Pipe Hitter Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $559.8k
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2857286
Organization Overview
Pipe Hitter Foundation Inc is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pipe Hitter Foundation 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 12/2021, Pipe Hitter Foundation Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 496.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PIPE HITTER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO DEFENDING THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM - THE SAME RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS THEY RISK THEIR LIVES TO UPHOLD. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION PHF HAS THE FOLLOWING BROAD GOALS:FINANCIAL SUPPOPRT AND LEGAL DEFENSE. PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES TO UNIFORMED PERSONNEL WHO NEED IT.ADVOCACY. ADVOCATE GENERALLY FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS AND FOR A MILITARY AND CIVILIAN JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT RESPECTS THEIR RIGHTS, ENHANCE COMMUNICATIONS AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.PUBLIC AFFAIRS. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUNT THE SACRIFICIES MADE BY SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS AND PROVIDE A VOICE FOR THOSE WHO SERVE TO GENERATE PUBLIC SUPPORT AND AWARENESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHELLER PROJECT. IN AUGUST, 2020, LT. COLONEL STUART SCHELLER ISSUED PUBLIC COMMENTS AND CRITICISM OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY REGARDING THE WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN AND THE DEATHS OF THIRTEEN SERVICEMEN. AS A RESULT, COLONEL SCHELLER WAS ARRESTED AND ULTIMATELY PLED GUILTY TO VIOLATING SEVERAL ARTICLES OF THE UCMJ IN A SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL AND WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY ENDING AN OTHERWISE REMARKABLE CAREER. FUNDS WERE PROVIDED SCHELLER AND HIS FAMILY TO COVER EXTRAORDINARY LIVING COSTS INCURRED DURING THE PERIOD OF HIS ARREST AND TRIAL. FUNDS WERE ALSO PROVIDED FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
THE BLACKWATER FOUR PROJECT. FOUR MILITARY VETERANS SLOUGH, SLATTEN, LIBERTY AND HEARD, CONTRACTORS FOR THE BLACKWATER SECURITY COMPANY WERE ARRESTED, PROSECUTED, TRIED AND FOUND GUILTY OF WRONGDOING IN THE NISOUR SQUARE MASSACRE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2007. THE FOUR INDIVIDUALS WERE GRANTED FULL PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS ON DECEMBER 20, 2020. FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO THESE INDIVIDUALS TO REIMBURSE THEM FOR EXTRAORDINARY COSTS INCURRED DURING THEIR PERIODS OF INCARCERATION AND FOR LEGAL DEFENSE COSTS.
MATTHEW DAGES PROJECT. MATTHEW DAGES, A FORMER LA MESA, CA POLICE OFFICER WAS ACCUSED OF LYING REGARDING THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF AN ARREST HE MADE ON MAY 27, 2020. DESPITE BEING CLEARED OF ALL CRIMINAL CHARGES INCLUDING WRONGFUL USE-OF-FORCE, DAGES STILL FACES UNCERTAINTY REGARDING LIABILITY FOR VIOLENCE OCCURING IN THE CITY FOLLOWING THE ARREST INCIDENT. FUNDS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR EXTRAORDINARY COSTS INCURRED BY DAGES INCLUDING LEGAL FEES NOT COVERED BY THE POLICE UNION.
GENERAL SUPPORT OF OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND WELFARE OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Gallagher Director / President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Joni Marquez Director / Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Gallagher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carl Higbie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Gallagher Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Tommy Marquez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $3,300,904 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,300,904 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $167 |
| 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 | $3,304,312 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $771,455 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,946,014 |
| 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 | $17,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,189 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,800 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,572 |
| Office expenses | $340 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $1,550 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,774,549 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $551,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $3,241 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,597 |
| 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 | $559,809 |
| 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 | $511,165 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,644 |
| 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 | $559,809 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pipe Hitter Foundation Inc has awarded $761,255 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WARD AND SMITH PA PURPOSE: Legal services for defense of Scheller | $685,255 |
PALATORE LEGAL PURPOSE: Legal services for defense of Scheller | $30,000 |
JAY SULLIVAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PURPOSE: Legal services for defense of Scheller | $30,000 |
THE KERIK GROUP PURPOSE: Legal services for defense of Scheller | $10,000 |
VOUGHT STRATEGIES PURPOSE: Media relations consultant - Scheller | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Pipe Hitter Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $9,925.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $9,800 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $25 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Legal Services Of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | $10,311,104 | $7,282,318 |
Middle District Of Alabama Federal Defender Program Inc Montgomery, AL | $721,661 | $6,413,888 |
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc Jacksonville, FL | $4,666,272 | $6,853,537 |
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,717,313 | $6,971,906 |