Form 990Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxOMB No. 1545-0047

2016

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Department of the Treasury▶ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.Open to Public

▶ Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.Inspection

Internal Revenue Service

AFor the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginningJanuary 1, 2016, and endingDecember 31, 20 16

BCheck if applicable:C Name of organization The Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA)D Employer identification number

Address changeDoing business as20-3940415

Name changeNumber and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)Room/suiteE Telephone number

Initial return525 Cave Hollow Rd.417-743-2508

Final return/terminatedCity or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code

Amended returnClever, MO. USA 65631G Gross receipts $23261

Application pendingF Name and address of principal officer:Diana Creed-Newton, TreasurerH(a) Is this a group return for subordinates?YesNo

525 Cave Hollow Rd. Clever, MO. 65631H(b) Are all subordinates included?YesNo

ITax-exempt status:501(c)(3)501(c) () ◀ (insert no.)4947(a)(1) or527If “No,” attach a list. (see instructions)

JWebsite: ▶ www.silverstarfamilies.orgH(c) Group exemption number ▶

KForm of organization:Corporation TrustAssociationOther ▶L Year of formation:2004M State of legal domicile:MO

Part ISummary

 

Revenue Activities & Governance

Expenses

 

1Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Honor, recognize, assist & advocate for combat

wounded, ill & injured Vets from all wars. Programs include, but not limited to: Hospitalized, Homeless, Hospice Vets and Families using SilverStarBanners & care packages mainly to all eligible Vets; free of charge for all that apply.

2Check this box ▶ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.

3Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . .37

4Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . .47

5Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . .5

6Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . .7a

bNet unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . .7b

Prior YearCurrent Year

8

Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . .

9Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . .

10Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . .

11Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . .

12Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)

13Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . . . . .

14Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)......

15Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)

16aProfessional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . .

bTotal fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ▶

17Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e) . . . . .

18Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) .

19Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . .

 

Balances

or

Assets20

Fund21

Net22

Part II

 

Total assets (Part X, line 16)................

Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) ................

Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20......

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Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

 

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Cat. No. 11282YForm 990 (2016)

 

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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1Briefly describe the organization’s mission:

 

2Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the

prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?...........................

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

3Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

  Yes No

  Yes No

 

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

4Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a(Code:) (Expenses $including grants of $) (Revenue $)

4b(Code:) (Expenses $including grants of $) (Revenue $)

4c(Code:) (Expenses $including grants of $) (Revenue $)

4dOther program services (Describe in Schedule O.)

(Expenses $including grants of $) (Revenue $)

4eTotal program service expenses ▶

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Part IVChecklist of Required Schedules

YesNo

1Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,”

complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

2Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . . .2

3Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to

candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

4Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)

election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II . . . . . . . . . . .4

5Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,

Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If

“Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

7Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,

the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II. . .7

8Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,”

complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

9Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or

debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

10Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted

endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V . .10

11If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is “Yes,” then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

aDid the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If “Yes,”

complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a

bDid the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . . .11b

cDid the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . . .11c

dDid the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets

reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11d

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X11e

fDid the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses

the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X .11f

12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete

Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12a

bWas the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If

“Yes,” and if the organization answered “No” to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional12b

13Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E . . . .13

14 aDid the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . .14a

bDid the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate

foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . .14b

15Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or

for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV . . . . . . . . . . .15

16Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other

assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV. . . . . . . .16

17Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on

Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) . . . . .17

18Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on

Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

19Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?

If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Part IVChecklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes No

20 aDid the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H . . . . . .

20a

bIf “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? .20b

21Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or

domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . .21

22Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on

Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III . . . . . . . . . . . .22

23Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated

employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

24aDid the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than

$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b

through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24a

bDid the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . .24b

cDid the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year

to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24c

dDid the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . .24d

25aSection 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit

transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . .25a

bIs the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?

If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25b

26Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or

disqualified persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

27Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,

substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled

entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . .27

28Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV . .28a

bA family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete

Schedule L, Part IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28b

cAn entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)

was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV . . .28c

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M29

30Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified

conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

31Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,

Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

32Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,”

complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

33Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations

sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I . . . . . . . . . . .33

34Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III,

or IV, and Part V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . . . . .35a

bIf “Yes” to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a

controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . .35b

36Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable

related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

37Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R,

Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

38Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and

19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O.38

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Part VStatements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes No

1a

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . .1a

bEnter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . .1b

cDid the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and

reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1c

2aEnter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax2a

Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return

b2b

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? .

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) . .

3aDid the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . .3a

bIf “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O . .3b

4aAt any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority

over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial

account)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4a

bIf “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: ▶

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

5aWas the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . .5a

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?5b

cIf “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5c

6aDoes the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the6a

organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . . . .

bIf “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6b

7Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

aDid the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods

and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7a

b If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . .7b

cDid the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was

required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7c

dIf “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . .7d

e7e

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

fDid the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? .7f

gIf the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?7g

hIf the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?7h

8Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the

sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . .8

9Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

aDid the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . .9a

bDid the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . .9b

10Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

aInitiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . .10a

bGross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities .10b

11Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

aGross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11a

bGross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources

against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11b

12aSection 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?12a

bIf “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . .12b

13Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

aIs the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . . . . . . . . 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

bEnter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which

the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans. . . . . . . . . .13b

cEnter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13c

14aDid the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? .. . . . .14a

bIf “Yes,” has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O .14b

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Part VIGovernance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No”

response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI.............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

YesNo

1a1a

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . .

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or

if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar

committee, explain in Schedule O.

bEnter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .1b

2Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a businessrelationship with

any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

3Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct

supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .3

4Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?4

5Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .5

6Did the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

7aDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint

one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7a

bAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,

stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7b

8Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during

the year by the following:

aThe governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a

bEach committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . .8b

9Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at

the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O . . . . .9

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

YesNo

10aDid the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10a

b If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,

affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?10b

11aHas the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?11a

b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.

12aDid the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13 . . . . . . . .12a

bWere officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?12b

cDid the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,”

describe in Schedule O how this was done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12c

13Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

14Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . . . . . . .14

15Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by

independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

aThe organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . .15a

bOther officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15b

If “Yes” to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16aDid the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement

with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16a

b If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its

participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the

organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16b

Section C. Disclosure

17List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ▶

18Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own websiteAnother’s websiteUpon requestOther (explain in Schedule O)

19Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

20State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: ▶

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Part VIICompensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII .............

Section A.Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

•List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

•List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of “key employee.”

•List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

•List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

•List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(C)

(A)(B)Position(D)(E)(F)

(do not check more than one

Name and TitleAverageReportableReportableEstimated

box, unless person is both an

hours perofficer and a director/trustee)compensationcompensation fromamount of

week (list anyfromrelatedother

directorortrusteeIndividualtrusteeInstitutionalOfficeremployeeKeyemployeecompensatedHighestFormer

hours fortheorganizationscompensation

relatedorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)from the

organizations(W-2/1099-MISC)organization

below dottedand related

line)organizations

(1)Kathleen Landess15

National President000

(2)Margaret Harich15

National Vice President000

(3)Diana Creed-Newton30

National Secretary/Treasurer000

(4)Steven Newton20

CEO & Founder000

(5)Jeremy Amick20

National PAO000

(6)Darlene Harrington10

National Historian000

(7)Ron Kukal10

National Chaplain000

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

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Part VIISection A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(C)

(A)(B)Position(D)(E)(F)

(do not check more than one

Name and titleAverageReportableReportableEstimated

box, unless person is both an

hours perofficer and a director/trustee)compensationcompensation fromamount of

week (list anyfromrelatedother

directorortrusteeIndividualtrusteeInstitutionalOfficeremployeeKeyemployeecompensatedHighestFormer

hours fortheorganizationscompensation

relatedorganization(W-2/1099-MISC)from the

organizations(W-2/1099-MISC)organization

below dottedand related

line)organizations

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(25)

1bSub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .▶

c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A. . . . .▶

dTotal (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .▶

2Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ▶

 

3Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated

employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual............

4For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such

individual .................................

5Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual

for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person......

 

YesNo

3

4

5

 

Section B. Independent Contractors

1Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.

(A)(B)(C)

Name and business addressDescription of servicesCompensation

2Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization ▶

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Part VIIIStatement of Revenue

 

Amounts Grants

Other Revenue

 

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)(B)(C)(D)

Total revenueRelated orUnrelatedRevenue

exemptbusinessexcluded from tax

functionrevenueunder sections

revenue512-514

1aFederated campaigns . . .1a

bMembership dues . . . .1b

cFundraising events . . . .1c

dRelated organizations . . .1d

eGovernment grants (contributions)1e

fAll other contributions, gifts, grants,

and similar amounts not included above 1f23261

g

Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $

hTotal. Add lines 1a–1f . . . . . .. . . ▶23261

Business Code

2a

b

c

d

e

fAll other program service revenue .

gTotal. Add lines 2a–2f . . . .

. . . . . ▶0

3Investment income (including dividends, interest,

and other similar amounts) . .. . . . . ▶0

4Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ▶0

5Royalties . . . . . . . ... . . . ▶0

(i) Real(ii) Personal

6aGross rents . .

00

bLess: rental expenses

cRental income or (loss)

dNet rental income or (loss) . ... . . . ▶

7aGross amount from sales of(i) Securities(ii) Other

assets other than inventory

bLess: cost or other basis and sales expenses .

cGain or (loss) . .00

dNet gain or (loss) . . . . . .. . ..▶

8aGross income from fundraising

events (not including $

of contributions reported on line 1c).

See Part IV, line 18 . . . . .a

bLess: direct expenses . . . .b

cNet income or (loss) from fundraising events.▶

9aGross income from gaming activities.

See Part IV, line 19 . . . . .a0

bLess: direct expenses . . . .b0

cNet income or (loss) from gaming activities . . ▶

10a Gross sales of inventory, less

returns and allowances . . .a0

b Less: cost of goods sold . . .b0

cNet income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . ▶

Miscellaneous RevenueBusiness Code

11aPRO FORMA PURPOSES ONLY

b

c

dAll other revenue . . . . .0

eTotal. Add lines 11a–11d . . ......▶

12Total revenue. See instructions......▶23261

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Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX.............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b,(A)(B)(C)(D)

8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.Total expensesProgram serviceManagement andFundraising

expensesgeneral expensesexpenses

1Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations

and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 . .00

2Grants and other assistance to domestic

individuals. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . .00

3Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign

individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . .00

4Benefits paid to or for members . . . .00

5Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees . . . . .0000

6Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and

persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . .0000

7 Other salaries and wages . . . . . .0000

8Pension plan accruals and contributions (include

section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)0000

9Other employee benefits . . . . . . .0000

10Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . .0000

11Fees for services (non-employees):

aManagement . . . . . . . . . .0000

bLegal . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000

cAccounting . . . . . . . . . . .0000

dLobbying . . . . . . . . . . . .0000

eProfessional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 1700

fInvestment management fees . . . . .0000

gOther. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column

(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.) . .

12Advertising and promotion . . . . . .

15000150

13Office expenses . . . . . . . . .940940

14Information technology . . . . . . .228021001800

15Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . .0000

16Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . .0000

17Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . .0000

18Payments of travel or entertainment expenses

for any federal, state, or local public officials0000

19Conferences, conventions, and meetings .0000

20Interest . . . . . . . . . . . .0000

21Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . .0000

22Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .0000

23Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . .260200060

24Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column

(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)

aPrimary/Secondary Programs

bSilverStarServiceBanners/Flags4200420000

cPacking/Postage Program Fees1063106300

d Care Packages/Certifcates/Misc Program Fees70070000

eAll other expenses

25Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e87478263274210

26Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and

fundraising solicitation. Check here ▶if

following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) . . . .

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Part XBalance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X.............

 

Assets

Liabilities

Net Assets or Fund Balances

 

(A)(B)

Beginning of yearEnd of year

1Cash—non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

2Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . .2

3Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . .3

4Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

5Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,

trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.

Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section

4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and

sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary

organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . .6

7Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

8Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

9Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . .9

10aLand, buildings, and equipment: cost or

other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D10a

bLess: accumulated depreciation . . . .10b10c

11Investments—publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . .11

12Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . .12

13Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . .13

14Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

15Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

16Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . .16

17Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . .17

18Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

19Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

20Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

21Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D .21

22Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,

trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and

disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . .22

23Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . .23

24Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . .24

25Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third

parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X

of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

26Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 . . . . . . . . . .26

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ▶and

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

27Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

28Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

29Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ▶and

complete lines 30 through 34.

30Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . .30

31Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . .31

32Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds .32

33Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

34Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . .34

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Part XIReconciliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

2Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

3Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

4Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . . .4

5Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

7Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

8Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

9Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . .9

10Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line

33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Part XIIFinancial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

YesNo

1Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:CashAccrualOther

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked“Other,” explain in

Schedule O.

2aWere the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . .2a

If “Yes,” check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or

reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basisConsolidated basisBoth consolidated and separate basis

bWere the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . . . . . . .2b

If “Yes,” check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a

separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basisConsolidated basisBoth consolidated and separate basis

cIf “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight

of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?2c

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in

Schedule O.

3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo anaudit or audits as set forth in

the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .3a

bIf “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the

required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.3b

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