Nonprofit · EIN 81-5393249
WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC
Tax-exempt · PT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $126,101 | $30,800 | $95,301 | $881,110 | $0 | $881,110 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $158,473 | $65,793 | $92,680 | $785,809 | $0 | $785,809 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $119,475 | $108,276 | $11,199 | $679,578 | $0 | $679,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $109,018
- of which government grants
- $32,611
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,406
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,102
- Other revenue
- $9,677
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,874
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,926
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $785,809
- Total assets, end of year
- $881,110
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $881,110
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $629,476
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $881,110
- Gross receipts
- $129,535
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnell Shields | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Dove | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Wint | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Mosher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen R Deutsch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Warmeling | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Gaines | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A GAINES | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| THURNELL SHIELDS | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LAURA C DOVE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KEN WINT | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF MOSHER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN R DEUTSCH | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JON WARMELING | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A GAINES | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| THURNELL SHIELDS | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LAURA C DOVE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KEN WINT | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEFF MOSHER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN R DEUTSCH | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JON WARMELING | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3280 TAMIAMI TRL STE 36, PT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952-8086
- In care of
- % MICHAEL A GAINES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michael Gaines, 3280-36 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- Signed the 990
- Michael Gaines, Chairman
- Phone
- (941) 218-0456
- Website
- https://www.wrgainesjr.org/
- Return prepared by
- Ellen Fontana CPA LLC
Mission
The Fund was established to honor the sacrifice of William R Gaines Jr as well as other veterans and first responders. William R Gaines Jr made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. He was killed in the attack on the American marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon on October 23rd 1983. The fund is currently working with various Charlotte County based organizations to refurbish and improve a county park, renamed the William R Gaines Jr veteran Memorial Park.
Program accomplishments
- Beirut Peacemakers Memorial Tower started Phase 1 - poured foundation for tower and installed pile cap. Gala Fundraiser August 30, 2024 - Kicked off Capital Campaign for Phase 2 of Tower Installed new ADA Kayak Launch September 2024 Peacekeepers Tower Concert October 2024 Freedom Run 2024 December 20240
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5393249
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $881,110
- Income (IRS master file)
- $129,535
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $126,101 | $30,800 | $881,110 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $158,473 | $65,793 | $785,809 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $119,475 | $108,276 | $679,578 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-5393249).
Questions about WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC
- What is the EIN of WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC is 81-5393249.
- Is WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Gaines.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILLIAM R GAINES JR VETERAN MEMORIA L FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $126,101, expenses of $30,800 and total assets of $881,110 at year end.
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