Operation Usa
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- 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 06/2023, 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 06/2023, Operation USA generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 8 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 151 individual grants totaling $23,502,997. 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
2023
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 (INCLUDING IN AREAS OF NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, CAMBODIA, EL SALVADOR, TURKEY AND SYRIA).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY CASH GRANTS AND DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES INCLUDING MASKS, PPE, GLOVES AND HAND SANITIZERS; CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PRODUCTS; HYGIENE SUPPLIES; BLANKETS; AND CLOTHING, SHOES AND OTHER RELIEF ITEMS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES DURING ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC RECOVERY AND IN RESPONSE TO MAJOR DISASTERS INCLUDING HURRICANES, FLOODS AND WILDFIRES. OPERATION USA ALSO DISTRIBUTED EMERGENCY CASH GRANTS AND SHIPPED MATERIAL AID INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES, HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, RELIEF ITEMS AND SHELTER KITS TO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN UKRAINE TO AID IN ONGOING WAR RELIEF, AND DELIVERED CASH GRANTS TO SRI LANKA TO AID IN LONG-TERM WAR RECOVERY. ALL GOODS AND GRANTS DELIVERED BY OPERATION USA ARE RECEIVED BY PRE-VETTED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FACILITATE DISTRIBUTION IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORT ONGOING LONG-TERM RECOVERY, RESILIENCY BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES. ONGOING DOMESTIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING MATERIALS TO PARTNERS ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED COVID-19 RECOVERY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY DISASTER SUPPLY CACHE. BOTH INTERNATIONALLY AND DOMESTICALLY, OPERATION USA CONTINUES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS FOLLOWING MAJOR DISASTERS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Walden President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $192,063 |
Mike Mahdesian Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Mohiuddin Verjee Managing Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Allen Managing Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Drew Hagen Managing Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Johnson Managing Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $6,730,184 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,366,725 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,730,184 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $21,327 |
| 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 | $6,751,511 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,503,692 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $610,505 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,063 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,603 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $339,308 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,681 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,278 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,284 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,961 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,093 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,476 |
| Office expenses | $13,489 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $97,238 |
| Travel | $34,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,374 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $33,986 |
| All other expenses | $60,901 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,349,669 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,197,549 |
| 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 | $624,371 |
| 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 | $113,802 |
| Total assets | $2,935,722 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,285 |
| 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 | $108,161 |
| Total liabilities | $140,446 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,488,425 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,306,851 |
| 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 | $2,935,722 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Usa has awarded $8,495,239 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
POR UN SAN LORENZO MEJOR PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH/SUPPORT | $77,500 |
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT PURPOSE: POST FLOOD RELIEF | $10,000 |
BROOK OF HOPE PURPOSE: RUSSIAN INVASION CIVILIAN SUPPORT | $360,000 |
CAMBODIA HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1,164,547 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SANTA ROSA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH | $6,705 |
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH | $10,058 |