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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0152268

TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201

Financials

$18.2M$21M2023$15.9M$16.2M2024$22.8M$15.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$22,823,255$15,617,356$7,205,899$14,168,179$6,045,394$8,122,785
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$15,863,235$16,247,276-$384,041$2,263,700$1,346,814$916,886
December 31, 2023990$18,231,747$20,950,488-$2,718,741$7,429,076$6,128,149$1,300,927
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$23,023,547
Program service revenue
$17,011
Investment income
$12,811
Royalties
$86
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,301
Net income from fundraising events
-$432,424
Net income from sales of inventory
$37,394
Other revenue
-$230,114

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$200,739
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$275,380
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,607,635
Professional fundraising fees
$200,000
Accounting fees
$98,389
Occupancy
$158,567
Travel
$2,490,966
Depreciation
$414,686
Program services (functional)
$13,167,311
Management and general (functional)
$1,393,325
Fundraising (functional)
$1,056,720

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,263,700
Total assets, end of year
$14,168,179
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,045,394
Net assets, end of year
$8,122,785
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,268,450
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$2,826,802
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,949,587
Gross receipts
$23,700,157
Employees
115
Volunteers
5,151
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
AK

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANA HOSFORDVP
Highest-paid employee
50$157,551$1,508
BONNIE CARROLLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
70$146,950$1,499
AUDRI BEUGELSDIJKVP
Highest-paid employee
50$131,020$1,699
WILLIAM SATHERDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
50$116,589$10,347
DR CARLA STUMPF-PATTONSR. DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
50$110,402$1,334
BRITTANY BONIN-BRUDERVP
Highest-paid employee
50$106,060$1,238
JOHN B WOODBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBORAH MULLENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT RUTTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN CANNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON CARTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MILES CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ML HEFTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY JACOBSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE JANUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE KRIVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EDWARD MCNALLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AARON NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DIANA HOSFORDVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$150,000$1,478
SUSAN FORBESVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$140,606$10,350
BONNIE CARROLLPRESIDENT
Officer
70$146,952$1,485
AUDRI BEUGELSDIJKVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$129,000$1,679
WILLIAM SATHERDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
50$102,369$10,481
DR CARLA STUMPF-PATTONSR. DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
50$104,545$1,231
JOHN B WOODBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBORAH MULLENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT RUTTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN CANNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON CARTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MILES CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GENERAL MARTIN DEMPSEYDIRECTOR (THRU 10/24)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ML HEFTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRADLEY JACBOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL JANUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE KRIVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EDWARD MCNALLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AARON NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KYRA PHILLIPSDIRECTOR (THRU 10/24)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BONNIE CARROLLPRESIDENT
Officer
70$146,500$1,449
DIANA HOSFORDVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$129,925$9,496
SUSAN FORBESVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$132,530$6,314
AUDRI BEUGELSDIJKVICE PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
50$132,790$1,614
WILLIAM SATHERDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
50$102,241$9,649
