Orange Heart Medal Foundation Inc is located in Springfield, TN. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orange Heart Medal 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL FOUNDATION IS TO BRING RECOGNITION TO VETERANS WHO WERE EXPOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WERE AFFECTED BY AGENT ORANGE DURING THEIR MILITARY SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES. OUR PRIMARY GOAL HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE TO EACH VETERAN OR THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSE THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL, FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE IN KENS WORDS, THE VETERAN HAS ALREADY PAID FOR IT. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE, ASSIST AND WORK WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND EVENTUALLY NATIONAL LEGISLATURES TO DRAFT AND PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL DECLARE DIOXIN, AGENT ORANGE, AS CHEMICAL WARFARE. THIS RECOGNITION WILL HELP EDUCATE AND ASSIST ALL VETERANS WITH PROOF OF EXPOSURE AND WILL ASSIST IN SECURING ADEQUATE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH SERVICE BENEFITS FOR AFFECTED VETERANS AS WELL AS THE VETERANS FUTURE GENERATIONS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THESE MEN AND WOMEN ANSWERED THE CALL TO DEFEND AND PROTECT OUR GREAT UNITED STATES AND LIKEWISE WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE AND DEFEND THEM. THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL FOUNDATIONS CURRENT FOCUS IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT MONUMENT TO MEMORIALIZE THE VETERANS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM. A LONG REACHING DREAM FOR OUR FOUNDATION IS TO BE ABLE TO HELP CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS BY ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. OUR UNWAVERING GOAL AND HOPE ARE TO ENSURE THAT ALL VIETNAM VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE RECOGNIZED AND THAT HISTORY NEVER FORGETS THE SACRIFICES THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN MADE SO THAT WE MIGHT REMAIN FREE.
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL FOUNDATION IS TO BRING RECOGNITION TO VETERANS WHO WERE EXPOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WERE AFFECTED BY AGENT ORANGE DURING THEIR MILITARY SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES. OUR PRIMARY GOAL HAS BEEN TO PROVIDE TO EACH VETERAN OR THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSE THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL, FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE IN KENS WORDS, THE VETERAN HAS ALREADY PAID FOR IT. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE, ASSIST AND WORK WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND EVENTUALLY NATIONAL LEGISLATURES TO DRAFT AND PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL DECLARE DIOXIN, AGENT ORANGE, AS CHEMICAL WARFARE. THIS RECOGNITION WILL HELP EDUCATE AND ASSIST ALL VETERANS WITH PROOF OF EXPOSURE AND WILL ASSIST IN SECURING ADEQUATE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH SERVICE BENEFITS FOR AFFECTED VETERANS AS WELL AS THE VETERANS FUTURE GENERATIONS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THESE MEN AND WOMEN ANSWERED THE CALL TO DEFEND AND PROTECT OUR GREAT UNITED STATES AND LIKEWISE WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE AND DEFEND THEM. THE ORANGE HEART MEDAL FOUNDATIONS CURRENT FOCUS IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT MONUMENT TO MEMORIALIZE THE VETERANS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM. A LONG REACHING DREAM FOR OUR FOUNDATION IS TO BE ABLE TO HELP CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS BY ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. OUR UNWAVERING GOAL AND HOPE ARE TO ENSURE THAT ALL VIETNAM VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE RECOGNIZED AND THAT HISTORY NEVER FORGETS THE SACRIFICES THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN MADE SO THAT WE MIGHT REMAIN FREE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kenneth E Gamble President | 0.15 | $0 | |
Joyce Gentry Secretary | 0.15 | $0 | |
Abigail Lemley Director | 0.15 | $0 | |
Caleb Fuqua Director | 0.15 | $0 | |
Douglas Quick Director | 0.15 | $0 | |
Mckinley Smart Director | 0.15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,627 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,621 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $4,261 |
Other expenses | $60,997 |
Total expenses | $67,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $50,152 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |