2026-01-31T15:01:07-06:00 2025-12-31 921542546 JANET ACCOUNTING LLC 1205 LAUREL PARK TRL MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29466 990 2025-01-01 460672516 OPERATION VET FIT INC % DANIEL R GAITA OPER 2039442987 4016 CONANT RD MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29466 DANIEL R GAITA 1 DIRECTOR 2039942987 2026-02-01 true JANET HOLT P00152833 8433276052 2026-01-31 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIEL R GAITA 1 4016 CONANT RD MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29466 83174 false X WWW.OPERATIONVETFIT.ORG X 2012 SC OPERATION VET-FITS MISSION IS TO ASSIST OUR NATIONS COMBAT VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS AND AFFECTED FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, RESEARCH, FITNESS, CAMARADERIE BASED MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. 6 3 0 25 0 0 74551 72313 11279 10447 479 414 0 86309 83174 0 0 17240 24602 0 10205 64925 53518 82165 78120 4144 5054 45436 51695 70692 71897 -25256 -20202 OPERATION VET-FITS MISSION IS TO ASSIST OUR NATIONS COMBAT VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS AND AFFECTED FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, RESEARCH, FITNESS, CAMARADERIE BASED MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. false false 25539 CAMARADARIE BASED EVENTS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE STAPLE OF OUR PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES GROUP BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND FITNESS EVENTS FOR COMBAT VETERAN POPULATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GOLF OUTINGS, GYM MEMBERSHIPS, EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND DINNERS. OUR AGENCY HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE SOLUTIONS TO VETERAN SUICIDE CRISIS CENTER AROUND A RENEWED SENSE OF BELONGING, BROTHERHOOD, COMARADARIE AND FINALLY PURPOSE. OUR COMMARADAIRE BASED EVENTS ASSIST IN FOSTERING A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE WHILE ALSO DEMONSTRATING MEASURABLE EFFICACY IN REDUCING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PAIN AND PTSD SYMPTOMS. EACH OF THESE ARE RISK FACTORS OF SUICIDE. 24528 10447 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. VETERAN SERVICE RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ON VETERAN SUICIDE. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN A LOW COST FOR THIS CATEGORY AS THE SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. OUR RESEARCH IS BASED AROUND THE OBSERVATIONAL DATA ON HOW CAMARADERIE AND EXERCISE WORK AS KEY ELEMENTS TO STOPPING NOT ONLY VETERAN SUICIDE, BUT SUICIDE AS A WHOLE. THE PRIMARY GOAL BEING THE REDUCTION ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PAIN AND PTSD SYMPTOMS. THE FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND CEO IS A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, COMPENSATED AT NO GREATER THAN $1,650/MONTH FOR HIS CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE VETERANS. THIS IS REPORTED VIA 1099 NEC. THIS AMOUNT IS OFFSET BY THE AMOUNT OPERATION VET FIT WAS REIMBURSED BY VETERANS INSURANCE. IN-KIND COUNSELING, WHERE NO FUNDS WERE REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE WAS $119,000. 730 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF PROGRAM VETERANS. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS. 50797 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false SC X X DANIEL R GAITA 1 2039942987 4016 CONANT RD MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29466 DANIEL R GAITA PRESIDENT 15.00 0.00 X X 16682 0 0 ERIN O GAITA SECRETARY 3.00 0.00 X X 6720 0 0 JANET L HOLT TREASURER 0.25 0.00 X X 1200 0 0 JURI GROENLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 JON POWER BOARD MEMBER 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 JACK TAYLOR BOARD 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 24602 0 0 0 false false false 30626 41687 6062 72313 MENTALHEALTH INSUR REIM 524298 10447 10447 10447 414 414 30626 0 83174 10861 0 0 X 24602 23402 1200 781 781 346 346 774 774 945 945 4997 4997 3009 3009 2388 2388 BANK CHARGES 1307 1307 DUES SUBSCRIPTIONS 157 157 38814 27395 1214 10205 78120 50797 17118 10205 22031 30885 10840 11254 35366 25810 12565 9556 45436 51695 70692 71897 70692 71897 X -25256 -20202 -25256 -20202 45436 51695 5054 0 X false false false X 28562 7192 14629 31664 41987 124034 4993 132400 137393 28562 12185 147029 31664 41987 261427 14746 246681 360 479 414 1253 262680 0.93910 0.99780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 35366 25810 9556 9556 GOLF TOURNY 30626 30626 30626 30626 30626 DANIEL GAITA CEO 16682 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR REPORTED 1099 NEC false JANET L HOLT TAX PREPARATION-OUTSIDE BUSINESS 1200 BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WORKING AS TAX PREPARER false ERIN E GAITA SECRETARY 6720 OFFICE RENTAL false Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 Operation Vet Fit does have a number of Adivory Board Members. Operation Vet Fit is now goverened by a Board of 7. There is one situation of family membership. Erin OGaita and Dan Gaita are husband and wife, and are the initial founders of this NFP Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 is reviewed with the CEO/and preparer, presented to the BOD prior to submission. Both of the Directors/Officers along with the accountant for Operation Vet Fit review both financial statements and form 990 prior to submission Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Operation Vet Fit has initiated the wording and execution of Conflict of policy Compliance. Monthly and or quarterly board meetings are used to report any issues, and reiterate the importance of adherence by discussing any potential conflicts. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Since filing of the last Form 990, Operation Vet Fit has increased the BOD by five members. During the initial BOD meeting, the compensation of the CEO/licensed mental health counselor was reviewed. the BOD discussed both the compensation, compared to salaries/contract labor prices for same services provided. The BOD determined compensation was well below standards charged, and approved amounts paid. Dan Gaita was recused from the meeting during this discussion and vote. Based on comparable services provided by Mr. Gaita, his compensation not charged was $119,000. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Operation Vet Fit compensates the founder/director/officer for services as a licensed mental health counselor. The individual has retained all the required credentials to provide services. These credentials and certification were obtained at the cost of the individual, not the Non Profit. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 Form 990 is available on the entity website. Additional financial information is available via written request to corporate office. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Upon written request the Director/CEO will make available any applicable governing documents Other or change in accounting method Part XII line 1 None List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g COST OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING $17,240 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e GOLF TOURNAMENT EXPENSES - FUNDRAISING $20,317 Part VI response or note to any other line in Part VI 12c. Continuing education on COI and ethics policies in compliance with governing statutes 19: All governing and financial documents are available for full inspection on website or upon request.