2014-11-18T12:55:28-06:00 2013-12-31 WATKINS MEEGAN LLC 6720B ROCKLEDGE DRIVE SUITE 750 BETHESDA MD 20817 990 2013-01-01 203973151 THANKS USA % MICHELE STORK THAN 7035564259 1390 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD Suite 260 MCLEAN VA 22101 MICHELE STORK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7035564259 2014-11-11 true DANIEL D O'SHEA P00957510 7035564259 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z MICHELE STORK 1390 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD MCLEAN VA 22101 1361345 false X WWW.THANKSUSA.ORG X 2005 VA Thanks U.S.A. is a non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. (Continued in schedule O) 26 26 3 55 0 1512279 1206301 0 0 458 744 -93763 -95754 1418974 1111291 912832 831350 0 0 175121 204793 0 0 58799 560992 463874 1648945 1500017 -229971 -388726 1987877 1536519 552552 486351 1435325 1050168 Thanks U.S.A. is a non-partisan, charitable effort to mobilize Americans of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We do this by providing need-based college, technical, and vocational-school scholarships for their children and spouses. false false 1327753 831350 In 2013, 282 scholarships were awarded, bringing the total since 2006 to 3,000 scholarships awarded totaling nearly $10 Million. Recipients come from each of the 50 states and the district of Columbia, and represent all military branches including the Guard and Reserve. 51173 Treasure Hunt Program - Thanks U.S.A.'s on-line American History Treasure Hunt raises awareness, excitement, and funds for the scholarship program in an educational, family-friendly way. The treasure-hunt program is underwritten by the Entertainment Software Association for the years 2009 through 2014. 1378926 true true false false false false false true false true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 3 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 26 26 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA DC IL KS KY MD MA NH NJ NY OR VA X X X MICHELE STORK 7038554108 1390 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD MCLEAN VA 22101 Jorge Adeler Director 2.0 X Stephen E Baskin Director 2.0 X Fred Cannon Director 0.5 X General George W Casey Jr Director 2.0 X Major General Jack Catton Director 2.0 X Tom Cooper Director 0.5 X Jill A Dyal Director 2.0 X Alexander Ehrlich Director 2.0 X Frank Fahrenkopf Jr Director 0.5 X Timothy H Gillis Director 2.0 X William Hansen Director 1.0 X Gillian Jaeger Director 1.0 X General James L Jones Director 0.5 X Gary M Kittay Director 2.0 X Lt General Normand Lezy Director 2.0 X Harry I Martin Jr Director 2.0 X Laura A Odell Director 0.5 X Deanna Tanner Okun Director 3.0 X Rachel Okun Director 3.0 X Russ Owen Director 1.0 X Rod Paige Director 0.5 X Peter L Thoren Director 2.0 X Honorable Zach Wamp Director 2.0 X Patricia St George Treasurer 3.0 X X Carolyn Ferek Secretary 4.0 X X Honorable Robert D Okun Chairman & CEO 6.0 X X Michele Stork Executive Director 60.0 X 110000 0 2400 110000 0 2400 1 false false false 0 677374 528927 189209 1206301 0 744 744 0 0 0 0 0 0 154300 677374 250054 -95754 -95754 0 0 0 1111291 -95010 0 831350 831350 0 0 112400 91044 11240 10116 0 71259 66010 2623 2626 0 6600 6600 14534 11998 1563 973 0 0 42195 19212 22983 0 0 0 141132 130629 400 10103 0 24759 16722 6465 1572 33355 25366 7269 720 0 0 11757 11757 0 3122 3122 0 0 0 3022 3022 INDIRECT COST ALLOCATION 0 15000 -15000 IN-KIND GOODS 189209 147581 8939 32689 TREASURE HUNT PRIZES EXPENSE 7000 7000 TAXES AND FEES 4732 4732 3591 2135 1456 1500017 1378926 62292 58799 992680 995393 0 0 822621 383156 7915 4500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23135 26697 0 0 0 80738 74981 0 0 0 0 60788 51792 1987877 1536519 552552 486351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 552552 486351 X 326331 284433 1033994 765735 75000 0 1435325 1050168 1987877 1536519 -388726 3569 X false true X true X 2058717 1481364 2358522 1512279 1206301 8617183 0 0 2058717 1481364 2358522 1512279 1206301 8617183 1762948 6854235 674 1277 768 458 744 3921 5143 8954 280 14377 0 8635481 0.79373 0.76780 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 51792 false false 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 false false 0 0 X 1587834 3569 222920 226489 1361345 -250054 -250054 1111291 1972991 222920 250054 472974 1500017 1500017 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTIONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 A TREASURE CHEST OF CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS PLUS AUTHENTIC COINAGE DATING ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE FAMOUS SILVER DOLLAR; OVER 1,000 CARATS OF GENUINE FACETED GEMS (INCLUDING RUBY, AMETHYST, OPAL AND TURQUOISE); ALL BIRTH STONES REPRESENTED; ALSO LUMINOUS PEARL STRANDS, GOLD NUGGETS, CORAL CARVINGS, COINS RETRIEVED FROM SHIPWRECKS, DIAMOND RINGS, EMERALD EARRINGS, JADE AND CORAL PENDANTS AND PINS, SAPPHIRE JEWELRY AND MUCH MORE. THE TREASURE CHEST SUPPORTS THE THANKS U.S.A. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THAT ITEMS ARE AUCTIONED OFF AT FUNDRAISERS AND FUNDS GO TOWARDS THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. ALSO, ITEMS ARE GIVEN AS PART OF THE GRAND PRIZE FOR THE TREASURE HUNT. THE TREASURE HUNT RAISES AWARENESS OF EXCITEMENT AND FUNDS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN AN EDUCATIONAL, FAMILY-FRIENDLY WAY. FIN 48 NOTE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 Thanks U.S.A. is exempt from federal and state income taxes (except taxes on unrelated business income) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is not a private foundation. Thanks U.S.A. had no federal and state taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012; therefore, the accompanying financial statements do not include a provision for federal or state income taxes. Thanks U.S.A. believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and, as such, it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Thanks U.S.A. recognizes interest expense and penalties related to income taxes on uncertain tax positions in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the statements of financial position and general and administrative expenses on the statements of activities and change in net assets. There is no provision in these financial statements for penalties and interest related to income taxes on uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. OTHER ADJUSTMENTS - REVENUE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE: (250,054) OTHER ADJUSTMENTS - EXPENSE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE: 250,054 GALA 267000 222200 44800 0 0 0 53571 0 49220 J. CASEY GOLF 229574 190574 39000 0 0 0 20013 0 21523 8 335100 264600 70500 0 0 0 17463 0 88264 831674 677374 154300 0 0 0 91047 0 159007 250054 -95754 true Scholarship 282 831350 0 FMV PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S. FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 PER THE SCHOLARSHIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROCEDURES MANUAL, A CHECKLIST FOR DECISIONS IS PREPARED WHICH REQUIRES THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE CONTRACT AND ALL PROGRAM PARAMETERS BY BOTH THE PROGRAM MANAGER AND A SENIOR MANAGER OF THE DEPARTMENT. AFTER REVIEWING THE PROGRAM PARAMETERS, EACH PERSON INVOLVED IN THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS SIGNS OFF ON THE DECISIONS FORM. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ARE CHECKED AT VARIOUS STAGES IN PROCESSING WITH THE FINAL CHECK CONDUCTED BY THE COMMITTEE AT THE TIME OF RECIPIENT SELECTION. X Event Tickets 13 170691 FMV X Hotel Stays 2 700 FMV X Golf Packages 6 2296 FMV X Gift Cards 2 10165 FMV X Golf/tennis hats 4 2355 FMV X Car Rental 2 1200 FMV X Jewelry 2 1302 FMV X Signs 2 500 FMV false false false Organization's Mission Form 990, Part I, Line 1 (contined from page 1) Thanks U.S.A. provides need-based scholarships for their children and spouses to study at an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school. BOARD REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN PERSON WITH THE CEO/CHAIRMAN. UPON APPROVAL FROM THE CEO/CHAIRMAN, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENTS. UPON INCORPORATING COMMENTS FROM THE OFFICERS AND BOARD, THE FORM 990 IS FILED. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS A STANDING ITEM ON THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA. IT IS REVIEWED TWICE A YEAR WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE CEO CONSULTS WITH THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR. HE ALSO USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM PUBLIC SOURCES SUCH AS THE NONPROFIT TIMES AND ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION GOING FORWARD FOR THE ENSUING 12 MONTHS AND ARRIVES AT THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION PACKAGE. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Family Relationships FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 Board Members Honorable Robert D. Okun and Deanna Tanner Okun are husband and wife. Their daughter is Board Member Rachel Okun.