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LUKE CHAPTER MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC OF AMERICA
Goodyear, AZ · EIN 860720470 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.lukemoaa.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$37K
employees
0
volunteers
75
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

To foster fraternal relations among active, retired and former officers of the United States uniformed services, support ROTC/JROTC programs, provide financial aid to needy veterans, and other religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes.

profile · synthesized from sources

LUKE CHAPTER MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC OF AMERICA is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that supports military officers and their communities. The organization partners with local businesses and sponsors to provide services and programs for its members. It appears to focus on veteran and military family support through community engagement and partnerships.

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 $11K
    Charitable Grants to Veterans: Funds provided by Military Officers Association of America Community Foundation, Arizona Department of Veterans Services and by individual members of the organization were granted to needy veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families in Phoenix and other communities in Arizona. Grants were made for essential household expenses, such as food, rent, utilities, car repairs and other household necessities. Six veterans received financial grants ranging from $1,090 to $2,000, and approx 60 active-duty and 240 family members benefited from commissary gift cards. Total benefited persons were approx 306.
  2. #2 $2K
    Communications and Special Events: NewsGram is published eight of twelve months to keep members informed of events and opportunities of the organization, including charitable grants to needy active duty and veterans of the United States uniformed services; all members potentially benefit from these activities. Approx 325 copies of the NewsGram are distributed to chapter members and the public. In addition, the organization provided closed captions of text during most of the lectures for deaf and hearing impaired persons in the audience.
named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Sponsor Partnerships
Collaborations with local businesses and organizations to support military officers and their families
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Membership Application & Renewal Management 6 activities
    • Chapter Membership Application Processing
      Provides downloadable PDF and online application forms for chapter membership, including secure payment options via PayPal or credit card.
    • Chapter Membership Services
      Provides options for individuals to apply for chapter membership, including a downloadable PDF application form and an online application system with PayPal or credit card payment options.
    • Facilitate Chapter Membership
      Provides options for individuals to apply for chapter membership, including a downloadable PDF application form and an online system with PayPal or credit card payment capabilities.
    • Facilitate Chapter Membership
      Provides options for individuals to apply for chapter membership, including a downloadable PDF application form and an online system with payment processing.
    • Facilitate Chapter Membership
      Provides options for individuals to apply for chapter membership, including a downloadable PDF application form and an online system with PayPal or credit card payment.
    • Facilitate Chapter Membership
      Provides options for individuals to apply for chapter membership, including a downloadable PDF application and an online system with PayPal or credit card payment capabilities.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 6 activities
    • Host Member Meetings and Events
      Organizes monthly lunch meetings with buffets and guest speakers, as well as traditional dinner programs in April and May, and special events like a Veterans Medical Leadership banquet.
    • Host Member Meetings and Events
      Organizes monthly lunch meetings with buffets and guest speakers, as well as traditional dinner programs, for its members.
    • Host Member Meetings and Events
      Organizes regular social gatherings for members, such as monthly lunch meetings with guest speakers and traditional dinner programs.
    • Host Member Meetings and Events
      Organizes monthly lunch meetings with a buffet and guest speaker, as well as traditional dinner programs, to foster community among members.
    • Member Meetings and Events
      Hosts monthly lunch meetings with a buffet and guest speaker at the Tuscany Golf Club in Pebble Creek, and organizes traditional dinner programs in April and May.
    • Monthly and Annual Member Events
      Hosts monthly lunch meetings with buffets and guest speakers at the Tuscany Golf Club in Pebble Creek, as well as traditional dinner programs in April and May.
  • Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 5 activities
    • Provide Veteran and Family Support
      Administers a Veteran Grant Relief Program to assist veterans in need, supports surviving spouses, and organizes specific initiatives like "Turkeys for Troops."
    • Provide Veteran and Family Support
      Administers an ongoing Veteran Grant Relief Program to support veterans in need, aids needy veterans, and supports surviving spouses, including organizing events like "Turkeys for Troops."
    • Provide Veteran and Spouse Support
      Administers a Veteran Grant Relief Program to aid veterans in need and provides support to surviving spouses.