JOHN B WOODBOARD CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DEBORAH MULLENSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SCOTT RUTTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHEN CANNONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON CARTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MILES CORTEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GENERAL MARTIN DEMPSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ML HEFTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRADLEY JACBOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARK JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE KRIVODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EDWARD MCNALLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AARON NEWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KYRA PHILLIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL JANUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3101 WILSON BLVD STE 600, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-4445
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BONNIE CARROLL, 3101 WILSON BOULEVARD 600, ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Signed the 990
BONNIE CARROLL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(800) 959-8277
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS (TAPS) IS AMERICA'S NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS CARED FOR THE LOVED ONES OF OUR NATION'S FALLEN HEROES SINCE 1994. TAPS ENSURES THESE LIVING LEGACIES OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE DO NOT GRIEVE ALONE AND HAVE RESOURCES THAT EXTEND FAR BEYOND WHAT THE GOVERNMENT CAN PROVIDE. ALL MILITARY SURVIVORS REGARDLESS OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH, OR THE SERVICE MEMBER'S DUTY STATUS AT THE TIME OF DEATH HAVE A PLACE AT TAPS. IN 2022 ALONE, 8,849 NEW SURVIVORS SOUGHT THE COMFORT OF OUR PEER-BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, SURVIVOR PROGRAMS, CONNECTIONS TO GRIEF RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE, EXPERT CASEWORK ASSISTANCE, AND THE 24/7 NATIONAL SURVIVOR HELPLINE. THE NEED FOR TAPS PROGRAMS REMAINS EVERY BIT AS VITAL TODAY AS IT WAS AT THE PROGRAM'S ORIGIN 29 YEARS AGO.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TAPS SURVIVOR PROGRAMS: TAPS SURVIVOR PROGRAMS CREATE SAFE SPACES FOR MILITARY SURVIVORS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, CONNECT WITH EXPERTS, GAIN HEALTHY COPING TOOLS, INCREASE OVERALL WELL-BEING AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND EXPERIENCE HOPE FOR LIFE AFTER LOSS. IN 2025, TAPS HOSTED MORE THAN 1,300 EVENTS FOR SURVIVORS OF ALL AGES AND AT ALL PLACES IN THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF. TAPS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SEMINARS, CAMPS, CARE GROUPS, TAPS TOGETHERS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, A YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, A MEN'S PROGRAM, TAPS OUTDOORS, AND SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, ARE DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED FROM EVIDENCE- AND RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING THE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED, AND TRAUMATICALLY BEREAVED ACROSS GENERATIONS. IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TAPS PROGRAMS ARE HELD ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO MEET SURVIVORS WHERE THEY ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. WE ENSURE THAT TAPS' COMPASSIONATE CARE AND PEER SUPPORT IS NEVER OUT OF REACH FOR ANY SURVIVOR OF MILITARY LOSS.[CARE GROUPS, TAPS TOGETHERS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAM, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, MEN'S PROGRAM, TAPS OUTDOORS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT]
    Expenses $7,139,298 · grants $200,739 · revenue $54,405
  • PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND SURVIVOR CARE: TAPS WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE OF PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SURVIVORS HELPING SURVIVORS HEAL. THROUGH OUR SURVIVOR CARE TEAM AND 24/7 LIVE-ANSWER NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR HELPLINE, WE CONTINUE OUR 32-YEAR LEGACY OF SERVING SURVIVORS OF MILITARY LOSS WITH COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING THAT CAN ONLY COME FROM A TEAM OF PEERS. OUR SURVIVOR CARE TEAM IS THIS TEAM OF MILITARY SURVIVORS; THEY PROVIDE INCLUSIVE AND PROFESSIONAL PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO EMBRACE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER SURVIVORS AT EVERY PHASE OF THEIR GRIEF JOURNEY. OUR HELPLINE IS ANSWERED ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT, BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE, EMPATHETIC PEER WHO IS READY TO LISTEN AND CONNECT SURVIVORS TO THE SERVICES THEY SEEK. THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TAPS PROVIDES TO MILITARY SURVIVORS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH SURVIVOR. WE ENSURE THAT THEY ARE: APPROPRIATE TO THE SURVIVOR'S AGE, PHASE OF GRIEF, MANNER OF LOSS, AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED; EFFECTIVE GUIDES FOR HEALTHY GRIEVING; AND PROVEN TO ENHANCE THE SURVIVOR'S QUALITY OF LIFE. IN 2025, OUR HELPLINE ANSWERED 20,656 CALLS FROM SURVIVORS EACH CALL AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CONNECT SURVIVORS TO VITAL TAPS RESOURCES. OUR CASEWORK TEAM RESOLVED 9,790 CASES AND IDENTIFIED MORE THAN $149 MILLION IN EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN SURVIVORS.[24/7 NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR HELPLINE, SURVIVOR CARE TEAM, PEER MENTORS, RESOURCE KITS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COUNSELING CONNECTIONS, CASEWORK ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION SERVICES]
