Vets For Economic Freedom Trust
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 163
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 09/2017
- EIN
- 45-3593119
Organization Overview
Vets For Economic Freedom Trust, operating under the name Concerned Veterans For America, is located in Arlington, VA. As of 09/2017, Concerned Veterans For America employed 163 individuals. Concerned Veterans For America 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT WILL PRESERVE THE FREEDOM AND LIBERTY THAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SO PROUDLY FOUGHT AND SACRIFICED TO DEFEND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONCERNED VETERANS FOR AMERICA TRANSLATED THE EXPERIENCE, CONCERNS, AND HOPES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO A COMMON VISION OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM. WE PROVIDED A NEW AND UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE ISSUES THAT THREATEN TO CRIPPLE NOT ONLY OUR ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY, BUT THE SPIRIT OF OPPORTUNITY AND LIBERTY THAT WE FOUGHT TO DEFEND AND ALL AMERICANS CHERISH. WE BROUGHT THAT FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND OUR LEADERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RALLIES, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, WEB CONTENT AND MEDIA APPEARANCES, BOTH DIRECTLY AND BY TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING CITIZEN ACTIVISTS TO THE SAME.
CONCERNED VETERANS FOR AMERICA TRANSLATED THE EXPERIENCE, CONCERNS, AND HOPES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES INTO A COMMON VISION OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM. WE PROVIDED A NEW AND UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE ISSUES THAT THREATEN TO CRIPPLE NOT ONLY OUR ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY, BUT THE SPIRIT OF OPPORTUNITY AND LIBERTY THAT WE FOUGHT TO DEFEND AND ALL AMERICANS CHERISH. WE BROUGHT THAT FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND OUR LEADERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RALLIES, ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, WEB CONTENT AND MEDIA APPEARANCES, BOTH DIRECTLY AND BY TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING CITIZEN ACTIVISTS TO THE SAME.
CONCERNED VETERANS FOR AMERICA CONDUCTED LARGE-SCALE GRASSROOTS, PAID, AND ONLINE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTING MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL FAILURES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND ELSEWHERE IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS FAILURES OF LEADERSHIP AND VISION IN BOTH CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND DISCUSSING POTENTIAL SHORT- AND LONG-TERM POLICY SOLUTIONS TO THOSE INSTITUTIONAL FAILURES.
CONCERNED VETERANS FOR AMERICA CONDUCTED LARGE-SCALE GRASSROOTS, PAID, AND ONLINE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTING MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL FAILURES AT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND ELSEWHERE IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS FAILURES OF LEADERSHIP AND VISION IN BOTH CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND DISCUSSING POTENTIAL SHORT- AND LONG-TERM POLICY SOLUTIONS TO THOSE INSTITUTIONAL FAILURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy Lair Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $75,000 |
Josh Fisher Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jae Pak President & COO | Officer | 50 | $263,984 |
Mark Lucas President & Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Gecan Vice President (strategy) | Officer | 50 | $171,154 |
Dan Caldwell VP (political Action) | Officer | 50 | $158,294 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Events Strategies Inc Event Logistics | 9/29/17 | $405,996 |
Events Strategies Inc Event Logistics | 9/29/17 | $405,996 |
Madison Rising Event Entertainment | 9/29/17 | $105,000 |
Madison Rising Event Entertainment | 9/29/17 | $105,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,524,557 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,524,557 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$28,662 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,522,135 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $193,742 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $254,962 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $17,000 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,538,314 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,293 |
| Other employee benefits | $173,143 |
| Payroll taxes | $123,085 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,285 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $181,797 |
| Advertising and promotion | $127,113 |
| Office expenses | $151,676 |
| Information technology | $78,904 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,069 |
| Travel | $416,105 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $124,076 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,614 |
| Insurance | $10,745 |
| All other expenses | $15,689 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,484,612 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |