2020-09-15T14:01:43-05:00 2019-12-31 371611326 ARONSON LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 ROCKVILLE MD 20850 990 2019-01-01 201687786 SPIRIT OF AMERICA WORLDWIDE SPIR 5719701370 3033 WILSON BLVD 700 ARLINGTON VA 22201 James Hake Chief Executive Officer 2020-09-15 true ROBERT EBY CPA P01682202 3012316200 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z JAMES HAKE 3033 WILSON BLVD 700 ARLINGTON VA 22201 8755568 false X WWW.SPIRITOFAMERICA.ORG X 2004 CA To support the safety and success of Americans serving abroad and the local people and partners they seek to help. 6 5 25 6 0 0 5077862 7470346 0 0 16250 33021 -45 0 5094067 7503367 1338874 1120731 0 0 2021490 2434173 0 0 827190 1004468 1473190 4364832 5028094 729235 2475273 7289082 9694646 193725 109113 7095357 9585533 Spirit of America's mission is to support the safety and success of Americans serving abroad by helping them assist local people, and by connecting them to the capabilities, resources and goodwill of the American people and the private sector. false false 3620188 1120731 Spirit of America is a nonprofit citizen service organization founded in response to the attacks of 9/11. Our mission is to support the safety and success of Americans serving abroad and the local people and partners they seek to help. Each project supported the safety and success of deployed US troops and officials, strengthened America's security, and demonstrated the best of who Americans are and what America stands for. Spirit of America, founded in 2003, is a 501c3 tax-exempt public charity. We apply our resources at the intersection of security, human need, and US national interest. This support makes deployed US personnel safer and more successful in their missions and helps local people by improving security and stability. At the same time, we provide Americans an opportunity to connect with and support the work of those who serve abroad, a connection that leads to a more well-informed public and more effective US engagement in the world. The efforts focused on priorities critical to US national security interests in five main regions: 2) The Middle East: increasing stability and reducing conflict through the provision of targeted humanitarian and economic assistance to vulnerable communities and building the capacity of host nation partners. 3) The Sahel and Horn of Africa: increasing stability and reducing conflict through the provision of targeted humanitarian and economic assistance to vulnerable communities and building the capacity of host nation partners. 4) Eastern Europe: strengthening relationships between the United States and friends, partners, and allies through community engagement/outreach efforts and partner capacity-building initiatives. 5) Southeast Asia: increasing stability and reducing conflict through the provision of targeted humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities. Strengthening relationships between the United States and friends, partners, and allies through capacity-building initiatives 6) Latin America: increasing stability and countering transnational criminal organizations through community engagement/outreach efforts and partner capacity-building initiatives. 3620188 true true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 19 0 25 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 5 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false true true true true false CA CO CT DC FL GA AL HI IL KS KY ME AK MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA AR WA WV WI X X X DORI O'DONNELL 7038297450 3033 WILSON BLVD SUITE 700 ARLINGTON VA 22201 James D Hake Chief Executive Officer 40.0 X X 156698 0 5808 Bob Oster Board Chair 0.5 X 0 0 0 Fred Khosravi Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 John Phelan Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Michael Bigham Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Natalie Cryer Board Member 0.5 X 0 0 0 Dorothy O'Donnell Chief Financial Officer 40.0 X 123166 0 5233 Isaac A Eagan Chief Operating Officer 40.0 X 150000 0 6065 Peggy Findley Board Secretary 0.5 X 0 0 0 Hal Christoper Clary Director, Citizen-Military Partnerships 40.0 X 112917 0 4574 Ryan L Frost Director of Field Operations 40.0 X 121458 0 4917 Zackaria M Bazzi Project Manager 40.0 X 103500 0 4199 767739 0 30796 6 false true false Metaforce LLC 2342 42nd Ave E Seattle WA 981122734 RE-BRANDING AND WEB DESIGN CONSULTING 287505 1 7470346 139935 7470346 0 0 0 0 0 33751 33751 0 0 1251471 1252201 -730 0 -730 -730 0 0 0 0 0 7503367 0 0 33021 1120731 