Operation Usa
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-3504080
Organization Overview
Operation Usa is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Operation USA employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation USA 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 06/2021, Operation USA generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Operation USA has awarded 160 individual grants totaling $8,950,327. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT HELPS COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE THE EFFECTS OF DISASTERS, DISEASE AND ENDEMIC POVERTY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY PROVIDING PRIVATELY-FUNDED RELIEF, RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AID. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES IN MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL NGO'S, UN AND GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES AND OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS. EACH PARTNER AGENCY RECEIVES A LIST OF AVAILABLE SUPPLIES AND EVALUATES THEM IN RELATION TO LOCAL NEEDS. THEN THE SUPPLIES ARE PACKED AND SHIPPED BY AIR, SEA AND LAND TO WHERE THE GREATEST NEED EXISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES INCLUDING FACE MASKS, GOWNS, GLOVES AND HAND SANITIZERS; MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, HYGIENE ITEMS AND OTHER RELIEF SUPPLIES AS WELL AS CASH GRANTS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS INCLUDING HURRICANES AND WILDFIRES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEPLOYED INTERNATIONAL RELIEF SHIPMENTS TO LEBANON AND MOZAMBIQUE. SHIPMENTS OF MATERIAL GOODS AS WELL AS CASH GRANTS DELIVERED BY OPUSA ARE RECEIVED BY PRE-VETTED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FACILITATE DISTRIBUTION IN LINE WITH OPERATION USA'S MISSION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORT ONGOING LONG-TERM RECOVERY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO. ONGOING DOMESTIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH CLINICS, PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, IN NEW ORLEANS AND ON NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY DISASTER SUPPLY CACHE AT A WAREHOUSE IN THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES. ONLINE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS.
THE ORGANIZATION WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES INCLUDING FACE MASKS, GOWNS, GLOVES AND HAND SANITIZERS; MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, HYGIENE ITEMS AND OTHER RELIEF SUPPLIES AS WELL AS CASH GRANTS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS INCLUDING HURRICANES AND WILDFIRES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DEPLOYED INTERNATIONAL RELIEF SHIPMENTS TO LEBANON AND MOZAMBIQUE. SHIPMENTS OF MATERIAL GOODS AS WELL AS CASH GRANTS DELIVERED BY OPUSA ARE RECEIVED BY PRE-VETTED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FACILITATE DISTRIBUTION IN LINE WITH OPERATION USA'S MISSION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORT ONGOING LONG-TERM RECOVERY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO. ONGOING DOMESTIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH CLINICS, PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, IN NEW ORLEANS AND ON NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY DISASTER SUPPLY CACHE AT A WAREHOUSE IN THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES. ONLINE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Walden President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $176,486 |
Mike Mahdesian Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Maria Mohiuddin Verjee Managing Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Drew Hagen Managing Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Allen Managing Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Johnathan Estrin Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $75,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,669,478 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,508,097 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,745,178 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $827 |
| 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 | $5,746,005 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,538,627 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $567,616 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,523 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,105 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $332,797 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,136 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,233 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,676 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,276 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,133 |
| Office expenses | $13,444 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $84,731 |
| Travel | $2,746 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,331 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $32,996 |
| All other expenses | $70,387 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,789,979 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,669,815 |
| 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 | $5,094,802 |
| 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 | $6,900 |
| Total assets | $6,771,517 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,395 |
| 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 | $27,395 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,233,891 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,510,231 |
| 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 | $6,771,517 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Usa has awarded $4,924,834 in support to 68 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EL SALVADOR FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $361,067 |
EL SALVADOR FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $361,067 |
EL PICHE PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $255,000 |
EL PICHE PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $255,000 |
CITY OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $250,000 |
CITY OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES | $250,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Operation Usa has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert And Kerry Morris Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: COVID-19 RELIEF FUND | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mission Without Borders International Camarillo, CA | $12,905,795 | $20,022,100 |
Assist International Inc Ripon, CA | $15,283,547 | $16,657,420 |
Maranatha Volunteers International Inc Roseville, CA | $22,832,161 | $24,229,076 |
Alliance For Medical Outreach And Relief Fresno, CA | $15,431,819 | $11,809,946 |
Iris Global Redding, CA | $6,251,509 | $13,219,595 |
Behring Global Educational Foundation Danville, CA | $225,486,118 | $12,863,733 |
Far Reaching Ministries Murrieta, CA | $21,362,367 | $12,281,756 |
Good Neighbors Usa Tustin, CA | $3,226,157 | $7,785,780 |
Ywam Ships Orange County Kailua Kona, HI | $1,414,962 | $7,142,839 |
Guara Bi Inc Las Vegas, NV | $2,785,131 | $6,283,964 |
Operation Usa Los Angeles, CA | $6,771,517 | $5,746,005 |
Onesky Berkeley, CA | $3,976,088 | $6,959,503 |