EIN 20-8362270

Wreaths Across America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
104
City
Columbia Falls
State
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath placement ceremonies with agencies nationwide to Remember, Honor and Teach about fallen US veterans and those who serve. The mission is year-round and includes teach materials. While Arlington National Cemetery is their largest project, they also work at other cemeteries across the country. The organization is located in Columbia Falls, ME.
Total revenues
$40,195,678
2023
Total expenses
$41,053,534
2023
Total assets
$12,001,671
2023
Num. employees
104
2023

Program areas at Wreaths Across America

The organization coordinates the wreath placement and ceremonies with other agencies across the nation to spread the message to Remember, Honor and Teach. The organizations largest project is Arlington National Cemetery but the work also includes cemeteries in all fifty states. The organization also provides the mobile education exhibit and other online resources for the teach part of the mission, as well as providing free curriculum resources. The organization utilizes the radio department to spread awareness of Wreaths Across America and its mission, as well as share stories of service and sacrifice in its honor part of the mission. It partners with other organizations who support veterans and service members and their families in multiple ways.

Who funds Wreaths Across America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$165,123
The Taylor FoundationGeneral Operating Funds$163,085
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$98,056
...and 184 more grants received totalling $1,340,202

Personnel at Wreaths Across America

NameTitleCompensation
Charemon DavisChief Financial Officer Director Information Systems / Chief Financial Officer / Director of Finance$202,912
Karen WorcesterExecutive Director$0
Amber CaronDirector of Communications$152,500
Logan StaplesDirector of Customer Operations Director Information Systems$109,770
Wayne HansonChairman / President$0

Financials for Wreaths Across America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,214,976
Program services$37,841,873
Investment income and dividends$26,918
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$89,522
Miscellaneous revenues$22,389
Total revenues$40,195,678

Form 990s for Wreaths Across America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062021-03-31990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 12, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $98,056 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 64 new grant, including a grant for $165,123 from American Online Giving Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Wreaths for Veterans
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsMilitary and veteran charitiesArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistoryMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 249
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
County
Washington County, ME
Website URL
wreathsacrossamerica.org/ 
Phone
(207) 470-0972
Facebook page
WAAHQ 
Twitter profile
@wreathsacross 
IRS details
EIN
20-8362270
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
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
CT0177629
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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