1120731 464075 311973 86474 65628 1552886 1043923 289360 219603 59809 40206 11145 8458 193732 130237 36098 27397 163671 110027 30498 23146 7170 3418 3557 195 44267 21626 20538 2103 364474 94733 23865 245876 168699 86993 12993 68713 91631 54468 14157 23006 136335 92817 24287 19231 554551 425908 14943 113700 53011 36090 9444 7477 50426 45249 2889 2288 BUSINESS TAXES AND LICENSES 2626 1789 468 369 0 0 0 0 5028094 3620188 580716 827190 1827187 1801115 1256307 2291194 3922768 5250000 3281 0 0 46570 44600 104605 65420 49835 39185 104436 117295 0 78698 151257 0 0 7289082 9694646 89116 3896 0 104609 105217 193725 109113 X 2837325 3543074 4258032 6042459 7095357 9585533 7289082 9694646 2475273 14903 0 X false true X true false X 2473324 5542587 4490441 5369732 7470346 25346430 0 0 2473324 5542587 4490441 5369732 7470346 25346430 12043457 13302973 5811 5017 37365 21233 33751 103177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25449607 0 0.5227 0.5638 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 107033 17960 2905 122088 100000 7033 2632 2632 107033 100000 2157 2157 100000 90717 9283 1881 1881 100000 100000 -7427 1545 311 90717 0.1809 0.8191 0.0 false false 6755 1780 4975 97850 63640 34210 39185 other 105217 105217 X 7576412 14903 58142 0 73045 7503367 0 0 7503367 5086236 58142 0 58142 5028094 0 0 5028094 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds During 2015, the organization received one donor-restricted endowment fund which is held in an investment account. Correlating net assets are classified as permanently restricted. Investment income and gains from these investments are available to be appropriated for general operational use. The donor has requested the nominal value of the gift be retained in perpetuity to support the organization's activities. The organization's policy is to appropriate earnings from this endowment to support its program purpose activities. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Organization evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2019, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Organization records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2016 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities. false Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID WHEELCHAIRS, FOOD SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES, DOG KENNELS, FIREFIGHTING AND EMT KITS, HYGIENE ITEMS, FIRST AID KITS, MOSQUITO NETS 116077 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTION FOR MONGOLIAN DOCTORS, DENTAL CHAIR, DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, RANGER HANDBOOKS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, WATER PUMP, MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 108174 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, DISASTER RESPONSE EQUIPMENT, DIGITIZATION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, VARIOUS SPORTS EQUIPMENT, RADIO EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 160087 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID FOOD BOXES , BULK FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL CLINIC EQUIPMENT, MINE DETECTORS, DOG FOOD AND MEDICINE, GENERATOR AND FUEL, FIRST AID KITS, EXAM BEDS, ULTRASOUND 312927 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID VOCATIONAL TRAINING, STEAM EDUCATION, SEWING MACHINES, TREE SAPLINGS, RENOVATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS 66633 South America 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID LITTERS AND CARRIERS, MEDIC BAGS AND MATERIALS, CONFERENCE SUPPORT, CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR CHILDREN, BACKPACKS 40973 South Asia 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID BLANKETS, TARPS, MOSQUITO AND INSECT REPELLENT, CONFERENCE SUPPORT 15908 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 ,PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HUMANITARIAN AID RADIO STATION EQUIPMENT, METAL DETECTORS, WALL CONSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD AID, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, LIVESTOCK, HAND CRANK RADIOS, DENTAL SUPPLIES AND OUTREACH 299952 0 0 0 0 0 0 1120731 0 1120731 WHEELCHAIRS, FOOD SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES, DOG KENNELS, FIREFIGHTING AND EMT KITS, HYGIENE ITEMS, FIRST AID KITS, MOSQUITO NETS Central America and the Caribbean 142274 116077 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTION FOR MONGOLIAN DOCTORS, DENTAL CHAIR, DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, RANGER