Gary Sinise Foundation

Serving Honor and Need

Nashville, TN | www.garysinisefoundation.org

Mission

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation’s defenders, to include our most severely wounded heroes, veterans of every conflict, first responders who run into danger within our communities, active duty service members, their families, and the families of our fallen heroes. We do this by supporting them in often their darkest times of need. Our unique programs are designed to help, entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities across the nation.

Ruling year info

2010

Executive Director

Donna Palmer

Main address

P.O. Box 40726

Nashville, TN 37204 USA

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EIN

80-0587086

Subject area info

Special population support

Population served info

Families

Military personnel

Veterans

Emergency responders

NTEE code info

Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The experiences of war leave an indelible impact on our servicemen and women. As they return to civilian life, the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges they face are often difficult. As citizens, supporting the heroes who defend our nation is a responsibility we can all share. We are all beneficiaries of the freedom and security they fight to protect.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment)

The simple tasks of everyday life -- climbing stairs, reaching a high shelf, getting in and out of the bathroom -- are easy to take for granted. Because these tasks are done without a second thought, it’s impossible to imagine an inability to perform them. But that’s often the reality for our severely wounded heroes, where basic tasks are impossible obstacles and the enduring ambition of rehabilitation is to achieve a semblance of normalcy.

Under its R.I.S.E. program, the Gary Sinise Foundation is building specially adapted smart homes mortgage free for our nation’s most severely wounded veterans and first responders. We are constructing these one-of-a-kind homes all across the country, each for a wounded hero, their caregivers, and families.

Atop the emotional and physical stresses are the financial burdens. Most military families lack the means to update their homes and equipment to fit their individual needs. Through R.I.S.E. the Gary Sinise Foundation also provides adapted vehicles, mobility devices, and home modifications to injured, wounded, ill and/or aging heroes from all military conflicts.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band

Honor. Gratitude. Rock and Roll. That's the mission of every Lt. Dan Band concert. There's something for everyone as the twelve-member group covers hits from Stevie Wonder to Kelly Clarkson, Adele to the Zac Brown Band and everything in between. Whether boosting morale on military bases at home and abroad, raising awareness at benefit concerts across the country, or headlining our own Invincible Spirit Festivals, the band entertains, educates, inspires and builds communities with its explosive live show everywhere it goes.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Relief & Resiliency Outreach

Life can change in an instant, especially for our nation's defenders and their families. That's why the Gary Sinise Foundation Relief & Resiliency Outreach program was established to provide complete support to those recovering from trauma and loss during times of urgent need. We're also helping heal their emotional wounds by hosting exciting events and activities for those enduring similar struggles. By building a community of strong friendships and forming joyful, lasting memories, they can find new hopes for the future together.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Invincible Spirit Festivals

The heroic spirit displayed by our wounded servicemen and women throughout the rigors of rehabilitation is an inspiration. To show our gratitude for their sacrifices, we designed our Invincible Spirit Festivals to celebrate not only the courage of our wounded heroes, but of their families and caregivers as well. Each day-long festival brings a live Lt. Dan Band concert, a fair-like atmosphere for children, and a delicious meal prepared by Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine to one of our nation's military medical hospitals.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Serving Heroes

Nothing offers an opportunity to bond and give thanks quite like breaking bread together. That's why we're showing gratitude to our nation's defenders by serving them hearty, classic American meals during their layovers at the Los Angeles International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Arts & Entertainment Outreach

As a co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Gary helped establish their Veteran's Night program, a tradition that continues nearly thirty years later. In order to combine his long-standing love of the arts with his quest to serve our nation’s defenders, Gary has brought Veteran’s Night to Gary Sinise Foundation by creating our Arts & Entertainment Outreach program.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Gary Sinise Foundation Ambassadors Council

Our Ambassadors Council represents the Gary Sinise Foundation's mission and purpose through speaking engagements, public appearances, and leadership opportunities around the world. Each member is individually selected by our founder for their exceptional character and patriotism. As spokespersons on behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation, they proudly share our accomplishments, aspirations as well as their own stories of service to inspire and educate new supporters and form personal connections.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Soaring Valor

Together with The National WWII Museum, we're sending WWII veterans to New Orleans for a tour of their incredible exhibits. We're also documenting the oral histories of America's Greatest Generation and sharing them with the world.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Emergency responders

Snowball Express

Snowball Express is committed to meeting each family of the fallen where they are in their grief. We hope to inspire them to believe anything is possible. By providing guilt-free fun and beneficial resources in a stress-free environment, we’re creating a community to learn, grow, and make lasting memories with new friends.

