Operation Cigars For Warriors is located in Ocala, FL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (W19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Cigars For Warriors 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, Operation Cigars For Warriors generated $389.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.8%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PRIORITY IS COLLECTING THEN DISPERSING PREMIUM CIGARS AND ACCESSORIES TO U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING IN COMBAT ZONES. WE CONSIDER IT OUR MISSION TO HONOR, SHOW RESPECT AND THANK OUR BRAVE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE RISKING THEIR LIVES SO THAT WE BACK HOME MAY CONTINUE TO ENJOY THE FREEDOMS WE HAVE TODAY. IT IS BUT A SMALL GESTURE TO REASSURE OUR BELOVED SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN THAT WE APPRECIATE THEIR SERVICE AND THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES ON OUR BEHALF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED CIGARS TO SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN COMBAT ZONES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alaine Dibenedetto Director Of Support Experience | Officer | 36 | $14,700 |
Robert Allan Director Of Logistics | Officer | 30 | $13,700 |
Rendale Witcher Director Marketing | Officer | 20 | $12,700 |
Paul Hinman Executive Administrator/ec Supvr | Officer | 12 | $6,250 |
Storm Boen Chairman | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Trey Boring Vice Chairman | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $389,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $273,766 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $389,400 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $350 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $389,760 |
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. | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,143 |
Office expenses | $8,367 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $29,576 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $68,603 |
Total functional expenses | $272,452 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Operation Cigars For Warriors has recieved totaling $9,112.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $9,112 |
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