HANDBOOKS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, WATER PUMP, MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS East Asia and the Pacific 470128 108174 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, DISASTER RESPONSE EQUIPMENT, DIGITIZATION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, VARIOUS SPORTS EQUIPMENT, RADIO EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 10899352 160087 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV FOOD BOXES , BULK FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL CLINIC EQUIPMENT, MINE DETECTORS, DOG FOOD AND MEDICINE, GENERATOR AND FUEL, FIRST AID KITS, EXAM BEDS, ULTRASOUND Middle East and North Africa 312543 312927 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV VOCATIONAL TRAINING, STEAM EDUCATION, SEWING MACHINES, TREE SAPLINGS, RENOVATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER, ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS Russia and Neighboring States 233169 66633 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV LITTERS AND CARRIERS, MEDIC BAGS AND MATERIALS, CONFERENCE SUPPORT, CHRISTMAS TOYS FOR CHILDREN, BACKPACKS South America 39705 40973 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV BLANKETS, TARPS, MOSQUITO AND INSECT REPELLENT, CONFERENCE SUPPORT South Asia 1097 15908 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV RADIO STATION EQUIPMENT, METAL DETECTORS, WALL CONSTRUCTION, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FOOD AID, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, LIVESTOCK, HAND CRANK RADIOS, DENTAL SUPPLIES AND OUTREACH Sub-Saharan Africa 436345 299952 TANGIBLE GOODS AND ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY PEOPLE FMV false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 ACCOUNTABILITY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF SPIRIT OF AMERICA'S FIELD OPERATIONS; PRIOR TO INITIATING ANY LINE 2 PROJECT, CONTROLS ARE PUT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE; SOA DRAFTS AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE PROPOSED RELATIONSHIPS AND OBTAINING DETAILED INVOICES FROM ANY VENDORS OR OTHER IMPLEMENTERS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT; METHODS OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARE ALSO CLEARLY ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON ANY INITIATIVES IN MOST CASES; FINAL ASSESSMENTS OF THE PRODUCTS DELIVERED/SERVICES RENDERED/WORK COMPLETED IS CONDUCTED BY EITHER THE SOA REPRESENTATIVE OR THE US GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL (EITHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR DEPARTMENT OF STATE) WITH WHOM SOA WORKS; IN INSTANCES WHERE THE SOA REPRESENTATIVE IS NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, DETAILED DOCUMENTATION - PHOTOS, STATEMENTS, AND OTHER EVIDENCE - IS REQUESTED. Schedule F, Part III(c) THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS BENEFITING FROM SPIRIT OF AMERICA'S SUPPORT WAS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF TANGIBLE GOODS, AND/OR TRAINING AND SERVICES PROVIDED X X X false false false false false false false false false James D Hake Chief Executive Officer 156698 0 0 0 0 0 5333 0 475 0 162506 0 0 0 Isaac A Eagan Chief Operating Officer 150000 0 0 0 0 0 6000 0 65 0 156065 0 0 0 X Books 3 17998 Market value X Software 1 588 Market value X Medical Supplies 1 13570 Market value X Metal Detectors 4 47809 Market value X Sports Equipment 1 59970 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Other - Books number of contributions Other - Software number of contributions Other - Medical Supplies number of contributions Other - Metal Detectors number of contributions Other - Sports Equipment number of contributions Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body In 2019, the organization did not have committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A CPA firm is hired to prepare the Form 990 and the Form 990 is forwarded to the governing body before the return is filed Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The company purchases standard compensation surveys and employee offer letters are drafted based on standard practices determined from this information Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public All pertinent documents are made available to the public on the organization's website, an internet search, or upon request by interested parties Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c SPIRIT OF AMERICA HAD THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN 2019