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Gary Sinise Foundation

Serving Honor and Need

four stars

98.23

1901 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067
tel: (818) 432-8988   Web Site
EIN: 80-0587086

Board Leadership
Gary Sinise
Chairman

CEO
General Robin Rand
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 98.23 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of a forty-year advocate for our nation's defenders, actor Gary Sinise. Its outreach supports those who sacrifice to defend our country: active duty, veterans, first responders, and their loved ones. While our mission is broad, we've created nine key programs to show gratitude for our American heroes through entertainment, family support, and acts of appreciation. The Gary Sinise Foundation works to ensure the sacrifices of America's defenders and their families are never forgotten.

The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of a forty-year advocate for our nation's defenders, actor Gary Sinise. Its outreach supports those who sacrifice to defend our country: active duty, veterans, first responders, and their loved ones. While our mission is broad, we've created nine key programs to show gratitude for our American heroes through entertainment, family support, and acts of appreciation. The Gary Sinise Foundation works to ensure the sacrifices of America's defenders and their families are never forgotten.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Number of houses built
9
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 90.2%
  Administrative Expenses 5.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.90
  Program Expenses Growth 29.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Gary Sinise Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Gary Sinise Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Gary Sinise Foundation (CA) 98.23 four stars
K9s for Warriors (FL) 96.10 four stars
Blue Star Families (CA) 93.55 four stars
Hope For The Warriors® (VA) 90.91 four stars
The Greater Jacksonville Area USO (FL) 90.73 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $37,064,039
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $37,064,039
   Program Service Revenue $296,500
Total Primary Revenue $37,360,539
   Other Revenue $502,845
TOTAL REVENUE $37,863,384
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $27,003,488
   Administrative Expenses $1,870,316
   Fundraising Expenses $1,130,329
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $30,004,133
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $7,859,251
   
Net Assets $43,292,770

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
RISE $13,377,707 49.5%
Relief and Resiliency Outreach $9,580,141 35.5%
Community Education $2,916,888 10.8%

Ratings History
Gary Sinise Foundation has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 05/01/2020 98.23 four stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 100.00 four stars
2017-12 12/01/2018 97.17 four stars
2016-12 02/01/2018 97.17 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 80-0587086
Name in IRS Master File GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
NTEE Code T30
NTEE Classification Public Foundations
NTEE Type Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 2010
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$54,451 0.18% Robin Rand Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$299,233 0.99% Judith Otter Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Gary Sinise Foundation (CA) 98.23 four stars
USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia (VA) 92.09 four stars
Operation Second Chance (MD) 100.00 four stars
Semper Fi & America's Fund (CA) 98.23 four stars
USO of North Carolina (NC) 90.28 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Gary Sinise Foundation
1901 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
tel: (818) 432-8988
EIN: 80-0587086

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 368
Woodland Hills, CA 91365

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Board Leadership

Gary Sinise
Chairman

CEO

General Robin Rand
Chief Executive Officer

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