2025-08-15T16:26:57-05:00 2024-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2024-01-01 201687786 Spirit of America Worldwide SPIR 5719701370 2300 Wilson Boulevard 700 Arlington VA 22201 James Hake Chief Executive Officer 5719701370 2025-08-15 1 0 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2025-08-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X James Hake 2300 Wilson Boulevard 700 Arlington VA 22201 25976380 0 X www.spiritofamerica.org X 2004 CA See Schedule O Spirit of America's mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We are a privately funded nonprofit that unites the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. We work with US troops and diplomats to identify where America's help is needed most, then deliver assistance with flexibility and speed. We harness the power of the American people and private philanthropy to fill the gaps between what is needed and what government can do. 6 5 49 5 0 0 40980218 25003188 0 0 351103 904492 0 0 41331321 25907680 26473396 15479469 0 0 5261767 6415676 0 0 2405242 3498486 3629422 35233649 25524567 6097672 383113 35329272 32754021 4075665 1113711 31253607 31640310 X Spirit of America's mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life.(Continued on Schedule O)We are a privately funded nonprofit that unites the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. We work with US troops and diplomats to identify where America's help is needed most, then deliver assistance with flexibility and speed. We harness the power of the American people and private philanthropy to fill the gaps between what is needed and what government can do. 0 0 19844492 15479469 Spirit of America is a privately-funded nonprofit citizen service organization founded in response to the attacks of 9/11. We have pioneered a new model of providing philanthropic private assistance to support national security and the safety and success of America's troops and diplomats. We unite the American people with US troops and diplomats in common cause; to defend freedom, strengthen security, and save and improve lives. Spirit of America's partnership with the US military results in asymmetric impact: we are able to deliver targeted private assistance efficiently and at scale in the world's toughest places. (Continued on Schedule O)In 2024 we prioritized assistance that met the highest needs and priorities of US troops and diplomats, align with top national security objectives, and help save and improve the most lives.1. Eastern Europe: To save lives and help Ukraine defend its freedom against Russian aggression, Spirit of America provided nonlethal assistance that enables Ukrainian soldiers to identify threats, provide protection to the frontlines, and help them stay alive. Our assistance included investing in a high-impact program that helps the Ukrainian military safeguard billions of dollars in equipment and protect tens of thousands of troops and civilian lives; computers, mobile phones, and other communications equipment to support a secure communications network that identifies threats, saves soldiers' lives, and spares attacks on Ukrainian people and critical infrastructure; and high-priority nonlethal needs for elite units, including surveillance drones, drone jammers, tactical gear, and advanced medical equipment. We also supported an educational program to teach entrepreneurial skills to Ukrainian youth and provided funding to help them implement projects to rebuild their war-affected communities.2. Middle East and Central Asia: To promote regional stability, strengthen security, and create opportunity for youth and families in vulnerable communities, Spirit of America provided assistance to partners and programs across the Middle East and Central Asia. In Iraqi Kurdistan, we strengthened the Peshmerga's capabilities by providing surveillance tools to detect ISIS and proxy groups operating in remote areas; by expanding a Peshmerga English language program to improve tactical interoperability with US Special Operations Forces; and by supporting a new, centralized medical force readiness system to strengthen Peshmerga health services and reporting. In Syria, we provided life saving mine removal equipment to expand landmine removal operations. We provided blankets and food assistance to Syrian families who were displaced by conflict. Through educational programs and community engagement, we empowered thousands of Afghan refugees and students to build a better future in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan.3. Asia-Pacific: To protect frontlines of democracy and deter aggression across the Asia-Pacific region, Spirit of America worked with US troops and diplomats to provide nonlethal assistance that strengthened relationships and built the capacity of host nation governmental and nongovernmental entities, including host nation armed forces. In Taiwan, we helped citizens take action to preserve their way of life in the face of threats to their security and democracy. We partnered with the Taiwanese government and civil society to train thousands of citizens in crisis preparedness skills to build Taiwan's resilience to any crisis. We also partnered with local nonprofits to educate Taiwanese people on the skills they need to keep their families safe in the event of a crisis, as well as to educate people on ways to address the spread of false information. We also provided nonlethal assistance to partners of the US military in the Philippines.4. Africa: Spirit of America helped US troops strengthen partnerships to protect communities under threat in West Africa, where terrorist groups have destabilized the Sahel region and now threaten the democratic countries of the coast. We provided humanitarian and economic assistance to vulnerable communities, building trust, cooperation, and security between local communities and those who serve them. In Benin, we provided medical supplies to thousands of families at temporary medical field clinics in rural communities; improved schools and access to clean water; treated the livestock of tribal groups who are particularly vulnerable to recruitment by extremist groups; and helped the Beninese military educate local people on terrorist threats and where they can go for help. 