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VETERAN TICKETS FOUNDATION
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 262291955 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Very Large (>$50M) · www.vettix.org
revenue
$171.6M
expenses
$168.2M
net assets
$6.8M
employees
27
volunteers
6
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE SERVED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. wE SERVE THE COMMNITY OF ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED AND HONOARBLE DISCHARGED VETERANS

profile · synthesized from sources

Veteran Tickets Foundation provides free event tickets to military veterans, service members, and their families as a way to express gratitude for their service. The organization partners with sports teams, concert venues, theaters, and other event organizers across the United States to distribute tickets to beneficiaries. Since its inception, it has distributed over 36 million tickets to recipients nationwide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $92K
    41 WISHES WERE GRANTED.
named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Ticket Distribution Program
Core program that provides free event tickets to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through an online request and fulfillment system
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Military and Veteran Ticket Access 8 activities
    • Distribution of free event tickets to military and veteran communities
      Distributes millions of free tickets annually to sports games, concerts, theme parks, and other events for active-duty service members, veterans, Gold Star families, and immediate families of those killed in action. Since 2008, over 36.9 million tickets have been distributed through direct fulfillment and donor-supported programs.
    • Distribution of free event tickets to military and veteran communities
      Distributes free tickets to sports games, concerts, theme parks, and other events for active-duty service members, veterans, Gold Star families, and immediate family members of those killed in action. Since 2008, has distributed over 36.9 million tickets through direct distribution, base partnerships, and online claims.
    • Distribution of free event tickets to military and veteran communities
      Distributes millions of free tickets annually to sports games, concerts, theme parks, and other events for active-duty service members, veterans, and Gold Star families. Since 2008, over 36.9 million tickets have been distributed through direct allocation to military bases and via an online request system.
    • Distribution of free event tickets to military and veteran communities
      Distributes free tickets to sports games, concerts, theme parks, and other events for currently-serving military members, veterans, Gold Star families, and immediate family members of those killed in action. Since 2008, has distributed over 36.9 million tickets through direct distribution, base partnerships, and online claims.
    • Hero's Wish program for personalized ticket fulfillment
      Operates the "Hero's Wish" program, which allows eligible military members and families to request specific event tickets; these personalized requests are fulfilled through donor contributions, enabling experiences such as ski trips, concert attendance, and dream vacations to Disney parks.
    • Hero's Wish program for personalized ticket fulfillment
      Operates the "Hero's Wish" program, which allows eligible military members, veterans, and families to request specific event tickets; these personalized requests are fulfilled through donor support, enabling experiences such as ski trips, concert attendance, and family vacations to Disneyland or Disney World.
    • Hero's Wish program for personalized ticket fulfillment
      Operates the "Hero's Wish" program, which allows eligible military members and veterans to request specific event tickets based on personal wishes, such as ski trips or theme park visits, with fulfillment supported by donor contributions. Examples include providing Disneyland and ski lift tickets to fulfill meaningful experiences during challenging times.
    • Hero's Wish ticket fulfillment program
      Operates the "Hero's Wish" program, which allows eligible military members and families to request specific event tickets; these requests are fulfilled through donor-supported allocations, enabling personalized experiences such as concert attendance, ski trips, and theme park visits.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Customer support for ticket requests and inquiries
      Provides responsive customer support to eligible individuals, committing to respond to all support inquiries within 24 hours.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$171.58M
Contributions & grants$160.16M93%
Program service revenue$11.41M7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$168.23M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.88M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.79M
Cash$6.66M
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$6.76M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +144.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWARD RAUSCH CHAIRMAN & COO 40 $284K
FLOYD HOGAN 111 DIRECTOR 40 $284K
MICHAEL A FOCARETO 111 CEO/CFO 40 $284K
CYNTHIA CREED TREASURER/SECRETARY 5 $13K
board members · 5
  • CHRIS BLINDHEIM — DIRECTOR
  • DWAYNE SOMERS — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA BERRY — DIRECTOR
  • ROGER A GRAD — DIRECTOR
  • TRAVIS LEACH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • 1stTix Partner — Refers U.S. first responders to 1stTix for ticket access, indicating a partnership or coordinated service offering.
  • AEG Presents Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • CHRIS RODRIGUEZ Partner — Provided tickets for a Chicago White Sox game.
  • Caesars Entertainment / Bally's / Harrah's Entertainment/ Flamingo/ Planet Hollywood/Paris Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Cirque du Soleil America Newco, Inc. Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Disney World Partner — Provides event access through ticket donations or coordination for military families via the Hero's Wish program.
  • Feld Entertainment, Inc. Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Live Nation Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • MGM Resorts International Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Messina Touring Group Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Monumental Sports Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Professional Bull Riders Inc. Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • Riverwind Casino Partner — Provided tickets for a Nate Smith concert.
  • San Antonio Gunslingers Partner — Provided tickets for an IFL game to military members and veterans.
  • U.S. Office of Personnel Management Government — Participates in the Combined Federal Campaign administered by OPM
  • VetTix Partner — Collaborates to distribute tickets to veterans for Major League Baseball games.
  • Wynn Las Vegas Partner — Donates tickets with a value of $10,000,000 and above.
  • support@vettix.org Government — Email system used for official support communications.