Nonprofit · EIN 87-3854189
BOLT BROTHERHOOD
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80921
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $23,865 | $6,706 | $17,159 | $24,360 | – | $24,360 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,908
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,957
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $6,706
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,201
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,360
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,360
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,360
- Gross receipts
- $63,880
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD RICKETTS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| ZACH PAYNE | DIR OF COMMU | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FALGOUT | TITLE HERITA | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2401 PARMA CT, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80921-2935
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1835 Queens Canyon Ct, Colorado Springs CO 80921
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Richard Ricketts, 1835 Queens Canyon Ct, Colorado Springs CO 80921
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RICHARD RICKETTS, CHAIRMAN
- Return prepared by
- MAY JACKSON HENDRICK LLC
Mission
BOLT BROTHERHOOD IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF USAFA FOOTBALL, STRENGTHENING THE ALUMNI NETWORK, AND SUPPORTING FORMER PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - HOSTED THREE MAJOR EVENTS: ORGANIZED THREE GATHERINGS TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG USAFA FOOTBALL ALUMNI, CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM, AND PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. - FUNDRAISING FOR THE USAFA FOOTBALL PROGRAM: RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HERITAGE HALL, ENSURING THAT THE RICH HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF USAFA FOOTBALL ARE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. - COLLABORATED WITH THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETIC FUND: PARTNERED ON SIX ADDITIONAL EVENTS TO EXPAND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FORMER PLAYERS AND THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM, AND ENHANCE THE BROADER USAFA FOOTBALL COMMUNITY. - ESTABLISHED A MEMORIAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM: LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE TO HONOR FORMER USAFA FOOTBALL PLAYERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDED HOSTING THESE FAMILIES AT USAFA FOOTBALL GAMES, ENSURING THEY REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE ACADEMY'S COMMUNITY AND THAT THEIR LOVED ONES' LEGACIES ARE RECOGNIZED AND CELEBRATED. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, BOLT BROTHERHOOD HAS EXPANDED ITS IMPACT, STRENGTHENED ALUMNI CONNECTIONS, AND REINFORCED ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE USAFA FOOTBALL COMMUNITY. 2025 GOALS: BUILDING ON OUR SUCCESS IN 2024, BOLT BROTHERHOOD IS SETTING AMBITIOUS GOALS FOR 2025 TO FURTHER ITS MISSION AND INCREASE ITS IMPACT: - EXPAND OUTREACH TO 25% MORE MEMBERS: UTILIZE ENHANCED COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, INCLUDING TEXT MESSAGING AND DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT TOOLS, TO CONNECT WITH MORE FORMER PLAYERS AND ENSURE THEY REMAIN ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THE BOLT BROTHERHOOD COMMUNITY. - DOUBLE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS: INCREASE FUNDRAISING BY 100% TO PROVIDE GREATER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR USAFA FOOTBALL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION. - STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE WITH ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS: ACTIVELY RECRUIT TWO ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS TO BROADEN LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT, AND ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THESE INITIATIVES WILL ALLOW BOLT BROTHERHOOD TO BETTER SERVE THE USAFA FOOTBALL ALUMNI COMMUNITY, ENHANCE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS, AND STRENGTHEN ENGAGEMENT FOR YEARS TO COME.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3854189
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N64)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,360
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,880
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $23,865 | $6,706 | $24,360 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Richard Ricketts | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 87-3854189).
Questions about BOLT BROTHERHOOD
- What is the EIN of BOLT BROTHERHOOD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOLT BROTHERHOOD is 87-3854189.
- Is BOLT BROTHERHOOD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BOLT BROTHERHOOD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOLT BROTHERHOOD 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 BOLT BROTHERHOOD 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 BOLT BROTHERHOOD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BOLT BROTHERHOOD?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Richard Ricketts.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOLT BROTHERHOOD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BOLT BROTHERHOOD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,865, expenses of $6,706 and total assets of $24,360 at year end.
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