EIN 20-0103575

Operation Gratitude

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
52
City
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Operation Gratitude, a 501(c)(3), non-profit, volunteer-based organization. They lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of their First Responder, U.S. Military Active Duty, Veteran, and Wounded Hero communities.
Total revenues
$22,176,895
2023
Total expenses
$25,760,542
2023
Total assets
$15,819,627
2023
Num. employees
52
2023

Program areas at Operation Gratitude

Operation Gratitude, Inc., has a mission to honor our military and first responders by providing opportunities for americans to express their Gratitude. The organization has provided americans across our country the opportunity to say "thank you for your service" through hands-on volunteerism, lifting the spirits of deployed troops, recruit graduates, veterans, military families and first responders.

Who funds Operation Gratitude

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wheels for Wishes Animal Car DonationGeneral Support$304,196
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$116,352
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$102,591
...and 62 more grants received totalling $1,145,599

Personnel at Operation Gratitude

NameTitleCompensation
Carolyn BlashekInterim Chief Executive Officer and Founder$103,304
James JohnsonChief Executive Officer$107,734
Alex PopovChief Financial Officer$140,282
John LaskodiChief Operating Officer$126,440
Steven WillettChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$36,944
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Operation Gratitude

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,701,489
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$135,246
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$340,160
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$22,176,895

Form 990s for Operation Gratitude

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-12990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-04990View PDF
2020-122021-09-09990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $36,800 from Veterans United Foundation
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $102,591 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from GlobalGiving
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
National levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 260257
Encino, CA 91426
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
operationgratitude.com/ 
Phone
(818) 469-0448
IRS details
EIN
20-0103575
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
121996
FTB Entity ID
2539988
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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