2025-10-08T11:15:11-00:00 2024-06-30 621813735 Foundation Group Inc 2451 Atrium Way Suite 300 Nashville TN 37214 990 2023-07-01 260322088 The Independence Fund Inc INDE 8888517996 412 Louise Ave Charlotte NC 28204 Clark Pennington Chief Operating Officer 8888517996 2025-10-08 true Andrew D Payne EA P02188892 6153619445 2025-10-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sarah Verardo 412 Louise Ave Charlotte NC 28204 6146293 false X https://independencefund.org/ X 2007 NC To serve the Warfighter community by providing programs and services that foster the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual independence of our service members, combat Veterans, Caregivers, families and Allies. 4 4 48 50 0 11592596 6017739 0 819755 52419 63299 76135 12475650 6146293 1178662 978740 0 4169057 4391519 13273 211795 7959938 4379923 13307657 9763455 -832007 -3617162 7609215 3870763 1062983 665062 6546232 3205701 X To serve the Warfighter community by providing programs and services that foster the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual independence of our service members, combat Veterans, their Caregivers, families and Allies who served alongside them in combat. false false 6386916 978740 See Schedule O 6386916 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 48 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL NC X X X Mary Ann Orcine 8888517996 412 Louise Ave Charlotte NC 28204 Sarah Verado CEO 040.00 X 297581 0 0 Clark Pennington COO 040.00 X 204495 0 0 Dena Lecompt CFO 040.00 X 119958 0 0 Malgorzata Reazka Chief of Engagements 040.00 X 101808 0 0 John Bauer Chief Strategist 040.00 X 52071 0 0 Grant Campbell Chair 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Korn Director 010.00 X 0 0 0 Alea Nadeem Secretary 010.00 X X 0 0 0 Cheryl Mason Director 010.00 X 0 0 0 775913 4 false true false 2250000 3767739 73861 6017739 52419 52419 Credit Card Cash Back Rewards 900099 40892 40892 Class Action Awards 900099 23197 23197 Employee Retention Tax Credit 900099 12046 12046 76135 6146293 128554 X 114721 114721 864019 864019 0 0 775913 464362 300382 11169 0 2810756 1682157 1088137 40462 58749 20474 37164 1111 439368 313110 121424 4834 306733 189242 112832 4659 0 75348 25053 45993 4302 127268 64381 62243 644 392096 392096 13273 13273 1603 1603 1219224 645153 489602 84469 209914 206690 2935 289 156030 48923 105481 1626 125934 66846 57561 1527 0 267841 68532 199280 29 1223297 891858 306202 25237 0 0 0 0 46486 46486 47637 1305 46332 Veteran Events Merchandise 287337 227731 57806 1800 Program Supplies 107844 61955 38217 7672 Postage Shipping Misc 54528 24677 21326 8525 Equipment Rental Maintenance 21469 11987 9429 53 16067 41 15912 114 9763455 6386916 3164744 211795 2805832 1766734 67 187 17495 17495 1370136 660140 650197 709996 3764638 1001006 370986 375345 7609215 3870763 595236 197315 467747 467747 1062983 665062 X 6546232 3205701 6546232 3205701 7609215 3870763 X -3617162 16827 259804 X false false false X 5573814 7689344 8361774 11592596 6017739 39235267 5573814 7689344 8361774 11592596 6017739 39235267 3417881 35817386 69029 184737 182261 819755 52419 1308201 2882 10526 23074 63299 76135 175916 40719384 0.87960 0.82750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 98024 294072 392096 5994820 6386916 469346 117337 431616 570451 816442 469346 2287855 3431783 102139 221245 265836 392096 981316 107924 142613 204111 117337 571985 857978 69655 23783 9923 98024 201385 false 53771 30221 23550 1316365 629919 686446 709996 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Right to Use Assets 342197 Sales Tax Receivable 33148 375345 Federal income taxes true 82nd Airborne Division Association PO Box 87482 Fayetteville NC 28304 274399969 501c3 15000 Sponsorship American Freedom Fund 901 D St SW Ste 920 Washington DC 20024 821431512 501c19 15000 Sponsorship CA Narcotic Officers' Assoc 28245 Avenue Crocker Ste 230 Valencia CA 91355 237085962 501c6 10000 Sponsorship Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation 200 N Glebe Road 400 Arlington VA 22203 521513535 501c3 10000 Sponsorship Fallen Hero Fund 17888 67th Ct N Loxahatchee FL 33470 992437972 501c3 61234 Veteran Support 3 2 Assistance to Veterans 94 864019 Part I Line 2 The board of directors reviews proposed recipients to determine needs and proposed uses of assistance. The recipients are then routinely monitored to ensure the assistance is being used accordingly to accomplish the proposed purpose. true X X false false false false false false false false false Sarah Verado CEO 297581 297581 Clark Pennington COO 204495 204495 X 1 73861 FMV false true false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 The organizations previously reported ending balance was understated by 259,804. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Advocacy Program The Independence Funds Advocacy team champions Veterans voices, focusing on their most critical needs upon returning home. We amplify their experiences, ensuring their fight for independence continues and their sacrifies are honored. Allies Program The organization proudly extends program eligibiity to Afgahan combat interpreters in the US. We connect resettled Afghans with vital resources, including partner organizations, interpretation services, and healthcare nationwide, ensuring comprehensive support. Caregiver Program The organization supports caregivers from all eras through small group retreats. These provide respite, resources, and peer-to-peer empowerment. We were the first VSO to host a national retreat for male caregivers, including fathers, husbands, and brothers of wounded service members. Casework Program The organizations carework team assists Veterans and Caregivers with post-military benefits and VA resources. They specialize in service-connected benefits, VA Medical eligibility, caregiver assistance, discharge statuses, medical referrals, vocational rehabilitation, medical accessibility, and legal resources. Family Program The organizations family program supports families of catastrophically wounded Veterans. It offers art therapy, respite, and comprehensive individual aftercare. We believe true independence requires total family care. Mobility Program The organizations flagship mobility program provides specialized all-terrain trackchairs to catastrophically wounded Veterans of all eras, helping them regain independence after sever service-connected injuries or illness. Operation Resilience Program Operation Resilience reunites post 9/11 military units affected by Veteran suicide and shared traumatic deployment experiences. Veterans engage in peer support, physical activity and social connectedness to build crucial resiliency skills. TIF Tactical Our TIF Tactical adaptive shooting program enables catastrophically wounded, injured or ill Veterans to re-engage with hunting and shooting sports. We provide unforgettable opportunities nationwide through patner ranges and hunting locations. Veterans Justice Initiative The organizations Veterans Justice Initiative connects Veterans and First Responders with shared experiences, training, and resources. It helps First Responder agencies understand Veterans mental health obstacles, equipping them with de-escalation techniques for safe, compassionate interactions with Veterans in crisis. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Professional Fees include Program Strategy consulting and grant writing.