    Expenses $2,243,751
  • TAPS NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINARS: TAPS HOSTS TWO NATIONAL EVENTS ANNUALLY: THE NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINAR AND GOOD GRIEF CAMP AND THE NATIONAL MILITARY SUICIDE SURVIVOR SEMINAR AND GOOD GRIEF CAMP. THESE TWO, MULTI-DAY EVENTS BRING SURVIVORS TOGETHER WITH LEADING AUTHORITIES ON GRIEF AND TRAUMA SO THEY CAN LEARN COPING SKILLS AND HEALTHY GRIEVING TECHNIQUES. THESE EVENTS PROVIDE SAFE SPACES FOR GROWTH, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SURVIVORS TO HONOR THE LIVES AND SERVICE OF THEIR LOVED ONES, CONNECTIONS TO A VITAL, LONG-TERM SUPPORT NETWORK, AND THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY GRIEVING AND RESILIENCE FOR THEIR FUTURE. THE NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINAR AND GOOD GRIEF CAMP TAKE PLACE OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND THE NATIONAL MILITARY SUICIDE SURVIVOR SEMINAR AND GOOD GRIEF CAMP ARE HELD IN THE FALL WITH CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAMMING AND EXPERT SPEAKERS THAT ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC GRIEF A SURVIVOR OF SUICIDE LOSS MIGHT FACE. TO REACH AS MANY MILITARY SURVIVORS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS POSSIBLE, TAPS ALSO HOSTS A SERIES OF REGIONAL SEMINARS, TAPS TOGETHERS, CARE GROUPS, AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY THAT BRING THE HOPE, HEALING, AND CONNECTION OF THE NATIONAL MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINAR CLOSER TO HOME.
    Expenses $3,784,262
  • BEREAVEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING: THE TAPS INSTITUTE FOR HOPE AND HEALING EMPOWERS THE BEREAVED AND BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN EXPERTS AND THE BEREAVED THROUGH GRIEF, RESILIENCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. IN 2025, OVER 5,600 INDIVIDUALS REGISTERED FOR TAPS INSTITUTE COURSES. A SOUGHT-AFTER RESOURCE AROUND THE WORLD, THE INSTITUTE FEATURES INSIGHTFUL PROGRAMS AND TRAINING DELIVERED BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF GRIEF, TRAUMA, AND SUICIDE APPLICABLE TO SUPPORTING SURVIVORS ACROSS GENERATIONS. TAPS INSTITUTE PROVIDES COURSES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO SURVIVORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, CASUALTY OFFICERS, CHAPLAINS, GRIEF PROFESSIONALS, TRAUMA COUNSELORS, AND MANY OTHERS. FURTHER, OUR UNIQUE PROGRAM DESIGN AND DELIVERY HAS SOLIDIFIED TAPS AS A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT FOR BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE BEREAVED AND SUICIDE PRE- AND POSTVENTION INITIATIVES. TAPS SET THE STANDARD OF DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED, AND TRAUMATICALLY BEREAVED, AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BASED ON RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICES, AND THE NEEDS OF THE MILITARY SURVIVOR COMMUNITY.0

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
92-0152268
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
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,862,319
Income (IRS master file)
$23,699,961

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$22,823,255$15,617,356$14,168,179XML
990December 2024$15,863,235$16,247,276$2,263,700XML
990December 2023$18,231,747$20,950,488$7,429,076XML
990December 2022$15,082,753$15,690,732$10,721,930IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 92-0152268).

Questions about TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

What is the EIN of TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS is 92-0152268.
Is TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS 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 TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS 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 TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS 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 TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BONNIE CARROLL.
Who are the officers and directors of TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,551 (DIANA HOSFORD, VP).
How much revenue does TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,823,255, expenses of $15,617,356 and total assets of $14,168,179 at year end.

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