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EIN 20-1343425

Cell Phones for Soldiers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Alpharetta
State
Georgia
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
Description
Cell Phones for Soldiers provides cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military. The organization raises funds through donations of money and cell phones from the public, which are sold in a recycling program. The proceeds are then used to pursue its mission of providing aid to service men and women.
Total revenues
$1,780,216
2023
Total expenses
$1,126,398
2023
Total assets
$6,607,890
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Cell Phones for Soldiers

The organization raises funds to provide support to pursue its mission of providing aid to service men and women. This is achieved by donations from the public of money and Cell Phones, which are sold in a recycling program. The proceeds are then used to buy prepaid calling cards and distribute them to armed service members and veterans as well as provide other support. Cell Phones for Soldiers mobile was expanded in 2023, reaching more veterans to provide high quality devices and phone service at no charge to them. Cell Phones for Soldiers will continue its mission to provide a means of communication for military members, veterans and their families.

Grants made by Cell Phones for Soldiers

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
K9s For WarriorsGeneral Grant Donation$12,500

Personnel at Cell Phones for Soldiers

NameTitleCompensation
Brittany BergquistFounder
Robert BergquistPresident$115,000
Robbie BergquistFounder and Director
Gordon SimonsonPast Executive Director$200,000

Financials for Cell Phones for Soldiers

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,087,918
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$22,562
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-374,287
Miscellaneous revenues$44,023
Total revenues$1,780,216

Form 990s for Cell Phones for Soldiers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5705 Commerce Blvd Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Forsyth County, GA
Website URL
cellphonesforsoldiers.com/ 
Phone
(781) 588-2608
IRS details
EIN
20-1343425
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0150000
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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