2024-11-15T03:34:32-00:00 2023-12-31 043383155 RHR Smith & Company CPA's 3 Old Orchard Road Buxton ME 04093 990 2023-01-01 208362270 Wreaths Across America WREA 2074700972 PO Box 249 Columbia Falls ME 04623 Karen Worcester Executive Director 2074700972 2024-11-15 false Ronald R Smith P01481996 2079294606 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Karen Worcester 4 Point Street Columbia Falls ME 04623 41381621 false X www. wreathsacrossamerica.org X 2007 ME The Organization has wreath ceremonies in all 50 states to remember our fallen US veterans, honor those who serve, and teach our children the value of freedom. Remember, Honor and Teach year round. 18 15 104 0 554797 2214976 31884512 37841873 16866 26918 81730 111911 32537905 40195678 0 0 1837814 4191404 0 1099711 28799705 36862130 30637519 41053534 1900386 -857856 8613118 12001671 8620382 13176702 -7264 -1175031 To remember, honor, and teach. Remember the fallen, honor those who serve and have served and teach our children the value of freedom. Although the wreath laying ceremonies are annual the mission is year round. With the additional teach materials as well as the mobile education exhibit the organization can focus on all aspects continually. false false 35248696 40195678 The organization coordinates the wreath placement and ceremonies with other agencies across the nation to spread the message to Remember, Honor and Teach. The organizations largest project is Arlington National Cemetery but the work also includes cemeteries in all fifty states. The organization also provides the mobile education exhibit and other online resources for the teach part of the mission, as well as providing free curriculum resources. The organization utilizes the radio department to spread awareness of Wreaths Across America and its mission, as well as share stories of service and sacrifice in its honor part of the mission. It partners with other organizations who support veterans and service members and their families in multiple ways. 35248696 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false false true 64 0 true 104 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false X 18 15 true false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false ME X X Karen Worcester 2074700963 4 Point Street Columbia Falls ME 04623 Charemon Davis CFO Co-Director Information Systems 055.00 X X X X 202912 0 0 Amber Caron Director of Communications 042.00 X X 152500 0 0 Courtney George Manager Transportation Industry Relations 045.00 X X 112673 0 0 Logan Staples Director of Customer Operations Co-Director Information Systems 055.00 X X 109770 0 0 Julie Bright Director of Groups Locations 040.00 X X 106731 0 0 Wayne Hanson Chairman 020.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Worcester Executive Director 040.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Edgecomb Vice Chairman 005.00 X X 0 0 0 Renee Worcester Secretary 005.00 X X 0 0 0 David Russen Treasurer 005.00 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Worcester Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Slaven-Lee Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Haley Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Leclair Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Simmons Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Mead Director 010.00 X 0 0 0 Ron Sailor Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Lewer Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Debbie Sparks Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Queeney Director of Transportation 040.00 X X 0 0 0 Lorna Harris Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Difendorf Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Nate Lewis Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Jenny Lovering Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 Graig Morin Director 005.00 X 0 0 0 684586 5 false true false Worcester Resources DBA PO Box 214 Harrington ME 04643 Sponsorships and other balsam products 27612666 Mission Impossible Software 499 Longley Rd Groton MA 01450 Software Build Platform 1411500 Access to Media 432 Front Street Chicopee MA 01013 Media 140775 Waste Management PA PO Box 13648 Philadelphia PA 191013648 Waste Services 146659 Dirigo Technoloy LLC 139234 5 X 33564 2181412 876385 2214976 Wreath Sponsorship 37841873 37841873 37841873 26918 26918 1275465 1185943 89522 89522 Insurance refunds 900099 22389 22389 22389 40195678 37980702 X 0 0 0 0 684586 255709 327712 101165 0 2562256 861279 1202892 498085 0 679221 237727 305650 135844 265341 89924 121445 53972 0 49871 49871 5626 5626 0 0 377998 377998 456583 228291 228292 435019 435019 1158579 521912 636667 0 107404 107404 491633 224990 266643 0 0 53810 53810 0 620398 310199 310199 97153 97153 Sponsorships, Trucking, Other Sponsorship costs 28833391 28833391 Funds distributed to sponsorship groups 3401661 3401661 Event expenses 325147 242794 82353 Ceremony cleanup expense 166012 166012 281845 103098 178747 41053534 35248696 4705127 1099711 4074216 7313868 464936 295015 699659 174044 171633 280931 116286 255489 8557855 4875531 3086388 3682324 8613118 12001671 4365504 8588671 3847060 4016465 407818 571566 8620382 13176702 X -182264 -1775031 175000 600000 -7264 -1175031 8613118 12001671 X -857856 -309911 X X false true X false false X 497788 321495 687354 554797 2214976 4276410 25681451 21837963 29934432 31966242 37841873 147261961 26179239 22159458 30621786 32521039 40056849 151538371 281075 44822 167328 45300 876385 1414910 500000 750000 1250000 281075 44822 667328 45300 1626385 2664910 148873461 5495 5701 5767 4941 26918 48822 0 5495 5701 5767 4941 26918 48822 0 22389 22389 26184734 22165159 30627553 32525980 40106156 151609582 0.98200 0.98990 0.00030 0.00020 X Part III Section B Line 12 Other income was from insurance claim on damages to our facility. