NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HONOR MISSION INC

EIN: 161527055 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WALDEN, NY

Total Revenue
$253,006
Total Expenses
$328,955
Total Assets
$1,540,914
Net Assets
$1,349,053
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
RICHARD D LAY
Phone
8455008857
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HONOR MISSION INC, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 83% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $329K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO HONOR THE RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION'S COMBAT WOUNDED THROUGH SPECIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ORGANIZATION RAISED FUNDS TO HONOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S AWARD FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL KILLED OR WOUNDED IN COMBAT OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION...

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THE ORGANIZATION RAISED FUNDS TO HONOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S AWARD FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL KILLED OR WOUNDED IN COMBAT OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES VIDEO ARCHIVES TRANSFORMING PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT STORIES FROM ANALOG TO USABLE VIDEO. THESE VIDEOS WILL BE SHARED WITH THE NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO BEEN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $241,512

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPLE HEART PATRIOT PROJECT PROVIDES AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO VISIT THE NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR, THE MUSEUM...

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPLE HEART PATRIOT PROJECT PROVIDES AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO VISIT THE NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR, THE MUSEUM DEDICATED AS A TRIBUTE TO THEIR SERVICE, AND OTHER HISTORIC SITES CONNECTED WITH THE PURPLE HEART. SPONSORED BY NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DONORS, EACH MISSION IS COMPRISED OF ONE PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT REPRESENTING THEIR FELLOW PURPLE HEART HEROES FROM EACH STATE. THESE POWERFUL VISITS PROVIDE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER RECIPIENTS AND EXPERIENCE THE APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL NATION COMMITTED TO ENSURING THEIR SACRIFICE IS REMEMBERED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,500

THE ORGANIZATION'S NATIONAL PURPLE HEART COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT'S PURPOSE WAS TO WORK WITH THE UNITED STATES MINT TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL COMMEMORATIVE COINS AND MAXIMIZE SURCHARGE REVENUES THAT WILL...

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THE ORGANIZATION'S NATIONAL PURPLE HEART COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT'S PURPOSE WAS TO WORK WITH THE UNITED STATES MINT TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL COMMEMORATIVE COINS AND MAXIMIZE SURCHARGE REVENUES THAT WILL ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION'S COMBAT WOUNDED THROUGH SPECIAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $249,741
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $19
Other Revenue $3,246
TOTAL REVENUE $253,006

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $60,000
Fundraising Expenses $13,177
Program Expenses $301,090
Other Expenses $268,955
TOTAL EXPENSES $328,955

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $253,006 $1,478,369 -0.8%
Expenses $328,955 $146,366 +1.2%
Net Income $-75,949 $1,332,003 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$60,000
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RUSSELL VERNON COLONELRETNYARNG EXECUTIVE DI 1.00
Officer
$60,000 $0 $60,000
RICHARD D LAY CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS D WEDDELL CPA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDIE MCCOY MEEKS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BUCHA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL CHARLES FARO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK GARTLAND ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLEN HELLER ESQ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KULISEK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW KOMONCHAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE J LYONS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MCVEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER M OLYMPIA JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL CLARINO VICE CHAIRMA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH JENNINGS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FELIX GARCIA III BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNIE RIVERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN KANNERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT T QUINN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYKAY MESSENGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SERGI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $253,006 $328,955 $1,540,914 $-75,949
2022 $1,478,369 $146,366 $1,515,376 $1,332,003
2021 $228,178 $245,167 $93,165 $-16,989
2020 $59,997 $144,687 $130,210 $-84,690
2018 $338,361 $18,263 $430,398 $320,098
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