Nonprofit · EIN 20-5633760
FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $2,520,265 | $1,934,418 | $585,847 | $3,072,576 | $881,165 | $2,191,411 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,635,489 | $1,249,467 | $386,022 | $2,370,288 | $764,724 | $1,605,564 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,552,672
- Membership dues
- $38,996
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $76,850
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$109,257
- Other revenue
- -$109,257
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $503,505
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $240,154
- Other salaries and wages
- $145,441
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $428,732
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,853
- Occupancy
- $9,556
- Travel
- $8,116
- Depreciation
- $11,531
- Program services (functional)
- $1,632,873
- Management and general (functional)
- $190,417
- Fundraising (functional)
- $111,128
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,370,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,072,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $881,165
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,191,411
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $91,320
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,991,212
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $200,199
- Gross receipts
- $2,882,470
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Sites | President Officer | 40 | $201,999 |
| DANNY ORTEGA | DEPUTY CHAIRPER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL AJA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Darrell Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Bambauer | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bruce Larson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHOLL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Creedon | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RUSTY MITCHELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Todd Chester | Finance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Hoover | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK DIRCKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE CALZA BBS CHAIR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON GLEASH | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN LEACH | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE GREEN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Klonoski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIRK MCCLURE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MITROVIC | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PIERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FLUKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Sites | President Officer | 40 | $233,798 |
| Brooke Christianson | Prog. Director Officer | 40 | $74,808 |
| SUSAN GLADSTEIN | Comms & Develop Officer | 40 | $63,920 |
| DANNY ORTEGA | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL AJA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Darrell Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Bambauer | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bruce Larson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Roch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Creedon | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRIAN COOPER BBS CHAIR | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Todd Chester | Finance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Steven Hoover | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK DIRCKS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tom O'Malley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Williams | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN LEACH | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Klonoski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nick Wood | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Sparky Whitehouse USAF | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIRK MCCLURE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MITROVIC | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rusty Mitchell USAF Ret | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PIERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS TOALE | Advisor Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK FLUKER | Ex-Officio Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 N ESTRELLA PKWY STE, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338-4135
- In care of
- % STEVE YAMAMORI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ron Sites, 500 N ESTRELLA PARKWAY B2, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
- Signed the 990
- Todd Chester, Finance Chair
- Phone
- (623) 882-2191
- Website
- https://fightercountry.org/
- Return prepared by
- HAYNIE & COMPANY
Mission
The Mission of Fighter Country Foundation, Inc. is to honor, serve, and support the men and women of Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) with programs designed to aid, educate, and integrate them for the duration of their stay in our community. Our vision is as follows:1. To develop and focus community support for a meaningful foundation and response to LAFB's short and long-term operational considerations.2. To inform the public and support the important mission that LAFB has in its defense of our nation's security.3. To promote the further development and enhancement of the relationship between LSFB, its personnel, and the citizens of the metropolitan Phoenix area, as well as all communities therein.A. Advancing civic education - involving area youth (individuals, schools, and youth clubs) and LAFB through programs of information and education.
Program accomplishments
- Morale and Well-being - promotes morale and well-being for the Airmen of Luke Airforce Base and their families.Expenses $1,231,690 · grants $486,401
- Culture and Tradition - Organizes programs that work closely with the base to offer assistance on different cultures and traditions.Expenses $335,964 · grants $11,531
- Sustainability - Fighter Country Foundation educates the surrounding communities on the mission of Luke Air Force Base, and actively advocates at the local, state, and national level to promote the base's interests, preservation, and sustainability.Expenses $65,219 · grants $5,573
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-5633760
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,072,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,882,470
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,520,265 | $1,934,418 | $3,072,576 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,635,489 | $1,249,467 | $2,370,288 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,185,682 | $1,412,621 | $1,533,893 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 20-5633760).
Questions about FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC is 20-5633760.
- Is FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC 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 FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ron Sites.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,999 (Ron Sites, President).
- How much revenue does FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,520,265, expenses of $1,934,418 and total assets of $3,072,576 at year end.
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