Population(s) Served

Military personnel

Families

Where we work

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of meals served or provided

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Emergency responders, Military personnel, Veterans

Related Program

Serving Heroes

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We're showing gratitude to our defenders by serving them hearty, classic American meals at military bases and transportation hubs, police departments, and firehouses all across the country.

Number of houses built

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Emergency responders, Veterans, People with physical disabilities, Military personnel

Related Program

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment)

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

We’re constructing specially adapted smart homes for our nation’s most severely wounded heroes. The mortgage-free homes ease the daily challenges they and their families face.

Number of Gold Star Family Members Served

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Children and youth, Families, Military personnel, Veterans

Related Program

Snowball Express

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express is serving the children of our fallen military heroes and their surviving parent/guardian through healing activities and celebratory events hosted year-round.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of a forty-year advocate for our nation's defenders, actor Gary Sinise. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, Gary’s mission to honor America’s heroes became a tireless crusade of service and gratitude. He created the Foundation with the underlying cornerstone inspired by President Calvin Coolidge’s famous quote, “A nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.”

Today, it has never been clearer that we must address the ever-changing needs of our heroes. The Foundation’s long-term goals are to expand its programs and serve more heroes each year as well as grow its outreach. In December 2017, the Foundation introduced its newest program, Snowball Express, which honors the children and Gold Star families of our fallen military heroes.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

The Gary Sinise Foundation serves as a conduit between those who serve and those who benefit from their sacrifices. It stands as a trusted resource for the American people to honor our active duty military, veterans, first responders, and their loved ones. Its various programs are designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. In order to expand its programs and outreach, the Gary Sinise Foundation is committed to fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and low overhead in all it does. This allows more of each donation to directly support our nation’s heroes.

Whether building specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans, providing essential equipment to first responders, lifting spirits at military medical hospitals, or supporting their families in times of need, the Gary Sinise Foundation serves America’s heroes and their loved ones every day.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Since 2011, the Gary Sinise Foundation has built a wide array of mission-driven programs across the nation to meet the needs of our defenders and their families. It is supported by more than 100,000 donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations. Its corporate supporters include American Airlines, Sunbelt Rentals, Owens Corning, and many more. Its non-profit supporters include The Marcus Foundation, Inc., The Home Depot Foundation, DAV Charitable Service Trust, Semper Fi & America's Fund, and others. In 2019, 87.82% of funds raised by the Gary Sinise Foundation directly supported its programs and the active duty, first responders, and veterans that it serves.

The Gary Sinise Foundation’s capabilities are shown through its four key initiatives: R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment), Relief & Resiliency, Community Outreach & Education, First Responders Outreach, and the programs that follow under each focus.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Since 2011, the Gary Sinise Foundation’s programs have grown vastly with no signs of slowing down. The programs fall under four main initiatives: R.I.S.E., Relief & Resiliency, Community Outreach & Education, and First Responders Outreach. All initiatives address our defenders’ complex and ever-changing needs before, during, and after the battle.

Whether building specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded heroes through R.I.S.E., providing funds for essential equipment for first responders, bringing WWII veterans to the museum built in their honor through Soaring Valor, or supporting Gold Star families in times of need through Relief & Resiliency, the Foundation serves America’s heroes and their loved ones every day.

The Gary Sinise Foundation knows there is always more to be done. As Gary Sinise reminds us, “While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation’s defenders, we can always do a little more.”

Financials

Gary Sinise Foundation

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

7.39

Average of 27.78 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

6.7

Average of 9.3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

15%

Average of 14% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Gary Sinise Foundation

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$921,725
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$163,109
Investments	$0
Special Events	($7,891)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,076,943

Expenses
Program Services	$1,019,928
Administration	$52,476
Fundraising	$26,497
Total Expenses	$1,098,901
Net Gain/Loss	($21,958)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$25,996
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$20,056
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,548,382
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$342,433
Investments	$13
Special Events	$1,955
Sales	$5,886
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,898,669

Expenses
Program Services	$1,301,444
Administration	$146,977
Fundraising	$152,472
Total Expenses	$1,600,893
Net Gain/Loss	$297,776

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$4,534
Information Technology Expenses	$26,100
Insurance Expenses	$829
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$26,010
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,293,021
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$570,890
Investments	$45
Special Events	$0
Sales	$25,984
Other	$37,382
Total Revenue	$4,927,322

Expenses
Program Services	$2,828,048
Administration	$292,653
Fundraising	$300,292
Total Expenses	$3,420,993
Net Gain/Loss	$1,506,329

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$115,500
Advertising & Promotion	$17,849
Information Technology Expenses	$9,824
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$35,736
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$8,512,131
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$649,400
Investments	$270
Special Events	$0
Sales	$36,386
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$9,198,187

