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Youth for Troops
Anthem, AZ · EIN 821081014 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · youthfortroops.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$67K
net assets
$23K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To inspire patriotism in fellow youth and across generations by volunteering on behalf of service members and veterans through community service, advocacy and education.

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth for Troops is a youth-led nonprofit organization that supports active-duty service members, veterans, and their families through care packages, community service projects, and fundraising initiatives. Based in Arizona, the organization engages young people and volunteers in activities such as assembling care packages, creating sleeping mats from recycled materials, and organizing appreciation events. Their programs aim to express gratitude and provide tangible support to military communities.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Appreciation Card Drive
Ongoing collection and distribution of handmade appreciation cards to include in care packages for deployed troops and veterans.
Care Packages for Deployed Troops
Monthly assembly of 200+ care packages for deployed service members, distributed through volunteer events at the Anthem Civic Building.
Decorate Boxes for Care Packages
Volunteer opportunity for groups to decorate USPS 1097 boxes used in care packages for deployed service members.
Freedom Isn’t Free Mobile Events
Customizable patriotic service projects and presentations hosted at schools, churches, and organizations to promote community support for the military.
Plastic Mats for Homeless Veterans
Monthly volunteer project creating sleeping mats from recycled plastic bags (plarn) for homeless veterans; includes sorting, rolling, and crocheting activities.
R.E.D. Ornament Fundraiser
Annual holiday fundraiser selling $5 red ornaments to raise funds for shipping and holiday items in care packages; includes option to send messages to troops.
Wreaths Across America Sponsorship
Initiative to sponsor wreaths for placement at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, with a goal of honoring more veterans during the December remembrance event.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Care Package and Correspondence Programs 4 activities
    • Appreciation Card Writing Events
      Coordinates events for groups and organizations to write appreciation cards, which are then included in care packages for deployed service members and veterans.
    • Care Package Box Decorating Events
      Organizes events for groups and organizations to decorate over 200 boxes monthly for care packages, providing guidance on obtaining USPS 1097 boxes.
    • Coordinate appreciation card writing and care package decoration events
      Coordinates group-based appreciation card writing and box decorating events for schools, businesses, churches, and organizations, providing materials and guidance to include in monthly care packages for deployed service members and veterans.
    • Coordinating appreciation card writing events
      Organizes events for groups to write appreciation cards for deployed service members and veterans, which are then included in care packages.
  • Care Packages and Holiday Meal Support 3 activities
    • Care Package Program
      Assembles and ships over 200 care packages monthly to deployed service members, with a goal of shipping 1,200 during the holiday season. Since 2019, 1,236 care packages have been shipped.
    • Distribute care packages to deployed service members
      Assembles and ships over 200 care packages monthly to deployed service members, with a goal of 1,200 packages during the holiday season; has shipped 1,236 care packages since 2019.
    • Sending care packages to deployed service members
      Assembles and ships over 200 care packages monthly, with a goal of 1,200 during the holiday season, and has shipped 1,236 care packages since 2019.
  • Recycled Plastic Sleeping Mats for Homeless Youth 3 activities
    • Creating sleeping mats for homeless veterans
      Organizes volunteers to sort, cut, and crochet plastic shopping bags into "plarn" mats for homeless veterans.
    • Produce sleeping mats for homeless veterans from recycled materials
      Organizes volunteers to sort, cut, and crochet plastic shopping bags into durable "plarn" sleeping mats for distribution to homeless veterans.
    • Sleeping Mat Creation for Homeless Veterans
      Organizes volunteers to sort, cut, and crochet plastic shopping bags into "plarn" mats, which are then made into sleeping mats for homeless veterans.
  • Patriotic Community Engagement Events 3 activities
    • Freedom Isn't Free Mobile Events
      Hosts customized mobile events for schools, businesses, churches, or organizations, offering patriotic projects and presentations to share its mission and encourage community service.
    • Host mobile outreach and educational events on youth-led veteran support
      Hosts customized "Freedom Isn't Free Mobile Events" for schools, businesses, churches, and organizations, featuring patriotic projects and presentations to promote youth-led community service and awareness of veteran support.
    • Hosting mobile patriotic events
      Hosts customized "Freedom Isn't Free Mobile Events" for various organizations, offering patriotic projects and presentations to share its mission and encourage community service.
  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 2 activities
    • Fund veteran and family support through youth-led initiatives and merchandise sales
      Supports service members, veterans, and their families through youth-led programs and by directing 100% of proceeds from merchandise sales to related support efforts.
    • Funding support for veterans and families
      Directs 100% of proceeds from merchandise sales to support veterans and their families.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Coordinating wreath laying ceremonies
      Organizes volunteers to place and retire wreaths at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, facilitating the delivery of wreaths with three delivered for every two sponsored.
    • Organize wreath delivery and placement at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
      Facilitates the delivery of wreaths to the National Cemetery of Arizona, with three wreaths delivered for every two sponsored, and organizes volunteer teams to place and retire wreaths during ceremonies.
    • Organizing care package box decorating events
      Coordinates events for groups and organizations to decorate over 200 boxes monthly for care packages, providing guidance on obtaining USPS 1097 boxes.
    • Wreath Placement and Retirement
      Organizes volunteers to place and retire wreaths at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, facilitating the delivery of three wreaths for every two sponsored through their link.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$38K68%
Program service revenue$18K32%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Wreaths Across America Partner — Partners with Wreaths Across America to facilitate wreath sponsorships and deliveries to the National Cemetery of Arizona.
  • Zeffy Partner — Platform used for ticketing and merchandise sales.