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LUKE OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB

LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ · EIN 510204610 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.lukespousesclub.org
revenue
$112K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$125K
employees
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT LUKE AFB AND LOCAL MILITARY COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Luke Officers Spouses Club is a non-profit organization that supports military families and the community at Luke Air Force Base. It operates a thrift shop as its primary fundraising source, using proceeds to fund scholarships for military dependents, grants for base organizations, and various community programs.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Baby Layette Program
Provides baskets of essential baby items, including a personalized 'baby thunderbolt' blanket, to military families at Luke AFB welcoming new babies.
Cinderella's Closet
A free service for the Luke AFB community to borrow dresses, purses, jewelry, and suits for events, with the request that items are returned dry-cleaned.
Dorm Contingency Kits
Provides essential supplies like sheets, towels, pillows, and hygiene items to airmen arriving late or after duty hours at the dorms.
Monthly Voucher Program
Provides a $20 monthly voucher for E-5 and below military personnel to use at the Luke AFB Thrift Shop.
Oasis Day Room Meal Sponsorship
Sponsors a home-cooked or catered meal for the Oasis Day Room (almost) every first Tuesday of the month for airmen.
Scholarship Program (High School Seniors)
Provides scholarships for military dependents who are high school seniors graduating in the current school year.
Scholarship Program (Spouses & Continuing Education)
Provides scholarships for military spouses and dependents who have a high school diploma or GED and wish to further their education.
Spouse Certificate Program
Offers financial assistance to military spouses pursuing certifications instead of traditional degrees.
Uniform Closet
Offers gently used uniforms and accessories free of charge to all currently serving military personnel stationed at Luke AFB.
VA Hospital Holiday Support
Provides snacks, goodies, activity books, and clothing items to patients at the local VA Hospital during the holiday season.
activities · 36

what they do

direct service · 35
  • Provides baby layette baskets and essential gifts, including personalized blankets, onesies, diapers, and books, to military families at Luke AFB within 60 days of a child's birth.
  • Provides baby layette baskets and essential gifts, including personalized blankets, onesies, diapers, and books, to military families of all ranks stationed at Luke AFB within 60 days of a child's birth.
  • Runs a baby layette program that provides essential newborn items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, clothing, hygiene products, books, and toys to military families at Luke AFB within 60 days of a child’s birth.
  • Charitable Request Review Wish and Charitable Request Review
    Reviews charitable requests on a monthly basis through its Board of Governors Meeting to determine support for various organizations and initiatives.
  • Operates Cinderella's Closet, a free service for the Luke AFB community that allows borrowing of dresses, purses, jewelry, and suits.
  • Community outreach and holiday support Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Supports the local veteran and military community through holiday gift purchases for VA Hospital patients, participation in veteran remembrance events such as wreath-laying ceremonies, and sponsoring monthly meals for the Oasis Day Room.
  • Dorm Contingency Kit distribution
    Provides Dorm Contingency Kits containing essential living items like sheets, towels, pillows, and hygiene supplies to unaccompanied airmen arriving late or after duty hours at Luke AFB, delivered quarterly to dorm managers.
  • Dorm Contingency Kits
    Provides Dorm Contingency Kits containing essentials like sheets, towels, and hygiene items to airmen arriving late or after duty hours at Luke AFB, delivered quarterly.
  • Financial assistance for professional development Military and First Responder Family Scholarships
    Offers financial assistance to spouses of service members pursuing professional certifications, with a focus on non-traditional educational pathways.
  • Food Pantry Support
    Houses a donation drop-off at the Luke AFB Thrift Shop for the food pantry and provides monetary donations and inventory to the food pantry twice a year.
  • Food pantry support
    Supports the Luke AFB food pantry through biannual monetary donations, in-kind inventory purchases, and hosting a donation drop-off point at the Thrift Shop.
  • Free uniform and professional attire distribution Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Operates a uniform closet providing gently used uniforms and accessories free of charge to service members at Luke AFB, and runs Cinderella's Closet, which offers free loaner formal attire including dresses, suits, and accessories to the Luke AFB community.
  • Oasis Day Room Meals
    Sponsors a home-cooked or catered meal for the Oasis Day Room almost every first Tuesday of the month and stocks the Oasis pantry with remaining funds at the beginning of summer.
  • Provides a free service to the Luke AFB community, allowing individuals to borrow dresses, purses, jewelry, and suits.
  • Operates the Luke AFB Thrift Shop, offering used property at low prices to military families and eligible personnel, and distributing proceeds as scholarships, grants, and charitable contributions.
  • Operates the Luke AFB Thrift Shop, providing military families and eligible personnel with access to affordable used goods and generating funds for community programs.
