2025-11-13T04:32:02-00:00 2024-12-31 043383155 RHR Smith & Company CPA's 3 Old Orchard Road Buxton ME 04093 990 2024-01-01 208362270 Wreaths Across America WREA 2074700972 PO Box 249 Columbia Falls ME 04623 Karen Worcester Executive Director 2074700972 2025-11-13 false Ronald R Smith P01481996 2079294606 2025-11-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Karen Worcester 4 Point Street Columbia Falls ME 04623 43533792 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 15 107 0 2214976 2434152 37841873 39945397 26918 66308 111911 97866 40195678 42543723 0 0 4191404 4963606 0 1397625 36862130 38970960 41053534 43934566 -857856 -1390843 12001671 10473663 13176702 13102385 -1175031 -2628722 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 37302581 42543723 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. 37302581 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 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 107 true false false false false false true true 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 060.00 X X X X 222664 0 0 Amber Caron Director of Communications 042.00 X X X 162442 0 0 Julie Bright Director of Groups Locations 040.00 X X 128375 0 0 Logan Staples Director of Customer Operations Co-Director Information Systems 055.00 X X 126892 0 0 Courtney George Manager Transportation Industry Relations 045.00 X X 123915 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 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 764288 5 false true false Worcester Resources DBA PO Box 214 Harrington ME 04643 Sponsorships and other balsam products 28512303 Mission Impossible Software 499 Longley Rd Groton MA 01450 Software Build Platform 1347545 Access to Media 432 Front Street Chicopee MA 01013 Media 242742 Waste Management PA PO Box 13648 Philadelphia PA 191013648 Waste Services 177087 Creative Imaging 64 Mussey Road Scarborogh ME 04074 475389 6 X 28410 2405742 1621771 2434152 Wreath Sponsorship 39945397 39945397 33308 33000 33000 33000 24442 18192 12250 12192 1063493 977819 85674 42543723 X 0 0 0 0 764288 251267 396021 117000 0 3111185 1001250 1454474 655461 0 774887 286708 325452 162727 313246 115901 131563 65782 0 50295 50295 11800 11800 0 0 410606 410606 573340 286670 286670 407242 407242 1217255 547765 669490 0 110273 110273 550474 310403 219221 20850 0 0 44950 44950 0 845208 422604 422604 124818 124818 Sponsorships, Trucking, Other Sponsorship costs 30576579 30576579 Funds distributed to sponsorship groups 3206664 3206664 Event expenses 327002 237867 89135 Ceremony cleanup expense 199437 199437 315017 146136 168881 43934566 37302581 5234360 1397625 7313868 4301944 295015 328340 174044 957923 280931 291224 255489 315571 9863714 5610053 3682324 4253661 25000 12001671 10473663 8588671 7811774 4016465 4691465 571566 599146 13176702 13102385 X -1775031 -3078722 600000 450000 -1175031 -2628722 12001671 10473663 -1390843 -62848 X X false true X false false X 321495 687354 554797 2214976 2434152 6212774 21837963 29934432 31966242 37841873 39945397 161525907 22159458 30621786 32521039 40056849 42379549 167738681 44822 167328 45300 876385 1621771 2755606 500000 750000 1250000 44822 667328 45300 1626385 1621771 4005606 163733075 5701 5767 4941 26918 33308 76635 0 5701 5767 4941 26918 33308 76635 0 22389 22389 22165159 30627553 32525980 40106156 42412857 167837705 0.97550 0.98200 0.00050 0.00030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 936864 99780 837084 334932 101695 233237 406296 307942 98354 8185622 5100636 3084986 4253661 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes 24442 24442 12250 24442 24442 12250 12250 12192 false false false false false false false false false false Charemon Davis CFO Co-Director Information Systems 222664 222664 Amber Caron Director of Communications 162442 162442 Worcester Resources DBA Worcester Wreath Vendor - Owners are Relatives of Board members 28512303 Wreaths, other balsam prod, flags, false Part IV Line 1 Worcester Resources DBA Worcester Wreath was awarded the most recent contract by Wreaths Across America as a result of the Request for Proposal process. This contract is to supply the balsam wreaths placed on the headstones of veterans through a best practice, RFP process that is handled by an outside consultant. Renee Worcester Board Member and Board Secretary and Sarah Worcester Board member are employees of Worcster Wreath. Their husbands Morrill Worcester II Rob and Michael Worcester own the majority interest in Worcester Resources DBA 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. The Executive Director is also the mother of Rob and Michael who as stated own the majority interest in Worcester Resources DBA Worcester Wreath. Pam Slaven-Lee is the sister to Rob and Michael and is also a Board member. Any Board member who is a family member recuses themselves from any discussion of or decision involving award of the vendor contract. Nor are they involved in the RFP execution, discussion or ultimate award. Wreaths Across America 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 organization. The outside organization also oversees and assists with the ongoing contract. 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 sponsorship wreaths. X Sponsorship wreaths donated 1 1621771 Fair market value false 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. 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 upon 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 conflicted 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 315.017. Vehicle Expenses 141,443 Rolling Ambassador Program and Truckers expense 69,777 WAA Promotional items 43,084 including Vietnam Welcome Home Business / Other Registrations / Dues 24,476 Donations 9463 Other costs including training, museum, History and Hospitality House other supplies 26,774. Form 990, Part I, Section 12, Line 8 The prior period adjustment is for payback payments adjustment for reissued bills and corrections capital asset adjustment from the 18 month period and void checks. 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.