Angels of America's Fallen
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Angels of America's Fallen meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Standing with the children of America's fallen military and first responders while also honoring their fallen parent's legacy."
Year, State Incorporated:
2012, CO
Angels of America's Fallen empowers children of our fallen military, police, fire, and EMS heroes, from all line of duty deaths including combat, training, illness, and PTSD suicides, by enabling the children to participate in healing positive outlets for their grief through activities such as sports, arts, and music throughout their entire childhood. It allows them to try as many outlets as required to find a passion that is a fit for them at their current stage of development, and change activities whenever their interests have changed. It supports the children not just one time, but through a commitment to see them engaged positively in activities all year, every year, all the way until 19 years old without having to reapply. This long term engagement is crucial for creating true lasting positive impact. The organization follows up with and encourages the children all year, and shares in celebrating their successes. In addition to the activities, Angels provides a Voices Program which allows children and surviving spouses to tell their stories to honor their loved one and help others who are in similar situations. There is healing in helping, and Voices participants grow and heal as they attend conferences, fundraising events, and performances across the country to raise awareness about the issues facing families who have lost a parent in service to our country. Angels has a Peer Support Program where widowed spouses have a platform to support one another as they redefine family life after the traumatic loss of their spouse. Through shared life experiences and circumstances, peers are better able to establish relationships of trust and support with those in need of assistance. Angels also provide Intakes and Referrals, Outreach and individualized person-centered Case Management utilizing a strengths-based, trauma informed approach. An activity session is a positive interaction when a child participates in their activity for practice or performance. In 2021, Angels engaged children in 22,426 activity sessions with a coach or instructor. Through pre- and post- participation evaluations, its outcomes show a very positive trend. The parent's assessment of their child as being outgoing increased by 115%, assessments of the child's happiness increased by 60%, and their self-confidence increased by 55% after being enrolled. The children’s reporting of their self-confidence measured a mean score 95.6 out of 100. One of the first children to graduate from the program was supported in competitive soccer. He was awarded a full ride college scholarship for soccer.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Angels of America's Fallen's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,236,056 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,236,056 |
Chief Executive
Joe Lewis, Founder/CEO
Compensation*
$95,400
Chair of the Board
Rick Zink, Retired Air Force Colonel, Teacher
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
9
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Angels of America's Fallen's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,230,050 |
| Fundraising Events | $257,496 |
| In-Kind Contributions | $173,872 |
| Other Income | $15,651 |
| Total Income | $1,677,069 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $1,677,069 |
| Total expenses: | $1,461,088 |
| Program expenses | $1,236,056 |
| Fundraising expenses | $181,656 |
| Administrative expenses | $43,376 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $215,981 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $857,343 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,073,324 |
| Total Liabilities | $27,990 |
| Total Assets | $1,101,314 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Southern Colorado