  • Provide Essential Items to Service Members Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Offers a $20 monthly voucher for the Luke AFB Thrift Shop to E-5 and below service members, operates a uniform closet providing free gently used uniforms, and distributes Dorm Contingency Kits with essentials to airmen arriving late at Luke AFB.
  • Provide Financial Assistance and Scholarships Military and First Responder Family Scholarships
    Offers financial assistance to spouses pursuing professional certifications and distributes college scholarships for military dependents from thrift shop sales.
  • Provide Financial Assistance and Scholarships Military and First Responder Family Scholarships
    Offers college scholarships for military dependents, grants to Luke AFB organizations, and financial assistance to spouses pursuing professional certifications.
  • Provide Financial Assistance and Scholarships Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Offers college scholarships for military dependents and financial assistance to spouses pursuing professional certifications. Also provides grants to Luke AFB organizations and charitable contributions to base organizations and the local community, funded by thrift shop proceeds.
  • Review and allocation of charitable requests Wish and Charitable Request Review
    Reviews charitable requests on a monthly basis through its Board of Governors Meeting and allocates funds to Luke AFB organizations, base programs, and the local community.
  • Support Local Community and Veterans
    Reviews charitable requests monthly, participates in laying remembrance wreaths for veterans, purchases items for VA Hospital patients, and provides monetary and inventory donations to the local food pantry.
  • Support Military Families with Baby Layette Program Maternity & Newborn Supply Distribution
    Provides baby layette baskets and essential gifts, including personalized blankets, onesies, and other baby items, to military families of all ranks stationed at Luke AFB within 60 days of a child's birth.
  • Support for Airmen in Dorms
    Provides Dorm Contingency Kits with essentials like sheets, towels, and hygiene items to airmen arriving late or after duty hours at Luke AFB. Also sponsors monthly meals and stocks the pantry for the Oasis Day Room.
  • Support for Food Pantry
    Houses a donation drop-off at the Luke AFB Thrift Shop for the food pantry and provides monetary donations and inventory to the food pantry twice a year.
  • Support for VA Hospital Patients Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Purchases items from Christmas wish lists for patients at the local VA Hospital, including snacks, activity books, and clothing.
  • Support the Oasis Day Room
    Sponsors a home-cooked or catered meal for the Oasis Day Room almost every first Tuesday of the month and stocks the Oasis pantry with remaining funds at the beginning of summer.
  • Provides a $20 monthly voucher for use at the Luke AFB Thrift Shop to all E-5 and below service members currently serving at Luke AFB.
  • Thrift Shop Vouchers for Service Members Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Provides a $20 monthly voucher for use at the Luke AFB Thrift Shop to all E-5 and below service members currently serving at Luke AFB.
  • Thrift shop operations and support programs Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Operates the Luke AFB Thrift Shop, offering low-cost used goods to military families and eligible personnel, and provides a $20 monthly voucher to E-5 and below service members for use at the shop.
  • Operates a uniform closet within the Luke AFB Thrift Shop, offering gently used uniforms and accessories free of charge to service members stationed at Luke AFB.
  • Uniform and Formal Wear Closet Military Thrift and Uniform Support Services
    Operates a uniform closet within the Luke AFB Thrift Shop, providing gently used uniforms and accessories free of charge to service members. Also runs Cinderella's Closet, a free service for borrowing dresses, purses, jewelry, and suits for the Luke AFB community.
  • Purchases items from Christmas wish lists for patients at the local VA Hospital, including snacks, activity books, and clothing.
  • Participates in laying remembrance wreaths to honor veterans at a local cemetery.
  • Participates in laying remembrance wreaths to honor veterans at a local cemetery.
capacity building · 1
  • Organizational governance and policy development Bylaws and Governance Documentation
    Holds monthly Board of Governors meetings to manage operations and is actively reviewing and updating organizational documents including the Constitution, By-laws, and Handbook, with proposed amendments subject to membership vote.
strategies · 21

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Adaptive Charitable Request Evaluation board_review_process unique to this org
    The organization uses a monthly Board of Governors Meeting to systematically evaluate and process charitable requests, demonstrating a structured approach to resource allocation and adapting activities as needed to continue support, such as for VA Hospital patients during holiday seasons.
  • Adaptive Charitable Request Processing board_review_process unique to this org
    The organization uses a monthly Board of Governors Meeting to evaluate and process charitable requests, and adapts its activities, such as holiday season support for VA Hospital patients, in response to external constraints like volunteer restrictions.
  • Adaptive community and family support adaptive support unique to this org
    Provides targeted support to military families, VA patients, and the local community through adaptable programming, such as holiday outreach, that responds to operational constraints like volunteer availability.
  • Certification-Focused Educational Support certification-focused education support unique to this org
    The organization provides financial assistance specifically for certifications to support spouses in achieving their professional goals through non-traditional educational pathways.
