Nonprofit · EIN 51-0493205
FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC
Tax-exempt · LK WORTH BCH, FL 33461
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $729,931 | $750,142 | -$20,211 | $264,168 | $0 | $264,168 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $790,514 | $517,867 | $272,647 | $1,539,227 | $0 | $1,539,227 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $542,205 | $556,802 | -$14,597 | $1,273,867 | $1,712 | $1,272,155 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $668,562
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $56,961
- Other revenue
- $61,369
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,295
- Other salaries and wages
- $151,262
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $282,872
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,300
- Occupancy
- $23,100
- Program services (functional)
- $697,213
- Management and general (functional)
- $25,744
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,539,227
- Total assets, end of year
- $264,168
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $264,168
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $264,168
- Gross receipts
- $762,810
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZELNAR LYNELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,295 |
| MCCARTHY CHRISTOPHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEBEVEC CHUCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOURING C ANNEILIES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SNOW ART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LABANZ LEEANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCURI WILLIAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROWN WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRIM MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARRIZZA KATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAICEDO TRACI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASHMERE JAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZELNAR LYNELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,594 |
| MCCARTHY CHRISTOPHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEBEVEC CHUCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOURING C ANNEILIES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SNOW ART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LABANZ LEEANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCURI WILLIAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROWN WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRIM MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARRIZZA KATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAICEDO TRACI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASHMERE JAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZELNAR LYNELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $93,904 |
| MCCARTHY CHRISTOPHER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEBEVEC CHUCK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOURING C ANNEILIES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SNOW ART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LABANZ LEEANNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKSON WAYNE P | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARCURI WILLIAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROWN WALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRIM MICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARRIZZA KATE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAICEDO TRACI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3550 23RD AVE S STE 7, LK WORTH BCH, FL 33461-3207
- In care of
- % LYNELLE BAGGETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LYNELLE ZELNAR, 3550 23 AVENUE S STE 7, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
- Signed the 990
- LYNELLE ZELNAR, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (561) 369-2933
- Website
- WWW.FORGOTTENSOLDIERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARRISA M SHAFFER CPA PA
Mission
SUPPORTING AMERICAS DEPLOYED MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. THIS IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH MONTHLY WE CARE PACKAGES BEING SENT ON AN ONGOING BASIS, FOR AS LONG AS THE RECIPIENT IS DEPLOYED. MANY OF THOSE REGISTERED RECEIVE LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT FROM THE HOMEFRONT.
Program accomplishments
- WE CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM - SENDS MONTHLY WE CARE PACKAGES TO ALL WORLD THEATERS AND TO ALL BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY ON AN ONGOING BASIS, FOR AS LONG AS THE REGISTERED RECIPIENT IS DEPLOYED. MANY OF THOSE REGISTERED RECEIVE LITTLE OR NOT SUPPORT FROM THE HOMEFRONT AND ARE OFTEN REGISTERED VIA FAMILY MEMBERS, THEMSELVES OR THEIR COMMANDING OFFICERS AND CHAPLAINS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS HAS BEEN TO REACH OUT TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT FROM HOME. THROUGH COMMUNITY EFFORTS THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO COLLECT THE DONATED CARE PACKAGE ITEMS AND LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.Expenses $660,425 · grants $210,717
- ANGEL PROGRAM - LOCAL VETERAN GROUPS AND MILITARY UNITS RECEIVE DONATED ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO BE SHIPPED OVERSEAS.Expenses $26,151
- EDUCATION OUTREACH - DESIGNED TO FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY UTILIZE THE ORGANIZATIONS CURRICULUM AND PLATFORM TO EDUCATE ON CURRENT EVENTS AND LETTER WRITING SKILLS. CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY IS FOSTERED DURING THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY EVENT. MANY STUDENTS WILL EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AND EARN PATCHES THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT PATCH PROGRAM.Expenses $10,637
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 | 990 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
- 51-0493205
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $264,168
- Income (IRS master file)
- $762,810
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $729,931 | $750,142 | $264,168 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $790,514 | $517,867 | $1,539,227 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $542,205 | $556,802 | $1,273,867 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $827,506 | $542,418 | $1,291,685 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0493205).
Questions about FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC
- What is the EIN of FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC is 51-0493205.
- Is FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH 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 FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC 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 FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC 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 FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LYNELLE ZELNAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,295 (ZELNAR LYNELLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $729,931, expenses of $750,142 and total assets of $264,168 at year end.
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