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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3601318

OPERATION MEATBALL

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78270

Financials

$78K$78K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION MEATBALL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$78,315$78,303$12$0$0$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,315
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,473
Occupancy
$4,567
Printing, publications and postage
$1,881
Other expenses
$68,382
Program services (functional)
$68,382

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$78,315

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Liberty PhillipsPresident30$0
Elizabeth PhillipsTreasurer15$0
Phyllis PirainoBoard Member1$0
Stephanie RuckerSecretary1$0
Robert ParkerBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 700182, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78270-0182
In care of
% LIBERTY PHILLIPS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
Po Box 700182, San Antonio TX 78270
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Liberty Phillips, PO Box 700182, San Antonio TX 78270
Signed the 990-EZ
Liberty Phillips, CEO
Phone
(210) 381-3128

Mission

A. The Organization, known herein as Operation Meatball, is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, and shall operate exclusively for said purposes. B. Its exempt purposes include: (1) Educating descendants of World War Two, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans and the general public on the history of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. (2) Honoring and preserving the history of said veterans through Oral History recordings and USO style events that bring veterans together, involve them in the local community, and bring recognition to their service. (3) Funding, supporting, and sponsoring activities of said USO style events, educational programs, and gatherings of veterans, to foster patriotism and promote a better understanding of the history and the individual veterans who participated in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • For the last decade, Operation Meatball (OM) has recognized and honored our veterans through educational programs, community USO style shows, veterans reunions, oral history collection, home visits, collaborations with other veterans organizations like Honor Flight, mail call, and overseas battlefield programs including Iwo Jima, Guam, Normandy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Central to our mission statement has been demonstrating the continued relevance of our veterans to our communities and our country. October 2022, Bridge to History launched its pilot program, taking 7 children (ages 9-12) to London and Normandy on a 9-day whirlwind trip. November/December 2022: The B2H Ambassadors wrote essays and spoke with schools and news stations about their trip and participated in local Veterans Day activities. 2023: Stateside activities for B2H Ambassadors continued with All American Week at Fort Bragg as guests of veterans of 2/504 82nd Airborne and Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery in D.C. with the 508th PIR Assoc. and the D.C. Airborne Chapter. October: brought our 2nd international program taking 6 children to London and Normandy on the DDay experience. Continued outreach with the B2H Ambassadors to local communities and veterans groups. -
    Expenses $68,382

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for OPERATION MEATBALL

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-3601318
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Liberty Phillips
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$78,315$78,303$0XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: LIBERTY PHILLIPS
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Liberty Phillips
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Liberty Phillips
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Liberty Phillips
December 31, 2019≤ $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 82-3601318).

Questions about OPERATION MEATBALL

What is the EIN of OPERATION MEATBALL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION MEATBALL is 82-3601318.
Is OPERATION MEATBALL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to OPERATION MEATBALL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION MEATBALL file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of OPERATION MEATBALL 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 OPERATION MEATBALL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION MEATBALL?
The 990-N for 2025 names Liberty Phillips.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION MEATBALL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPERATION MEATBALL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $78,315, expenses of $78,303 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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