  • Certification-Focused Educational Support certification-focused education support unique to this org
    The organization provides financial assistance specifically for certifications to support spouses in achieving professional goals through non-traditional educational pathways.
  • Certification-Focused Educational and Professional Support certification-focused education support unique to this org
    The organization provides financial assistance specifically for certifications, supporting military spouses in achieving their professional goals through non-traditional educational pathways.
  • Certification-focused educational support for military spouses certification-focused education support unique to this org
    Provides financial assistance targeted at helping military spouses achieve professional goals through certification programs and non-traditional education pathways, enhancing workforce readiness and personal development.
  • Community Building and Support for Military Families community_support unique to this org
    The organization fosters friendships and provides support among military spouses and families through community-building events and volunteer activities, aiming to improve the overall well-being of the base community.
  • Community-Engaged Fundraising and Grantmaking thrift_store_fundraising unique to this org
    The organization operates a thrift shop and conducts various fundraisers to generate profits, which are then used to provide grants and scholarships to military families, the local community, and military-affiliated organizations. This approach integrates community involvement in fundraising with direct financial support.
  • Community-Engaged Volunteering and Support community-engaged volunteering unique to this org
    The organization fosters community among military spouses and families by organizing volunteer activities and providing support, aiming to improve the base community and build friendships through shared service and fellowship.
  • Community-Engaged Volunteering and Support community-engaged volunteering unique to this org
    The organization fosters community among military spouses and families by organizing volunteer activities and providing support, aiming to improve the base community and lift spirits, even adapting activities when necessary due to restrictions.
  • Community-building through volunteer engagement community-engaged volunteering unique to this org
    Frames volunteer activities as community-building events to strengthen connections among military spouses, foster fellowship, and support service efforts, engaging volunteers of all ages in meaningful roles.
  • Grantmaking funded by community-generated revenue grantmaking unique to this org
    Provides financial grants to Airmen, military families, and affiliated organizations using funds raised entirely from community-driven sources such as thrift shop operations and local fundraisers.
  • Inclusive Governance inclusive_governance unique to this org
    The organization promotes transparency and member engagement by allowing members in good standing to observe Board of Governors meetings, fostering a sense of inclusion in decision-making processes.
  • Inclusive Governance through Observer Participation inclusive_governance unique to this org
    The organization promotes transparency and member engagement by allowing members in good standing to attend Board of Governors meetings as observers, thereby participating in governance.
  • Inclusive governance with member participation inclusive_governance unique to this org
    Enables members in good standing to observe Board of Governors meetings, promoting transparency and inclusive participation in organizational decision-making.
  • Member-driven grantmaking with board review board_review_process unique to this org
    The organization uses a structured, member-driven governance model to process charitable requests, where the Board of Governors evaluates and approves funding proposals monthly, and major constitutional changes are subject to public review and voting by the general membership.
  • Structured Grantmaking and Request Evaluation board_review_process unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a monthly Board of Governors Meeting to systematically evaluate and process charitable requests, ensuring a structured approach to its grantmaking activities.
  • Thrift Store Fundraising for Community and Military Support thrift_store_fundraising unique to this org
    The organization operates a thrift shop as its primary fundraising mechanism to generate profits, which are then used to provide college scholarships, grants, and charitable contributions to military and local community organizations, while also engaging volunteers of all ages in its operations.
  • Thrift Store Fundraising for Community and Military Support thrift_store_fundraising unique to this org
    The organization operates a thrift shop as its primary fundraising mechanism to generate profits, which are then used to provide college scholarships, grants, and charitable contributions to military and local community organizations, as well as Airmen and their families.
  • Thrift shop as primary fundraising engine thrift_store_fundraising unique to this org
    Operates a thrift shop as its core fundraising mechanism, using generated profits to fund college scholarships, grants to military and local organizations, and community charitable activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$112K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$51K
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$125K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Feeding Phoenix Farms Partner — Engaged in volunteer activities with Feeding Phoenix Farms.
  • Fighter Country Partnership Partner — Collaborated on participation in the Annual Golf Tournament.
  • Luke AFB Thrift Shop Partner — The Luke AFB Thrift Shop is the location for voucher use, the uniform closet, baby layette program pick-ups, and a donation drop-off point for the food pantry. It is also the LSC’s main source of income and is volunteer-run.
  • Oasis Day Room Partner — Receives sponsored home-cooked/catered meals almost every first Tuesday of the month and has its pantry stocked by the LSC.
  • Unaccompanied Housing office Partner — Coordinates the Dorm Contingency Kits for airmen.
  • VA Hospital Partner — Hosts luncheons and provides gifts to patients at the local VA Hospital.
  • Wreaths Across America Partner — Partnered to conduct a wreath-laying ceremony honoring veterans.