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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0232968

PATRIOT FOUNDATION

Also known as NORMAN E SMITH

Tax-exempt · PINEHURST, NC 28374

Financials

$10.4M$3.8M2023$4.9M$6.4M2024$2M$5.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PATRIOT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,033,611$5,262,670-$3,229,059$4,216,940$18,019$4,198,921
December 31, 2024990$4,860,887$6,398,875-$1,537,988$7,298,136$10,441$7,287,695
December 31, 2023990$10,441,031$3,800,108$6,640,923$8,603,244$2,622$8,600,622
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,795,963
of which government grants
$1,010,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$237,648
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,737,840
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,369
Other salaries and wages
$55,051
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$158,117
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,600
Accounting fees
$6,215
Occupancy
$1,458
Travel
$509
Program services (functional)
$4,932,085
Management and general (functional)
$323,015
Fundraising (functional)
$7,570

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,298,136
Total assets, end of year
$4,216,940
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,019
Net assets, end of year
$4,198,921
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,054,957
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,143,964
Gross receipts
$2,033,611
Employees
4
Volunteers
43
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM GILLEYPRESIDENT/CEO, EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025
Officer
30$38,138
HEATHER DODGINSPRESIDENT/CEO, THRU MARCH 2025
Officer
30$33,231
FERD IRIZARRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ED BROYHILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
WHIT MCCRARYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BAILEY VAUGHANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BENNETT SACOLICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DEE RAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
RICK RAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ERIC FLOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JOE JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM GILLEYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
30$52,631
FERD IRIZARRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$0
ED BROYHILLCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MIKE PISCETELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
WHIT MCCRARYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BAILEY VAUGHANBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHRIS MORRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MATT MAJURIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM GILLEYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
30$62,231
FERD IRIZARRYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ED BROYHILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MIKE PISCETELLIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
WHIT MCCRARYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BAILEY VAUGHANBOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHRIS MORRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MATT MAJURIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5069, PINEHURST, NC 28374-5069
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BAILEY VAUGHAN, PO BOX 5069, PINEHURST, NC 28374
Signed the 990
BAILEY VAUGHAN, TREASURER
Phone
(910) 992-9856
Return prepared by
DMJPS PLLC

Mission

FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE FAMILIES OF SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN KILLED, WOUNDED, AND INJURED WHILE SERVING OUR NATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES PRIVATE FUNDS RAISED TO DOWNSTREAM NON-PROFITS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE MILITARY FAMILIES OF ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY; SPECIAL OPERATIONS SOLDIERS, AND OTHER SELECTED WARRIORS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVES FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS, WHICH ARE AWARDED TO APPROXIMATELY 563 STUDENTS THAT MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS DICTATED BY THE LEGISLATURE THROUGH AN IN-HOUSE APPLICATION PROCESS.
    Expenses $4,932,085 · grants $4,737,840

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0232968
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,216,940
Income (IRS master file)
$2,033,611

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,033,611$5,262,670$4,216,940IRS
990December 2024$4,860,887$6,398,875$7,298,136IRS
990December 2023$10,441,031$3,800,108$8,603,244XML
990December 2022$3,205,144$2,722,835$1,727,446IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about PATRIOT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of PATRIOT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PATRIOT FOUNDATION is 20-0232968.
Is PATRIOT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to PATRIOT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PATRIOT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PATRIOT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PATRIOT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PATRIOT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BAILEY VAUGHAN.
Who are the officers and directors of PATRIOT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,138 (KIM GILLEY, PRESIDENT/CEO, EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025).
How much revenue does PATRIOT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,033,611, expenses of $5,262,670 and total assets of $4,216,940 at year end.

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