    • Provide Veteran and Spouse Support
      Administers a Veteran Grant Relief Program to support veterans in need, aids needy veterans, and supports surviving spouses.
    • Veteran and Family Support Programs
      Administers the Veteran Grant Relief Program to aid needy veterans and support surviving spouses, including initiatives like the 2025 "Turkeys for Troops" event.
  • Care Packages and Holiday Meal Support 2 activities
    • Organize Community Support Initiatives
      Organizes specific events such as "Turkeys for Troops" to provide support to the community.
    • Organize Community Support Initiatives
      Organized "Turkeys for Troops" in 2025 to provide support to military families.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide Member Resources
      Offers members-only access to personal information and chapter resources through a dedicated platform.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Administer Scholarship and JROTC Awards Programs
      Operates a college scholarship awards program for students and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school units in the west Valley.
    • Administer Scholarship and JROTC Awards Programs
      Operates a college scholarship awards program for students and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school JROTC units in the west Valley.
    • Award Scholarships and JROTC Recognition
      Operates a college scholarship awards program for students and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school JROTC units in the west Valley.
    • Award Scholarships and JROTC Recognition
      Operates a college scholarship awards program for students and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school units in the west Valley.
    • Chapter Communications and Member Resources
      Maintains a members-only portal for access to personal information and chapter resources; produces a newsletter (NewsGram) that has received national recognition, including the 2024 MOAA Harris Communication 5-star Award.
    • Educational Awards and Scholarships
      Operates a college scholarship awards program and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school JROTC units in the west Valley.
    • Educational Scholarship and Awards Programs
      Operates a college scholarship awards program for students and conducts a JROTC awards program for thirteen high school JROTC units in the west Valley.
    • Maintain Chapter Excellence and Communication
      Consistently receives the National MOAA 5-Star Level of Excellence Award and the MOAA Harris Communication 5-star Award for excellence in chapter newsletter production, providing members-only access to personal information and chapter resources.
    • Member Recognition and Leadership Events
      Organizes events such as the Veterans Medical Leadership banquet to recognize leadership and service within the veteran community.
    • Veteran and Surviving Spouse Support Programs
      Administers an ongoing Veteran Grant Relief Program, aids needy veterans, supports surviving spouses, and organized specific events like "Turkeys for Troops" and a Veterans Medical Leadership banquet.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$27K51%
Program service revenue$26K49%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$11K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$37K
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 22
  • Ben Hayes — Membership Director/Board Director
  • Bob Coutchie — Co-Treasurer/ESGE/Board Director
  • Bob Nelson — Website Director/Board Director
  • Dennis DeFrain — Immediate Past President/Co-Treas/Board Director
  • Don Fordney — 2nd Vice President/Board Director
  • Ed McAvoy — Board Director-at-Large
  • Fred Williams — Historian/Board Director
  • Gene Wikle — President/COB/Board Director
  • Jerry Wojtas — Board Director-at-Large
  • John Regni — Board Director-at-Large
  • Linda Wolverton — Surviving Spouses Liaison/Board Director
  • Michael Kramer — Secretary/Compliance/Board Director
  • Pam Wojtas — Board Director-at-Large
  • Philip Hanson — Legislative Affairs Director/Board Director
  • Rev Fannalou Guggisberg — Chaplian/Board Director
  • Robert Cowan — Transition Director/Board Director
  • Robert Kosmal — Board Director-at-Large
  • Rosemary Eaton — Co-Surviving Spouses Liaison/Board Director
  • Scott Phillips — NewsGram Editor/Board Director
  • Steve Pohl — 1st Vice President/Board Director
  • Ted Stults — Community Liaison/Board Director
  • William McCamley — ROTC/JROTC Director/Board Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Abrazo West Healthcare Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • Estrella by Newland Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • Liberty Buick Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • MOAA National Network — Receives member contact information and supports local chapter recruitment efforts.
  • MOAA National Partner — Encourages all Chapter members to also join MOAA National.
  • Mahoney Law Office, PLLC Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • National MOAA Network — Receives annual Levels of Excellence Awards from National MOAA based on achievement of designated ratings.
  • National MOAA Network — The Luke Chapter is a nonpartisan affiliate of National MOAA.
  • PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner for online chapter membership dues.
  • Robson Resort Communities Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • Sonoran Technology Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.
  • The Colonnade Partner — Sponsor of Luke Chapter Military Officers Assoc of America.