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 648556 97572 550984 545318 83429 461889 1581973 1016886 565087 5782008 3677644 2104364 3682324 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 41831621 450000 450000 41381621 -1185943 -1185943 40195678 42689477 450000 450000 42239477 -1185943 -1185943 41053534 false false false false false false false false false Charemon Davis CFO Co-Director Information Systems 202912 202912 Amber Caron Director of Communications 152500 152500 Worcester Resources DBA Worceter Wreath Vendor - Owners are related to 27612666 Spons, balsam products, flags, lodging false Part IV Line 1 Worcester Resources DBA Worcester Wreath was awarded the most recent contract by Wreaths Across America to supply the balsam wreaths placed on the headstones of veterans through a best practice, rquest for proposal process. RFP Renee Worcester and Sarah Worcester are officers of Wreaths Across America and employees of Worcester Wreath. Their husbands Michael Worcester and Morrill Worcester II Rob own the majority ownership interest in Worcester Wreath. These relationships with Worcester Wreath were disclosed to the Board of Directors for Wreaths Across America, pursuant to the organizations conflict of interest policy. They recused themselves from the discussion and vote of the agreement between the organization and Worcester Wreath. Wreaths Across America has issued, and will continue to issue on a regular basis, a public RFP to ensure that Wreaths Across America receives the most advantageous terms in its purchase of wreaths to further its charitable purpose. The Executive Director is also the mother of the two owners of Worcester Resources Worcester Wreath and recuses herself from being in the room or discussing anything regarding the RFP or its execution. During the most recent RFP process Wreaths Across America also contracted with an outside organization to oversee and administer the Request for Proposal process. The outside organization also facilitated and managed the questions and responses for any participating vendor. In addition the outside organization assists in the administration of the ongoing contract. X Sponsorship wreaths 1 876385 Fair Market Value false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A - EXPLANATION OF DELEGATED BROAD AUTHORITY TO COMMITTEE According to the corporate bylaws the executive committee has certain authority to act in the best interest of the organization in regards to certain decisions which allow the organization to operate day to day management activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 - BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC. Renee Worcester, A Director and Officer and Sarah Worcester, A Director , are sisters-in-law, and Karen Worcester, the Executive Director, is the mother-in-law to both Renee Worchester and Sarah Worcester. Ann Hanson and Wayne Hanson are spouses but are not related to the Worcester family. Pamela Slaven-Lee daughter to Karen Worcester. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS The form 990 is reviewed by the Excutive Director, Treasurer and CFO of the Organization. The form 990 is distrbuted to the board before being submitted. The 990 is also sent to the legal team and / or outside CPA for review as well as necessary for input. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C - EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS Continuing compliance is monitored based uponn policies within the bylaws at least annually. If a situation arises during the year the facts of the conflict are disclosed to the board including the conflict. The conlicted individuals abstain from voting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 17 - LIST OF STATES WHICH THIS RETURN IS FILED AL AR CA CT FL GA HI IL KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NC OR PA RI SC TN VA WV Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE The organization maintains a public inspection book with all required documents and posts its 990 on its website and distributes it to all parties who ask. Many of our doucments are published and maintained on our website. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15C Executive Director and some Manangement are volunteers. The company has policies and employee agreements for other compensated individuals. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C The auditor works with the CFO and Finance Office and corresponds with Management and Board as required. The Treasurer also works with the CFO and Finance Team throughout the year. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24B Breakdown of Other expenses Total 281,845. Vehicle Expenses 133,250 Rolling Ambassador Program and Truckers expense 54.229 WAA Promotional items 50,306 including Vietnam Welcome Home Business Registrations 7,502 Education Trailer misc 4,467 Other 32,091 museum, staff development and other costs. Form 990, Part XI, Section 12, Line 8 The prior period adjustment is for the amount needed to adjust depreciation for due to the 6 month period tax return and 18 month audit. This adjustment is to calculate updated deprecation amounts to catch up the 6 month period. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 10b The cost of goods sold does not include merchandise purchased to distribute for programs such as the Vietnam Welcome home program, teach program and other items that are given to promote awareness. The profit from this is used to help fund those items which are included in other costs.