Folds of Honor Foundation

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation (FHF) consolidated audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 11, Contributed Nonfinancial Assets):

FHF received contributed nonfinancial assets during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2023, on which it placed a total value of $1,350,632. Of this amount, $379,300, $520,974, and $450,358 was attributed to "Advertising services," "Promotional events," and "Construction contributions," respectively. 

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation consolidated audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 1 re: Interest in Chapters):

"In the past few years, various chapters have been established to raise money for the benefit of the Foundation. There were 33 such chapters operating at December 31, 2023. The Foundation is in the process of adding three chapters in fiscal year 2024, which are not operational yet. Since the Foundation has influence over and an ongoing economic interest in its chapters, the Foundation has recorded an interest in the net assets of the various chapters. Changes in the net assets of the chapters are recorded in the Foundation’s consolidated statements of activities. Distributions received from the chapters are recorded as reductions in the interest in the net assets of chapters and are generally restricted for scholarships. Since the Foundation has limited influence over the amount and timing of distributions and the chapters may impose additional restrictions on certain contributions made to chapters by donors, the net assets of the chapters are reflected as donor‐restricted until the distributions are made to the Foundation and any purpose restrictions are satisfied."

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation consolidated audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 1 re: Beneficial Interest in Assets Held by Community Foundation):

"The Foundation established a reserve endowment fund (the Fund) under Tulsa Community Foundation’s (TCF) Non‐profit Preservation Endowment Challenge Grant program and named itself beneficiary. The Foundation granted variance power to TCF which allows TCF to modify any condition or restriction on its distributions for any specified charitable purpose or to any specified organization if, in the sole judgment of TCF’s Board of Directors, such restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community. The Fund is held and invested by TCF for the benefit of the Foundation and is reported at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position, with trust distributions and changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of activities."

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation consolidated audit of December 31, 2028 (Note 8, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation Agreement):

"The Foundation entered into a long-term incentive compensation arrangement with an executive of the Foundation. The executive has the opportunity to earn up to $80,000 annually for five years, which rolls annually. Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position are $480,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, related to this agreement."

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation consolidated audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 9, Related Party Transactions):

"The Foundation and the Patriot Cottages paid the Patriot Golf Course, an entity related through common management, approximately $120,000 and $184,000 in 2023 and 2022, respectively, for security services, maintenance, grill, promotional materials, and certain other shared services.

The chief executive officer and two Board members have interests in the American Dunes LLC located in Grand Haven, Michigan. The Mission of American Dunes is to raise awareness and funds to benefit Folds of Honor. American Dunes LLC received no funds for the construction of the golf course and receives no funds for operations. Folds of Honor was given permission to build a Folds of Honor Memorial at the entrance of American Dunes. The memorial was funded by restricted donations. The memorial utilized no general donations from the Foundation. Amounts spent for the construction in 2023 and 2022, totaled approximately $2,000 and $81,000, respectively, with the total expenditures for the construction to be $973,000. The Foundation paid American Dunes approximately $196,000 and $195,000, respectively, in 2023 and 2022, for golf and promotional events."

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation 2023 tax filing, in response to the question regarding the existence of a family or business relationship among officers, directors, trustees, or key employees (IRS Form 990, Part VI, line 2), the Foundation reports:

"Family Relationship - Lt Col Dan Rooney, CEO and John Rooney, board member." (IRS Form 990, Schedule O).

"Business Relationship - Lt Col Dan Rooney, CEO and Ryan Lewellyn, board member, and Dave North, board member." (IRS Form 990, Schedule O).

[The Foundation reports having 12 voting members on its governing body at the end of 2023, 11 of which are reported as being independent (IRS Form 990, Part VI, lines 1a & 1b).]

According to the Folds of Honor Foundation 2023 tax filing, the Foundation reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding "first-class or charter travel" and "health or social club dues or initiation fees" to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a):

"Due to extraordinary travel demands, the Organization leases an aircraft for the CEO's use. The Organization paid social club dues on behalf of several officers in order to maintain PGA, sponsor and major donor relationships during the year."

Regarding nonfixed payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 7):

"Discretionary bonuses are paid to employees."

The Foundation reports "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments to seven individuals in 2023, including $137,500 paid to Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, CEO & Founder, whose reported total compensation in 2023 is $479,484. The remaining reported "Bonus & incentive compensation" amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000, with associated total compensation ranging from $154,860 to $295,591 (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).