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FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC

GOODYEAR, AZ · EIN 205633760 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Medium ($1M-$10M) · fightercountry.org

revenue

$1.2M

expenses

$1.4M

net assets

$1.2M

employees

program ratio

84%

mission · from form 990

The Mission of Fighter Country Foundation, Inc. is to honor, serve, and support the men and women of Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) with programs designed to aid, educate, and integrate them for the duration of their stay in our community. Our vision is as follows:1. To develop and focus community support for a meaningful foundation and response to LAFB's short and long-term operational considerations.2. To inform the public and support the important mission that LAFB has in its defense of our nation's security.3. To promote the further development and enhancement of the relationship between LSFB, its personnel, and the citizens of the metropolitan Phoenix area, as well as all communities therein.A. Advancing civic education - involving area youth (individuals, schools, and youth clubs) and LAFB through programs of information and education.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fighter Country Foundation (FCF) is a nonprofit organization established in 2006 that provides support and advocacy for Luke Air Force Base and its personnel. The foundation focuses on enhancing the morale and well-being of military families, preserving the base's operational capabilities, and fostering community connections through various programs and events.

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 primary $111K

Sustainability - Fighter Country Foundation educates the surrounding communities on the mission of Luke Air Force Base, and actively advocates at the local, state, and national level to promote the base's interests, preservation, and sustainability.
#2 $87K

Culture and Tradition - Organizes programs that work closely with the base to offer assistance on different cultures and traditions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Honorary Commanders Program

Connects community leaders with Luke AFB to foster relationships and support for the base.

Luke Airmen’s Fund

Provides financial assistance and support for the morale and well-being of airmen and their families.

Luke Forward Campaign

Aims to sustain the mission of Luke AFB through community engagement and support initiatives.

activities · 2 clusters

what they do

Military Base Quality-of-Life Infrastructure Funding 3 activities
- Fundraising for Luke Air Force Base facilities
  
  Secures funding for facilities at Luke Air Force Base, including nearly $1,900,000 towards building a dedicated Honor Guard Training Facility.
- Fundraising for Luke Air Force Base facilities
  
  Secures funding, such as nearly $1,900,000, for the construction of dedicated facilities like an Honor Guard Training Facility at Luke Air Force Base.
- Secured funding for Honor Guard Training Facility
  
  Successfully secured nearly $1.9 million toward the construction of a dedicated Honor Guard Training Facility at Luke Air Force Base, supporting infrastructure development for military honors training.
Uncategorized 8 activities
- Fundraising through events
  
  Organizes fundraising events, including an annual golf tournament as its primary funding mechanism, which feature raffle, silent, and live auction components to support Luke Air Force Base.
- Organized Resiliency Fair at Luke Air Force Base
  
  Hosted a Resiliency Fair at Luke Air Force Base to promote well-being, support, and readiness among service members and their families.
- Organizes annual fundraising golf tournament for Luke Air Force Base
  
  Hosts an annual golf tournament as the primary fundraising event to generate financial support for programs and initiatives benefiting Luke Air Force Base personnel and community.
- Organizing community and fundraising events
  
  Organizes events such as a Resiliency Fair at Luke Air Force Base and an annual golf tournament, which serves as a primary funding mechanism, along with other fundraising events featuring raffles, silent, and live auctions to support Luke Air Force Base.
- Organizing community events for Luke Air Force Base personnel
  
  Organizes events such as a Resiliency Fair at Luke Air Force Base to support the community.
- Publishes "Sound of Freedom – News for the Luke Community" magazine
  
  Produces and distributes the bi-monthly 'Sound of Freedom – News for the Luke Community' magazine to support communication and community engagement at Luke Air Force Base. Multiple editions are published throughout the year, including the September/October and November/December 2025 issues.
- Publishing the "Sound of Freedom" magazine
  
  Publishes the "Sound of Freedom – News for the Luke Community" (SOF) magazine, with editions such as September/October 2025 and November/December 2025.
- Publishing the "Sound of Freedom" magazine
  
  Publishes the "Sound of Freedom – News for the Luke Community" (SOF) magazine, with editions such as September/October 2025 and November/December 2025, to support the Luke Air Force Base community.

financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue

Total revenue$1.19M

Contributions & grants$1.09M92%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$5K0%

Other revenue$90K

expenses

Total expenses$1.41M

Program expenses84%

Admin / overhead9%

Fundraising7%

Salaries & benefits$456K

Grants paid out$368K

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$1.53M

Cash$801K

Investments$0

Liabilities$314K

Net assets$1.22M

Liquid reserves6.8 mo

3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -30.1%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Ron Sites	President	40	$214K
Veronique Cruikshank	DEVELOPMENT DIR	40	$90K
Brooke Christianson	Camp. Coordnatr	40	$65K
SUSAN GLADSTEIN	Finance Spec.	40	$27K

board members · 21

Angela Creedon — Chairman
Bill Olson — Director
Bob Bambauer — VICE CHAIR
Bob Sparky Whitehouse USAF — Director
Bruce Larson — Director
CHRIS TOALE — Director
DANNY ORTEGA — FINANCE CHAIR
Darrell Wilson — Director
David Scholl — Director
Dina Steinberg — Director
Greg Debernard — Director
JOHN PIERSON — Director
Jason Klonoski — Director
Jody Alexander — Director
Karen Roch — Director
Kristie Leader — Director
MARK FLUKER — Director
Nick Wood — Director
Rick Hearn — Director
Rusty Mitchell USAF Ret — Director
Shannon Williams — Director

relationships · 12

who they work with

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Partner — Partners with ADOT to offer a specialty F-35A Sound of Freedom Arizona license plate, with $17 from each plate going to the foundation.
Blue Blazer Squadron Partner — Receives contributions from the Blue Blazer Squadron's annual giving campaign to support its mission.
Brooke Partner — Contact person for coordinating donation of auction items.
Lockheed Martin Partner — Collaborates with Lockheed Martin to produce and promote F-35 fighter jet content.
Luke Air Force Base Partner — Supports military families and airmen at Luke Air Force Base.
PING Partner — Partner for the annual Golf Classic, providing exclusive merchandise packages and items for participants.
RTX Pratt & Whitney Partner — Afterburner Title Host for the 17th Annual Golf Classic.
Times Media Group Partner — Assists with the production of the "Sound of Freedom" magazine in a full-color glossy format.
Times Media Group Partner — Media partner that supports the production of the 'Sound of Freedom' magazine.
Times Media Group Partner — Partnered to produce the "Sound of Freedom" magazine in a full-color glossy format.
Wigwam Arizona Partner — Host venue for the annual Golf Classic and its associated events, including the Afterburner and VIP receptions.
Willmeng Construction Partner — Title Partner for the 17th Annual Golf Classic.