Gold Star Wives Of America Inc is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Gold Star Wives Of America Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2023, Gold Star Wives Of America Inc generated $128.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $191.8k during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER SERVICES TO MEMBERSAND THEIR FAMILIES.ALL MEMBERS LOST A SPOUSE IN THE UNITEDSTATES ARMED FORCES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claire Manning-Dick President | 10 | $0 | |
Tracey Koehlmoos Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Betty Crawford Treasurer | 10 | $0 | |
Linda Hutchinson Parliamentarian | 10 | $0 | |
Kathy Upchurch Historian | 10 | $0 | |
Jeanette Early Chaplain | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $78,734 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $55,464 |
| Investment income | $40 |
| Gain or Loss | -$8,848 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $3,330 |
| Total Revenue | $128,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $114,075 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,820 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $10,646 |
| Other expenses | $61,267 |
| Total expenses | $191,808 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $436,049 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $437,549 |
| Total liabilities | $15,034 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $422,515 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Project Night Sky Huntsville, AL | $1,210,777 | $450,000 |
Broken Star Fund West Palm Beach, FL | $565,411 | $244,227 |
Gold Star Wives Of America Inc Birmingham, AL | $437,549 | $0 |
Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society Atlanta, GA | $254,233 | $0 |
Star Art Foundation miami, FL | $945 | $0 |