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Correlating net assets are classified as permanently restricted. Investment income and gains from these investments are available to be appropriated for general operational use. The donor has requested the nominal value of the gift be retained in perpetuity to support the Organization's activities. The Organization's policy is to appropriate earnings from this endowment to support its program purpose activities. Part X, Line 2: The Organization evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Organization records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2021 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities. 1 East Asia and the Pacific 1 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Educational Programs, Equipment 1829535 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Equipment, Supplies 63524 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Educational Programs, Equipment, Supplies 819256 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Educational Programs, Equipment, Supplies 13018935 South Asia 0 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Educational Programs 18567 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grant Making, Program Services Humanitarian Aid, Equipment, Supplies 428170 1 0 0 0 1 0 16177987 0 16177987 East Asia and the Pacific Humanitarian Aid 0 20449 Equipment and supplies Cost East Asia and the Pacific Educational Program 0 54686 Educational supplies Cost East Asia and the 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43010 Blankets and Food Cost 1 0 0 0 0 1 Part I, Line 2: Spirit of America has procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the United States. It starts with selection criteria including working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), State Department, and U.S. Embassies to select only approved grants/assistance and grantees. Various meetings are held to discuss the appropriate, effective, and efficient use of the funds. Program managers document the progress of the approved projects funded by approved grants in a cloud-based software. The Regional Directors review and approve the use of the grants. The Executive Team has final approval of all grants. Schedule F, Part II In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Defense (US DOD) and Spirit of America, the US DOD received goods provided by Spirit of America. In support of humanitarian and other United States objectives in Ukraine, the US DOD then provided these goods to Ukraine. Ukraine was the designated foreign beneficiary. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 James David Hake Chief Executive Officer 262936 0 45362 0 0 0 12816 0 32277 0 353391 0 0 0 Eric Hermelee Chief Marketing Officer 250925 0 0 0 0 0 10395 0 29377 0 290697 0 0 0 Pamela Bowles VP of Administration & Legal Affairs 192346 0 47385 0 0 0 9578 0 1375 0 250684 0 0 0 Kimberly Ruth Getz Chief Financial Officer 191580 0 42477 0 0 0 9346 0 614 0 244017 0 0 0 Alan James Reyes Chief of Int'l Ops (LEFT DEC) 206713 0 0 0 0 0 8450 0 16107 0 231270 0 0 0 Charles Windle Jarvis Jr Chief Development Officer 164703 0 15000 0 0 0 7197 0 6511 0 193411 0 0 0 Zackaria Bazzi Regional Director 149149 0 0 0 0 0 5947 0 9794 0 164890 0 0 0 Terrell L Chandler International Programs Director 147756 0 0 0 0 0 5891 0 9728 0 163375 0 0 0 Joshua Brandon Regional Director 146151 0 0 0 0 0 5827 0 9796 0 161774 0 0 0 Colleen Elizabeth Denny Regional Director 146153 0 0 0 0 0 5827 0 9771 0 161751 0 0 0 William Schroder Regional Director 141284 0 0 0 0 0 5807 0 14090 0 161181 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 The organization provided bonus compensation to its officers during the year. X 8 60969 FMV 0 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The number listed in column (b) represents the number of contributions received. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A CPA firm is hired to prepare the Form 990 and the Form 990 is forwarded to the governing body before the return is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is set out in the organization's by-laws. Officers and board members self-disclose any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The company purchases standard compensation surveys and employee offer letters are drafted based on standard practices determined from this information. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All pertinent documents are made available to the public on the organization's website, an internet search, or upon request by interested parties. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The audit oversight process has remained unchanged from the previous year.