Gold Star Teen Adventures is located in Fayetteville, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gold Star Teen Adventures employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gold Star Teen Adventures 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, Gold Star Teen Adventures generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $642.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR THE SURVIVING YOUTH OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GOLD STAR TEEN ADVENTURES PROVIDES UNIQUE YEAR ROUND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR THE SURVIVING YOUTH OF THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HEALING, MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND UNIQUE AND CHALLENGING ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH OF ALL BRANCHES OF MILITARY SERVICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER DESIGNATED FIRST RESPONDERS, AND DESIGNATED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Trina Solheim Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $61,000 |
Jessica Mccloskey Administrative Coordinator | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,000 |
Francis Beaudette Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Love Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kent Solheim Founder And Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Rona Wenik Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $147,693 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,410 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $946,868 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $140,300 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,114,971 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,041 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$525 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$32,242 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $74,399 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,161,644 |
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. | $91,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,550 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,810 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,666 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,304 |
Office expenses | $14,481 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,950 |
Travel | $248,841 |
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 | $2,596 |
Insurance | $8,602 |
All other expenses | $87,824 |
Total functional expenses | $642,281 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,116,631 |
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 | $5,850 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,714 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $20,473 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $450 |
Total assets | $1,145,118 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,700 |
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 | $10,700 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $935,418 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,000 |
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 | $1,145,118 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Gold Star Teen Adventures has recieved totaling $628,262.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: DAF Grant | $300,000 |
Anrak Charitable Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $162,000 |
Special Forces Charitable Trust Southern Pines, NC PURPOSE: FAMILY ASSISTANCE | $51,243 |
Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc Tr Ua 06091986 Smyrna, GA PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $39,000 |
Grunt Style Foundation San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $28,139 |
Perles Family Foundation Inc Th Ave Fl New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
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