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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4001248

NATION OF PATRIOTS

Tax-exempt · SUSSEX, WI 53089

Financials

$246K$161K2023$218K$190K2024$285K$255K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATION OF PATRIOTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$285,010$255,378$29,632$345,192$0$345,192
December 31, 2024990$217,641$190,082$27,559$315,561$0$315,561
December 31, 2023990$246,021$161,077$84,944$288,002$0$288,002
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$274,601
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$143
Net income from sales of inventory
$10,266
Other revenue
$10,266

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$241,170
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$241,170
Management and general (functional)
$9,553
Fundraising (functional)
$4,655

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$315,561
Total assets, end of year
$345,192
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$345,192
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,654
Net assets with donor restrictions
$317,538
Gross receipts
$293,568
Employees
0
Volunteers
550
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
WI

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
William J Sherer IIIExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Paul GinterDirector of Operations
Trustee or director
0$0
Jake PoeplDirector of Finance
Trustee or director
5$0
Anthony CanigliaNational Commander
Trustee or director
10$0
Brad WeberBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Patty RoewerExecutive Administrator
Trustee or director
1$0
Cindy J SchmittingerChief Financial Officer
Officer
25$0
Richard D SchmittingerChief Military Affairs Officer
Officer
25$0
Richard BitzerVP of Operations
Officer
30$0
Larry GoldsteinChief Advancement Officer
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul GinterDirector of Operations
Trustee or director
0$0
Jake PoeplDirector of Finance
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul AubertNational Commander
Trustee or director
0$0
Brad WeberBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Patty RoewerExecutive Administrative
Trustee or director
1$0
William J Sherer IIIExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Cindy J SchmittingerChief Financial Officer
Officer
20$0
Richard D SchmittingerChief Military Affairs Officer
Officer
10$0
Richard BitzerVP of Operations
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brad WeberBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul AubertNational Commander
Trustee or director
0$0
Jake PoeplDirector of Finance
Trustee or director
5$0
Paul GinterDirector of Operations
Trustee or director
0$0
William J Sherer IIIExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
Richard BitzerVP of Operations
Officer
30$0
Cindy J SchmittingerChief Financial Officer
Officer
30$0
Richard D SchmittingerChief Military Affairs Office
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 73, SUSSEX, WI 53089-0073
In care of
% WILLIAM J SHERER III
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
William J Sherer III, N75W24488 Overland Rd, Sussex, WI 53089
Signed the 990
WILLIAM J SHERER III, Executive Director
Phone
(414) 803-3290
990-N for 2012 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: William Sherer III, 2720 University Ct, Waukesha WI 53188. Mailing address: PO Box 746, Pewaukee WI 53072.
Return prepared by
Mill Accounting Services LLC

Mission

To raise financial support and awareness for the families of injured American veterans.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Financial grants were issued to 117 disabled American veteran families in 2025. Each applicant is thoroughly vetted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Chief Military Affairs Officer.
    Expenses $241,170

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
26-4001248
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$345,192
Income (IRS master file)
$293,568

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$285,010$255,378$345,192XML
990December 2024$217,641$190,082$315,561XML
990December 2023$246,021$161,077$288,002XML
990December 2022$233,484$232,729$203,058IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: William Sherer III
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-4001248).

Questions about NATION OF PATRIOTS

What is the EIN of NATION OF PATRIOTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATION OF PATRIOTS is 26-4001248.
Is NATION OF PATRIOTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to NATION OF PATRIOTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATION OF PATRIOTS 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 NATION OF PATRIOTS 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 NATION OF PATRIOTS 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 NATION OF PATRIOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William J Sherer III.
Who are the officers and directors of NATION OF PATRIOTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATION OF PATRIOTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $285,010, expenses of $255,378 and total assets of $345,192 at year end.

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