Expenses
Program Services	$4,835,087
Administration	$680,362
Fundraising	$257,269
Total Expenses	$5,772,718
Net Gain/Loss	$3,425,469

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$139,002
Advertising & Promotion	$145,583
Information Technology Expenses	$37,609
Insurance Expenses	$9,616
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$150,570
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$15,351,973
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$570,728
Investments	$316
Special Events	$0
Sales	$11,381
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$15,934,398

Expenses
Program Services	$10,905,554
Administration	$991,912
Fundraising	$361,359
Total Expenses	$12,258,825
Net Gain/Loss	$3,675,573

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$144,000
Advertising & Promotion	$158,726
Information Technology Expenses	$44,071
Insurance Expenses	$47,586
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$784,416
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$26,824,687
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$347,000
Investments	$713
Special Events	$0
Sales	$53,660
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$27,226,060

Expenses
Program Services	$12,321,775
Administration	$694,498
Fundraising	$710,877
Total Expenses	$13,727,150
Net Gain/Loss	$13,498,910

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$149,120
Advertising & Promotion	$87,497
Information Technology Expenses	$79,309
Insurance Expenses	$95,636
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$495,666
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$23,449,723
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$177,500
Investments	$121,004
Special Events	$0
Sales	$56,081
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$23,804,308

Expenses
Program Services	$14,767,452
Administration	$718,680
Fundraising	$952,351
Total Expenses	$16,438,483
Net Gain/Loss	$7,365,825

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$192,000
Advertising & Promotion	$99,613
Information Technology Expenses	$118,444
Insurance Expenses	$123,289
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$391,477
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$28,008,146
Government Grants	$216,509
Program Services	$181,500
Investments	$365,109
Special Events	$0
Sales	$24,896
Other	$86,618
Total Revenue	$28,882,778

Expenses
Program Services	$19,894,469
Administration	$1,099,921
Fundraising	$853,562
Total Expenses	$21,847,952
Net Gain/Loss	$7,034,826

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$204,500
Advertising & Promotion	$152,977
Information Technology Expenses	$194,406
Insurance Expenses	$65,859
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$47,046
Legal Fees	$625,915
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$37,064,039
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$296,500
Investments	$456,537
Special Events	$0
Sales	$37,308
Other	$9,000
Total Revenue	$37,863,384

Expenses
Program Services	$27,003,488
Administration	$1,870,316
Fundraising	$1,130,329
Total Expenses	$30,004,133
Net Gain/Loss	$7,859,251

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$237,900
Advertising & Promotion	$174,228
Information Technology Expenses	$249,779
Insurance Expenses	$61,960
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$583,101
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$41,939,996
Government Grants	$6,000
Program Services	$83,250
Investments	$749,449
Special Events	$0
Sales	$129,833
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$42,908,528

Expenses
Program Services	$34,317,972
Administration	$3,015,715
Fundraising	$1,632,362
Total Expenses	$38,966,049
Net Gain/Loss	$3,942,479

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$233,109
Advertising & Promotion	$294,549
Information Technology Expenses	$296,259
Insurance Expenses	$76,820
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$784,597
Pension Plan Contributions	$43,249
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$48,441,737
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$18,500
Investments	$321,878
Special Events	$0
Sales	$83,366
Other	$2,335
Total Revenue	$48,867,816

Expenses
Program Services	$34,106,554
Administration	$3,000,917
Fundraising	$1,957,411
Total Expenses	$39,064,882
Net Gain/Loss	$9,802,934

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$232,000
Advertising & Promotion	$269,269
Information Technology Expenses	$454,852
Insurance Expenses	$113,546
Interest Expenses	$17,661
Investment Management Fees	$77,221
Legal Fees	$250,385
Pension Plan Contributions	$33,962
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$55,671,218
Government Grants	$90,364
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,222,164
Special Events	$0
Sales	$86,393
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$58,070,139

Expenses
Program Services	$29,531,142
Administration	$5,102,281
Fundraising	$2,010,428
Total Expenses	$36,643,851
Net Gain/Loss	$21,426,288

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$434,965
Advertising & Promotion	$312,890
Information Technology Expenses	$1,069,718
Insurance Expenses	$72,268
Interest Expenses	$39,013
Investment Management Fees	$105,994
Legal Fees	$459,649
Pension Plan Contributions	$44,034
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$60,264,373
Government Grants	$100,896
Program Services	$0
Investments	$820,138
Special Events	$0
Sales	$144,541
Other	$12,223
Total Revenue	$61,342,171

