2026-03-20T15:52:28-05:00 2025-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 950 NORTH GLEBE ROAD SUITE 1200 ARLINGTON VA 22203 990 2025-01-01 474164006 TOWERCARES FOUNDATION INC TOWE 3014977041 7901 SANDY SPRING ROAD 4TH FLOOR LAUREL MD 207073589 RICHARD STAFFORD PRESIDENT 3014977041 2026-03-17 1 CHICHI MSANGI P01972113 5712279500 2026-03-17 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RICHARD STAFFORD 7901 SANDY SPRING ROAD 4TH FLOOR LAUREL MD 207073589 807640 0 X WWW.TOWERCARESFOUNDATION.ORG X 2015 MD SUPPORT CHILDREN IN NEED AS WELL AS HEROIC INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8 8 0 8 0 0 767375 779257 0 0 8882 5869 719 895 776976 786021 737497 1182279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34700 35809 772197 1218088 4779 -432067 1100752 866240 11195 208750 1089557 657490 TOWERCARES SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN NEED AS WELL AS BRAVE AND HEROIC INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE SACRIFICED WHILE PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM. 0 0 998688 971279 TOWERCARES GRANTS:GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHARITIES THAT MEET OUR MISSION: CHILDREN IN NEED AND BRAVE AND HEROIC INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE SACRIFICED WHILE PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM. PROVIDED UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION A $300,000 GRANT FOR ESTABLISHING THE TOWERCARES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE UMBC CYBER SCHOLARS PROGRAM. TOWERCARES HOLDS AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT JOHNS HOPKINSCHILDREN'S CENTER TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CARE AND RESEARCH. IN 2025TOWERCARES DONATED $72,420 OF PROCEEDS TO THE ORGANIZATION. 208155 200000 TOWERCARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:PROVIDED FORTY $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING STEM STUDIES AS THEIR COLLEGE MAJOR TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN NEED. $8,155 ADMIN FEES. 11000 11000 ANGEL PROGRAM:PROVIDED EIGHTEEN INDIVIDUALS WITH $500-$1,000 HOLIDAY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY FAMILIES IN NEED AT FORT MEADE. 1217843 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MD X X MARY-BRIGID MCCAULEY 3014977000 7901 SANDY SPRING ROAD 4TH FL LAUREL MD 20707 RICHARD STAFFORD PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 R ALLEN BRISENTINE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM POE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALVIN SMITH SECRETARY 0.30 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN BARRENTINE DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 MARTIN BRELAND DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 MONTE DZURENKO DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 ARLAND WHITE JR DIRECTOR 0.30 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 457382 50611 271264 779257 5869 5869 11869 50611 21619 -9750 -9750 9750 0 9750 9750 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 895 895 895 786021 0 0 6764 971279 971279 211000 211000 245 245 17712 17712 17852 17852 1218088 1217843 245 0 49172 25897 1045816 836336 5764 4007 15247 15247 0 0 1100752 866240 11195 8750 200000 11195 208750 X 1089557 657490 1089557 657490 1100752 866240 -432067 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 735305 902193 695764 767375 779257 3879894 735305 902193 695764 767375 779257 3879894 3879894 520 3774 8873 8882 5869 27918 14480 14950 17352 26720 22514 96016 4003828 0.96900 0.97240 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISC INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 265. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 618. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 567. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 719. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 895. GOLF TOURNAMENT - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 14,215. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 14,332. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 16,785. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 26,001. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 21,619. 15247 15247 0 0 861796 54156 21619 75775 786021 0 786021 1293863 54156 21619 75775 1218088 0 1218088 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 21,619. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 21,619. PART X, LINE 2: TOWERCARES FOUNDATION, INC. (FOUNDATION) IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3). THE FOUNDATION IS FUNDED PREDOMINANTLY THROUGH DONATIONS MADE TO IT BY INDIVIDUALS, FUNDRAISERS CONDUCTED ON ITS BEHALF BY VOLUNTEERS, AND IN-KIND AND CASH CORPORATE DONATIONS AND CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS OF EVENTS. THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX. TOWER GOLF CLASSIC 62480 50611 11869 21619 62480 50611 11869 21619 21619 -9750 1 A WIDER CIRCLE 10325 KENSINGTON PARKWAY 70 KENSINGTON MD 20895 522345144 501(C)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO VETERANS IN THE WASHINGTON DC REGION AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS 2 GRAND CENTRAL TOWER 140 E 45TH STREET FLOOR 21 NEW YORK NY 10017 611556042 501(C)(3) 8000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES WITH MENTORSHIPS FOR SKILL BUILDING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ANGELS OF AMERICA'S FALLEN 10010 DEVONWOOD COURT COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80920 455029479 501(C)(3) 6000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FOOD BANK 120 MARBURY DRIVE CROWNSVILLE MD 21032 521660473 501(C)(3) 30000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN TO TAKE HOME ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS; SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANK BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ANNAPOLIS & ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 121 S VILLA DRIVE ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 521736346 501(C)(3) 25000 0 N/A N/A $4 MILLION MILESTONE WINNER; TRANSPORTATION SUBSIDY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK 4900 PUERTO RICO AVENUE NE WASHINGTON DC 20017 521167581 501(C)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANK CASEY CARES 7100 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE STE 155 COLUMBIA MD 21046 522259802 501(C)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN COMFORT CASES 9300 GAITHER ROAD GAITHERSBURG MD 20877 464044090 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A COMFORT XL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION 11810 GRAND PARK AVENUE 500 NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852 136193105 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH IBD DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE FOUNDATION 1751 PINNACLE DRIVE SUITE 1000 MCLEAN VA 22102 842255626 501(C)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONALS ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION 1625 I STREET NW SUITE 725 WASHINGTON DC 20006 454292692 501(C)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO THEIR PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY, VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS EVERYMIND 1000 TWINBROOK PARKWAY ROCKVILLE MD 20852 520681147 501(C)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTS SERVING TOGETHER PROGRAM FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FISH OF LAUREL 308 GORMAN AVENUE LAUREL MD 20707 521182320 501(C)(3) 13000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANK FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION 12300 TWINBROOK PARKWAY SUITE 410 ROCKVILLE MD 20852 113158401 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A HEROES' LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FORT MEADE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION 7467 RIDGE ROAD SUITE 220 HANOVER MD 21076 453008961 501(C)(3) 25000 0 N/A N/A STEM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS IN FORT MEADE AREA; $4 MILLION MILESTONE WINNER FORT MEADE SPOUSES CLUB PO BOX 105 FORT MEADE MD 20755 943478573 501(C)(3) 13000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR FOOD PANTRY HORIZON DAY CAMP 8 MARKET PLACE BALTIMORE MD 21202 465555854 501(C)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH CANCER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP; $4 MILLION MILESTONE WINNER HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE 90 RITCHIE HIGHWAY PASADENA MD 21122 521457419 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ILL AND GRIEVING CHILDREN AND TEENS HOWARD COUNTY FOOD BANK 9385 GERWIG LANE SUITE J COLUMBIA MD 21046 520823083 501(C)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANK JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER 750 E PRATT STREET STE 1700 BALTIMORE MD 21202 520591656 501(C)(3) 72420 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR CHILD LIFE SERVICES MAKE-A-WISH MID-ATLANTIC 6555 ROCK SPRING DRIVE SUITE 280 BETHESDA MD 20817 521306075 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A OPERATION DREAM MAKER PROGRAM GRANTS WISHES TO CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS SERVE OR HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY MARYLAND FOOD BANK 2200 HALETHORPE FARMS ROAD BALTIMORE MD 21227 521135690 501(C)(3) 27500 0 N/A N/A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANK; PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE SUMMER AND SUPPER CLUB FOR CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES MARYLAND THERAPEUTIC RIDING 1141 SUNRISE BEACH ROAD CROWNSVILLE MD 21032 522035698 501(C)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A EQUINE SERVICES FOR HEROES PROGRAM MARYLAND VETERANS TRUST FUND 16 FRANCIS STREET 4TH FLOOR ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 467071740 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTS THE INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY HOUSEHOLDS MERCY MEDICAL ANGELS 101 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 1000 NORFOLK VA 23510 521374161 501(C)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION TO CRITICAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND VETERANS NEIGHBOR RIDE 5570 STERRETT PLACE SUITE 102 COLUMBIA MD 21044 320123282 501(C)(3) 18500 0 N/A N/A DRIVING HEROES PROGRAM; $4 MILLION MILESTONE WINNER OPERATION WARM HEART 9839 EMORY ROAD FORT MEADE MD 20755 932825644 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTS ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AT FORT MEADE OUR MILITARY KIDS 2911 HUNTER MILL ROAD SUITE 203 OAKTON VA 22124 562483648 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A PROVIDES GRANTS TO CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE DEPLOYED PARTNERS IN CARE 8151C RITCHIE HIGHWAY PASADENA MD 21122 521911806 501(C)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A VETERANS HELPING VETERANS PROGRAM SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK 741 8TH STREET SE WASHINGTON DC 20009 521006486 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A FOOD FUND AT PROMISE PLACE TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION 140 E STATE STREET DOYLESTOWN PA 18901 412237951 501(C)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTS BACK TO SCHOOL CHARACTER DAYS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH MENTORSHIP BY VETERANS USA CARES 11760 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE LOUISVILLE KY 40299 050588761 501(C)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A SUPPORTS MILITARY VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACING A TEMPORARY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION 14934 SCHAEFFER ROAD BOYDS MD 20841 452981579 501(C)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A UTILIZES THE TRAINING OF SERVICE DOGS AS A THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION OF VETERANS SUFFERING FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES 33 0 PROVIDED FORTY $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING STEM STUDIES AS THEIR COLLEGE MAJOR TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN NEED. 40 200000 N/A N/A PROVIDED EIGHTEEN INDIVIDUALS WITH $500-$1,000 HOLIDAY FINANCIALASSISTANCE GRANTS TO ENLISTED SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY FAMILIES INNEED AT FORT MEADE. 8 11000 N/A N/A PART I, LINE 2: TOWERCARES AWARDS GRANTS TO U.S. 501(C)3 DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION. WE GENERALLY PROVIDE RESTRICTED FUNDS DIRECTED TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS; THIS ALLOWS US GREATER ABILITY TO MONITOR HOW FUNDS ARE UTILIZED. GRANTEES PROVIDE US WITH DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAMS INCLUDING: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OFFERED, GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF FOCUS, MISSION STATEMENT, OPERATING BUDGET, NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED, NUMBER OF PAID STAFF, SPECIFIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW INCLUDING HOW FUNDS ARE USED, BUDGET, TIMETABLE, GOALS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND A LIST OF BOARD/MANAGEMENT/TRUSTEES. EACH ORGANIZATION IS FULLY VETTED PRIOR TO RECOMMENDING FOR A GRANT. WE FOLLOW THE PROGRAM'S PROGRESS AND ASK FOR FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE USED AS INTENDED. WHERE GRANTS ARE PROVIDED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS, AS WITH OTHER GRANTEES, RECIPIENTS ARE CAREFULLY VETTED AND REVIEWED TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE WELL-MANAGED ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A COMMITTEES: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH SUCH STANDING OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES, INCLUDING AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT SHALL DEEM APPROPRIATE TO CONDUCT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION AND TO ADVISE THE BOARD, AND SHALL DEFINE THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH COMMITTEES. THE MEMBERS AND CHAIRMEN OF ALL COMMITTEES SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE DULY ELECTED, BUT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AT ANY TIME BY VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE. NO COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF FEWER THAN TWO (2) MEMBERS. PERSONS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS MAY BE APPOINTED AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE VOTING RIGHTS, IF ANY, OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS SHALL BE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS ACTION DESIGNATING SUCH SPECIFIC POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NO COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE POWER: (A) TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THESE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (B) TO APPROVE ANY ACTION OR EXERCISE ANY AUTHORITY REQUIRING THE APPROVAL OF MORE THAN A MAJORITY OF A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS; (C) TO TAKE ANY ACTION FOR WHICH FINAL AUTHORITY IS RESERVED TO THE CORPORATION OR WHICH HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; OR ( D) TO TAKE OTHER ACTION WHICH MAY NOT BE DELEGATED TO IT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND OR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR THESE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED. ONCE THE DRAFT IS AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND ANY CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE FILING PRIOR TO SUBMISSION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER STAFF ARE COVERED. AN ANNUAL SURVEY IS CONDUCTED REQUESTING DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS IS IMPOSED AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ALL LEVELS ARE REVIEWED. RESTRICTIONS FOR CONFLICTS WOULD INCLUDE REMOVAL OF ACCESS TO FUNDS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND MAY INCLUDE TERMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO POTENTIAL/ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE 990 IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE PRODUCED UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATON MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 7901 SANDY SPRING ROAD LAUREL MD 20707 BANK MD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0