Operation Shoebox
Operation Shoebox
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More about this organization
Mission
Operation Shoebox was founded in 2003 in an effort to send much needed support to our men and women deployed outside the United States. We continue to send care packages to those deployed to lift their spirits and let them know that we care about them and they are not forgotten.
About
Shipping costs and supplies to ship containers of personal hygiene and other items to active U.S. military personnel stationed in or around combat areas. This also includes warehouse space used to store and assemble goods prior to shipping, office space for administration, and a thrift store to accept donated items for resale.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Support active u.s. military troops. the organization receives donations of personal hygiene items and other goods that are packaged and shipped to soldiers stationed in and around combat areas. the organization also ships clothing and other items to wounded soldiers which are more suitable to wear as they undergo treatment and rehabilitation. toys and other items are sent for distribution by troops to local children.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Support active u.s. military troops. the organization receives donations of personal hygiene items and other goods that are packaged and shipped to soldiers stationed in and around combat areas. the organization also ships clothing and other items to wounded soldiers which are more suitable to wear as they undergo treatment and rehabilitation. toys and other items are sent for distribution by troops to local children.”.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 7140 EAST HIGHWAY 25, BELLEVIEW, FL, 34420.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 4 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $7,297.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $131,342 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $48,505 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.