Joe Foss Institute

Organization Overview

Joe Foss Institute is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 11/2019, Joe Foss Institute employed 3 individuals. Joe Foss Institute 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 11/2019, Joe Foss Institute generated $150.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 11/2019. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE JOE FOSS INSTITUTE IS TO TEACH YOUNG AMERICANS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AND PREPARE THEM FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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JFI, RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS CREATED IN 2001 BY THE LATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JOE FOSS TO WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS ACROSS AMERICA BY EDUCATING, INSPIRING AND PREPARING OUR YOUTH TO BECOME INFORMED AND ENGAGED CITIZENS. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF OUR COUNTRY. WE SEND VETERANS, WHO PERSONIFY THE TIME-HONORED PATRIOTIC IDEAS OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE ON OUR NATION'S BEHALF, INTO CLASSROOMS NATIONWIDE. OUR VOLUNTEERS TALK ABOUT THEIR MILITARY SERVICE, GOOD CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AMERICA'S UNIQUE AND CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED FREEDOMS, AND THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSHIP. JFI PROVIDES FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING A CLASSROOM-SIZE AMERICAN FLAG AND POSTER-SIZED COPIES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. THIS YEAR WE BEGAN DISTRIBUTING POCKET CONSTITUTIONS FOR EACH STUDENT AND A HAND HELD FLAG WHEN AGE APPROPRIATE. WE ALSO OFFER FREE LESSON PLANS AND VIDEOS, WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES, THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE (OUR "YOU ARE AMERICA" SERIES). JFI AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ITS ESSAY AND VIDEO CONTESTS. JFI ATTENDS EDUCATOR AND VETERAN CONFERENCES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO SPREAD THE WORD OF OUR WORK, AND HOSTS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL STARS IN SERVICE EVENTS TO INTRODUCE AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS IN NEW AREAS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lucian Spataro
Director
$168,540
John Christian
Director/tre
$0
Donna Foss
Chairman Eme
$0
Karrin Taylor
Director/cha
$0
Robert Turpin
Director/sec
$0
Brian Wilder
Vice Chairma
$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$3,869
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,869
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $20,860
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $115,313
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $150,545

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Joe Foss Institute has awarded $354,551 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$274,551

CIVICS PROFICENCY INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$80,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Joe Foss Institute has recieved totaling $5,093.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Unrestricted

$5,093
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