2021-10-20T15:05:55-07:00 2020-12-31 204994635 IRYNA AC 1000 Broadway 200-G Oakland CA 94607 990 2020-01-01 208139201 Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation SENT 9253806342 2303 Camino Ramon Suite 270 San Ramon CA 94583 Michael Conklin Chairman 2021-10-20 true Michael Conklin 999009999 Iryna Oreshkova CPA P00842984 5104679506 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Michael Conklin 2303 Camino Ramon Suite 270 San Ramon CA 94583 3261755 false X www.sentinelsoffreedom.org X 2007 CO The Foundation formed for the purpose of assisting veterans who have suffered severe duty-related injuries resulting in permanent physical disability in their efforts to become productive, self-sufficient, integrated members of their community. 11 9 13 9 0 2526373 1492646 0 54008 69954 -8322 0 2572059 1562600 1504841 1618532 0 664115 756856 0 306171 571307 448077 2740263 2823465 -168204 -1260865 5299747 3936279 187081 89327 5112666 3846952 Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation (the Foundation) is a Colorado notprofit organization formed in 2007 for the purpose of assisting veterans who have suffered severe duty-related injuries resulting in permanent physical disability since September 11, 2001 in their efforts to become productive, self-sufficient, integrated members of their community, and to raise awareness of the sacrifice these veterans have made in order to motivate the local community to rally behind these young men and women and ensure their success. The Foundation develops a scholarship package for each sentinel that may include providing a home or an apartment adapted to the specific disabilities of the veteran, employment and employment training, reliable transportation, financial and career counseling, and mentoring. false false 2204092 1618532 Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation (the Foundation) is a Colorado not-for-profit organization which was formed and commenced its operations in January 2007 for the purpose of assisting veterans who have suffered severe duty-related injuries resulting in permanent physical disability since September 11, 2001. The assistance is intended to enable these veterans to become productive, self-sufficient, integrated members of their community, and to raise awareness of the sacrifice these veterans have made in order to motivate the local community to rally behind these young men and women and ensure their success. 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Since the Foundation has awarded a large number of scholarships, a considerable amount of funds are held in bank and investment accounts to ensure that all commitments to scholarship recipients will be met. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13854 13189 665 665 Other Assets 491150 491150 X 1563341 -4849 5590 741 1562600 1562600 2829055 5590 5590 2823465 2823465 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a private foundation. However, income from activities not directly related to the tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2020.Effective October 1, 2009, the Foundation adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Tax guidance FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Accordingly, the Foundation recognizes the effect of income tax positions only when those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The Foundation believes the adoption of this guidance had no material impact on the Foundations financial statements. true Contra Costa Community Colleg 500 Court Street Martinez CA 94553 680342035 10000 0 For Student Veteran Centers 1 0 Housing Assistance 156 1390593 Vehicle Expenses Assistance 36 24764 Living/Mentoring Support 144 186414 Furnishings Assistance 3 3761 Additional Supplemental Information Decisions to award Sentinels of Freedom Scholarships (grants/assistance) are made by the Board of Directors of the Foundation and are recorded in board meeting minutes. The Board deliberation in awarding a scholarship involves a review of the application and other input and a discussion of candidate interviews. While the decision to award a scholarship is recorded, the details of the deliberation are not. The amounts of the scholarships are needs-based, with the amount varying as needs arise over the life of the scholarship. Scholarship grants are normally paid by the Foundation directly to property owners, vendors or others supporting the Sentinels over the life of the Scholarship. X X false false false false false false false false false Michael Conklin Chairman & CEO 158714 4039 162753 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The IRS Form 990 will be reviewed and approved by each member of the Sentinels of Freedom Board of Directors before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The board reviews the conflict of interest policy annually. Monitoring the implementation of the policy is an ongoing process for each individual board member. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Sentinels of Freedom Board of Directors, at their board meeting (Mr. Conklin abstaining), established the rate of pay effective March 1, 2009, for the Chief Executive Officer (Michael Conklin) to be paid twice monthly and subject to adjustment based on his performance and the funding situation of the Foundation. The board determined that he would be engaged as an independent contractor and no benefits would be provided. This decision followed a review of comparable pay for nonprofit executives with similar levels of responsibility and authority, and continued the amount and circumstances of his pay that had been established by the previous board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees Salary recommendation were prepared by the Director of Operations, the salary and justification reviewed by the CFO and CEO, and then approved by the BOD. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Sentinels of Freedom will make its IRS Form 990, governing documents, financial statements and policies available for access/download from its organizational Internet web site. Copies will also be provided by mail to those who request a mailed copy.