OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED. WE DO THIS BY CREATING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RELIEF AND RESILIENCY OUTREACH SUPPORTS OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS, WOUNDED/ILL/INJURED VETERANS, THEIR LOVED ONES AND FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES AS THEY COPE WITH TRAUMA AND LOSS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED OVER 287 GRANTS TO THESE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR TIME OF URGENT NEED. THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION HOSTED 56 PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM SEVEN-DAY RETREAT, INTRODUCING POST 9/11 INJURED HEROES WITH VETERANS FROM THE VIETNAM AND KOREAN WARS. IN 2021 THE FOUNDATION HOSTED 2,850 FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES AT THE VIRTUAL ANNUAL SNOWBALL EVENT AND 4,236 ATTENDEES AT SMALLER VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS TO ENGAGE THE FAMILIES ALL YEAR LONG.
THROUGH OUR R.I.S.E (RESTORING INDEPENDENCE, SUPPORTING EMPOWERMENT) PROGRAM WE'RE CONSTRUCTING ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIALLY ADAPTED SMART HOMES FOR OUR NATION'S MOST SEVERELY WOUNDED VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THIS INITIATIVE SUPPORTS OUR NATION'S WOUNDED HEROES, MANY WHO SUFFER FROM AMPUTATIONS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES (TBI), BURNS, AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS. THESE 100% MORTGAGE-FREE HOMES EASE THE DAILY CHALLENGES FACED BY THESE HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO SACRIFICE ALONGSIDE THEM. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION COMPLETED 7 SPECIALLY ADAPTED SMART HOMES FOR WOUNDED HEROES. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION HAD COMPLETED 75 HOMES FOR OUR INJURED HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES SINCE INCEPTION. IN ADDITION, THROUGH THE GSF R.I.S.E. PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION ASSISTED WITH 7 ADAPTED VEHICLES, 16 MOBILITY DEVICES, AND 19 HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR AMERICA'S INJURED, WOUNDED, ILL/AGING DEFENDERS.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PIVOTED IN 2021 TO BRING JOY & RELIEF TO SO MANY ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN 2021, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 289 CARE PACKAGES TO WWII VETERANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE PROGRAM ALSO DOCUMENTED 48 ORAL HISTORY STORIES FROM WWII VETERANS AND BY SPONSORING A HISTORIAN FROM THE MUSEUM GSF HAS HELPED WITH THE PROJECT TO DEVELOP AN AI PROFILE FOR INTERVIEWS SO THAT GUESTS CAN ALMOST ASK ANY QUESTION THEY'D LIKE TO ASK AND GET A RESPONSE. 209,485 ACTIVE DUTY, VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS WERE SERVED HEARTY, CLASSIC AMERICAN MEALS AS PART OF OUR SERVING HEROES PROGRAM. THESE MEALS ARE A MESSAGE FROM GRATEFUL AMERICANS WHO APPRECIATE THEIR SERVICE AND ARE A REMINDER THAT THEIR SACRIFICES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. THE FOUNDATION HAS ENROLLED 31 AMBASSADORS TO REPRESENT ITS MISSION THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE ROSTER OF SPEAKERS INCLUDES PHILANTHROPIC CELEBRITIES, SEVERELY INJURED VETERANS, AND CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. THE AMBASSADOR COUNCIL INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND REMINDS COMMUNITIES TO NOT ONLY RECOGNIZE THEIR LOCAL VETERANS, BUT TO REMEMBER THE SACRIFICES MADE BY ALL OF AMERICA'S DEFENDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Fields Chief Ops. Officer (until 07/2021) | Officer | 40 | $246,292 |
Michael R Thirtle CEO (from 07/2021) | Officer | 40 | $215,075 |
James Ravella VP Of Programs | Officer | 40 | $166,717 |
Robin Rand CEO (until 07/2021) | Officer | 40 | $155,729 |
Cristin K Bartter Chief Of Staff / VP Marketing | 40 | $148,735 | |
Gilbert M Bosworth Dir Of Chairman Operations | 40 | $122,899 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Singerlewak Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $329,564 |
Seyfarth Shaw Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $285,506 |
Earthbound Digital It Consulting | 12/30/21 | $198,012 |
Craig Peterson Background Check/investigation | 12/30/21 | $104,965 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $90,364 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,671,218 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,303,394 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,761,582 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $819,520 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,402,644 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $86,393 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,070,139 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,209,116 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,756,138 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,028,771 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,990 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,127,868 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,034 |
| Other employee benefits | $285,330 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,265 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $459,649 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $434,965 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $105,994 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,572,047 |
| Advertising and promotion | $312,890 |
| Office expenses | $772,556 |
| Information technology | $1,069,718 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $585,408 |
| Travel | $667,057 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,472 |
| Interest | $39,013 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $496,788 |
| Insurance | $72,268 |
| All other expenses | $459,087 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,643,851 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,240,414 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,036,851 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,641,382 |
| 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 | $307,453 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $357,064 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,548,435 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $43,536,326 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $47,255 |
| Total assets | $79,715,180 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $864,307 |
| 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 | $158,113 |
| Total liabilities | $1,022,420 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,796,633 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,896,127 |
| 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 | $79,715,180 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gary Sinise Foundation has awarded $8,094,604 in support to 138 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bluemont, VA PURPOSE: MENTAL WELLNESS INITIATIVE SUPPORT | $4,000,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND WELLNESS SERVICES | $300,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $250,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT | $250,000 |
Verona, NJ PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANT | $100,000 |
BEST DEFENSE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANT | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 70 grants that Gary Sinise Foundation has recieved totaling $6,523,301.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Thdf Ii Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: To assist local charities | $1,030,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $901,153 |
Car Donation Foundation St Louis Park, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $629,054 |
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY PURPOSE: Rehabilitation/ Therapeutic | $500,000 |
Woodmen Of The World Life Insurance Society Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $357,774 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,740,640 |
| Earnings | $2,043,566 |
| Admin Expense | $61,497 |
| Ending Balance | $16,722,709 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ninth District Opportunity Inc Gainesville, GA | $20,597,568 | $53,356,026 |
Nema Foundation Inc Tallulah Falls, GA | $40,863,488 | $61,480,995 |
Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | $79,715,180 | $58,070,139 |
Veterans United Foundation Columbia, MO | $54,107,159 | $30,165,811 |
Jefferson Scholars Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $761,742,846 | $36,629,374 |
The Pauley Family Foundation Richmond, VA | $2,022,061,315 | $1,899,350,410 |
College Foundation Of The University Of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | $252,362,262 | $51,045,128 |
Philanthropic Impact Foundation Nashville, TN | $919,847 | $18,241,201 |
University Of Louisville Real Estate Foundation Louisville, KY | $156,388,720 | $20,770,834 |
Stifel Charitable Inc St Louis, MO | $132,307,100 | $94,589,551 |
Aston Park Health Care Center Inc Asheville, NC | $17,105,214 | $12,530,764 |
James Family Charitable Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $171,150,056 | $16,638,935 |