EIN 20-1343425

Cell Phones for Soldiers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$2,628,115
2022
Total expenses
$883,105
2022
Total assets
$6,377,762
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

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. Also, in 2022 proceeds were used to fund our new program, Cell Phones for Soldiers mobile, to benefit veterans and active duty troops. 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

Who funds Cell Phones for Soldiers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$90

Personnel at Cell Phones for Soldiers

NameTitleCompensation
Robert BergquistPresident$103,000
Gordon SimonsonPast Executive Director$150,001
Gail BergquistTreasurer / Director / Clerk$0

Financials for Cell Phones for Soldiers

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,957,464
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$22,505
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$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-351,854
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,628,115

Form 990s for Cell Phones for Soldiers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
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
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 22, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5705 Commerce Blvd Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, 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
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