Expenses
Program Services	$48,525,261
Administration	$6,263,289
Fundraising	$4,371,485
Total Expenses	$59,160,035
Net Gain/Loss	$2,182,136

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$285,129
Advertising & Promotion	$358,015
Information Technology Expenses	$745,790
Insurance Expenses	$110,606
Interest Expenses	$149,853
Investment Management Fees	$131,572
Legal Fees	$2,305,133
Pension Plan Contributions	$25,773
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Gary Sinise Foundation

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Apr 09, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$921,725
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$0	$0
Accounts Receivable	$0	$5,700	$5,700
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$5,700	$5,700

Liabilities	Apr 09, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$0	$0
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$18,924	$18,924
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$8,734	$8,734
Total Liabilities	$0	$27,658	$27,658

Fund balance	Apr 09, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Net Assets	$0	($21,958)	($21,958)

Assets	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Contributions	$1,548,382
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$186,248	$186,248
Accounts Receivable	$5,700	$6,700	$1,000
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$19,236	$19,236
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$81,307	$81,307
Other	$0	$8,830	$8,830
Total Assets	$5,700	$302,321	$296,621

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$0	$13,165	$13,165
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$18,924	$76,288	$57,364
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$8,734	$4,933	($3,801)
Total Liabilities	$27,658	$94,386	$66,728

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	($21,958)	$207,935	$229,893
Net Assets	($21,958)	$207,935	$229,893

Assets	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Contributions	$4,293,021
Cash & Equivalents	$186,248	$1,548,191	$1,361,943
Accounts Receivable	$6,700	$0	($6,700)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$375,000	$375,000
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$19,236	$14,314	($4,922)
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$81,307	$53,842	($27,465)
Other	$8,830	$8,830	$0
Total Assets	$302,321	$2,000,177	$1,697,856

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$13,165	$35,913	$22,748
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$250,000	$250,000
Loans and Notes	$76,288	$0	($76,288)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$4,933	$0	($4,933)
Total Liabilities	$94,386	$285,913	$191,527

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2012	Dec 31, 2012	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$515,118	$515,118
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$515,118	$515,118
Unrestricted Net Assets	$207,935	$1,199,146	$991,211
Net Assets	$207,935	$1,714,264	$1,506,329

Assets	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Contributions	$8,512,131
Cash & Equivalents	$1,548,191	$4,802,873	$3,254,682
Accounts Receivable	$0	$463,352	$463,352
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$375,000	$82,926	($292,074)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$14,314	$21,471	$7,157
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$53,842	$36,631	($17,211)
Other	$8,830	$58,157	$49,327
Total Assets	$2,000,177	$5,465,410	$3,465,233

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2013	Dec 31, 2013	Change
Accounts Payable	$35,913	$108,160	$72,247
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$250,000	$217,517	($32,483)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$285,913	$325,677	$39,764

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Donna Palmer

Donna is a visionary leader with broad strategic and tactical experience in nonprofit leadership and development. Prior to joining the Foundation, she helped grow and guide a number of the nation’s leading nonprofits, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The American Diabetes Association, the LIVESTRONG Foundation, Compassion International, and most recently Upbring, one of the nation’s largest child service agencies. During her distinguished career, she has been responsible for the management of broad-based giving programs, major gifts, planned giving, special events, foundation relations, corporate sponsorship and partnerships, donor relations and stewardship, marketing communications, advocacy, and volunteer and community relations. Donna received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Marketing, and Public Relations at Drake University and a Juris Doctorate at Tulane Law School. She is a lover of nature, history, and travel and spending time with her daughter.

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Gary Sinise Foundation

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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Gary Sinise Foundation

Board of directors
as of 12/29/2022

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Board chair

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise Foundation

Moira Sinise

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James Shubert

Shubert Design Furniture

Pastor Velasco

Pure Safety Group

John D. Heubusch

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation

Vincent K. Brooks

No Affiliation

Barbara Titus

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring

Gregory D. Gadson

No Affiliation

Bob Pence

No Affiliation

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes

Gary Sinise Foundation

Serving Honor and Need

Mission

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What we aim to solve

Our programs

R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment)

Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band

Relief & Resiliency Outreach

Invincible Spirit Festivals

Serving Heroes

Arts & Entertainment Outreach

Gary Sinise Foundation Ambassadors Council

Soaring Valor

Snowball Express

Where we work

Our results

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Goals & Strategy

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What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

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Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

7.39

Months of cash in 2022 info

6.7

Fringe rate in 2022 info

15%

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Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise Foundation

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Executive Director

Donna Palmer

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Gary Sinise Foundation

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Gary Sinise Foundation

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Gary Sinise Foundation

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Gary Sinise

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