Denis V Cooper Foundation Inc SUMMARY Mission Honoring our brave military veterans who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, as well as those who have reintegrated back into civilian life after their military service, by Granting Wishes! Contact Information Primary Address 2820 OAK ST SARASOTA, FL 34237-7344 Alternate Address P.O. BOX 4301 SARASOTA FL 34230 Phone 941 915-8810 Email Website Facebook Twitter info@wishesforheroes.org www.wishesforheroes.org pages/denis-v-cooper-foundation-wishes-for- Heroes/241064635989208?fref=nf WishesForHeroes General Information nprofit Organization Does Business As (DBA) Wishes For Heroes Tax Exempt Status Denis V Cooper Foundation Inc Public Supported Charity Incorporation Year 2014 1
State Charitable Solicitations Permit Yes May 2019 State Registration Yes Apr 2019 2
BACKGROUND & NEEDS Impact Statement Continue to Strengthen our great relationships with all local military organizations.granted Four Different Wishes to local Military Heroes and their families in 2016Granted Three Different Wishes to local Military Heroes and their families in 2017Granted Three Different Wishes to Local Military Heroes and their families in 2018Creating partnerships and collaborations with various local groups and organizations. Needs Statement Awareness from our returning Military Heroes - $5,000Exposure to the general public - $5,000Granting Wishes - $25,000 Background Statement Sgt. Denis V. Cooper bravely battled a cancer that went misdiagnosed and ravaged his body. A United States Marine who protected his family and country, was not able to take that one last trip fishing with his family. Because they didn't want their Dad's Last Wish to go unfulfilled, The Denis V. Cooper Foundation Wishes for Heroes, was created. During the Summer of 2011, Maverick Johnson - long-time media personality in Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice, FL (and his family) lost a Father, Husband, Brother, Son & Uncle... (USMC - Sgt. Denis V. Cooper) to lung cancer as a result of his exposure in Vietnam to Agent Orange. While in the V.A. Bay Pines - Hospital Hospice Unit (St. Petersburg, FL), Maverick and his family were informed of a Grant A Wish Program the VA does on a limited basis. Unfortunately for Sgt. Cooper, his last wish: Take a fishing trip with his family, was not possible, due to the severity of his medical condition. Unfortunately, this seems to be the case, all too often. "The Denis V. Cooper Foundation - Wishes for Heroes" was created with a simple goal. To develop a program that reaches out within Sarasota & Manatee Counties on a grass-roots level to honor our military veterans and their families. Currently the 13th Congressional District in Florida which encompasses most of Sarasota & Manatee Counties, is one of the largest Congressional Districts with military veterans in the entire country. The goal to serve our returning veterans as well as those terminally ill veterans and their families, by honoring their service. Statement from the Board Chair Statement from the CEO/Executive Director We are truly blessed in life, when we realize why we are here. In 2011, I lost my dad, the greatest man I will ever know. In the following months, as I was looking for answers as to why, I woke up one night with some clarity. Honor my dad and his love of the military, while at the same time honoring those who have served our great country. Dad treasured his family, his faith and the USA. My father did not get to participate in his "last wish", so we have created "Wishes For Heroes" hoping you can fulfill many wishes for our local military heroes and their families. The Denis V. Cooper Foundation - Wishes for Heroes is an official 501c3 non-profit organization. Areas Served FL- Sarasota FL- Manatee Service Categories 3
Primary Organization Type Secondary Organization Type Tertiary Organization Type Public & Societal Benefit Public & Societal Benefit Human Services 4
PROGRAMS Granting Wishes Description These wishes fulfill a desire for a better quality of life, or support a quest for life-gratifying endeavors. Knowing that wishes can come true, directly affects service members' spirits, in addition to the families and communities that support them. Whether realizing a dream to sail, go to a ball game, see a family member who lives far away or take a vacation to a special destination, The Denis V. Cooper Foundation honors the goals and desires of our brave military service members and their families, by granting "Wishes for Heroes". Budget $10,000.00 Category Program Linked to Organizational Strategy Population Served Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitoring Program Success Examples Human Services, General/Other Services for Specific Populations Yes Other Named Groups Adults Families Granting Wishes to our Military Heroes. As funds allow, we will provide a better post military life, by assisting heroes for a better quality of life. 100% of heroes that receive a granted wish will be served! Will continue to serve the needs of 100% our military heroes, when funds allow. From bringing them to their grandchildren one last time, before their end of life. To helping their children adjust after their military service. We can also help them with a better quality of life, from attending concerts and sporting events to helping with housewares and daily amenities, many of us take for granted. Will do full re-caps with each wish that is granted. Talking to each veteran and their family and friends. Have yet to begin, awaiting to receive wish requests from our military heroes. We are a new organization, that has yet to fulfill a wish. Wish requests can be submitted online at... www.wishesforheroes.org Comments Program Comments by Organization Honoring our brave military veterans who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, as well as those who have reintegrated back into civilian life after their military service, by Granting Wishes! 5
MANAGEMENT CEO/Executive Director CEO/Executive Director CEO Email Executive Director none Staff & Volunteer Statistics Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate % Professional Development N/A Contractors 0 Volunteers 8 Management Reports to Board CEO/Executive Director Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation nmanagement Formal Evaluation N/A N/A N/A N/A Collaborations Collaborate with all local Veterans Organizations and those who serve Veterans and their Families. We have been proud to partner with Goodwill Manasota and their Veterans Services Program (together we helped a homeless Vet and his family get into a full-furnished home. We are also proud to have partnered with JFCS (Jewish Family and Children's Services) by assisting a World War II Vet with his housing needs.we work and collaborate with ALL to help ALL Veterans. 6
GOVERNANCE Board Chair Board Chair Mr Maverick Johnson Company Affiliation iheart Media Board Term May 2017 to May 2020 Board Chair Email Maverick@MaverickJohnson.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mrs. Grace Cooper Retired Voting Mr Steve Hopkins Affordable Heating and Cooling Voting Mr Maverick Johnson Community Volunteer Voting Mr Gary Kortzendorf Callaghan Tire Voting Mr Robert Morrison Hy Tech Power Equipment Voting Mrs. Kelly Podesdlik Community Volunteer Voting Mr Derek Williams Williams Wealth Management Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 7 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 5 Female 2 t Specified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 5 Board Term Limits 0 Board Orientation Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 8 Board Meeting Attendance % 93 Board Self-Evaluation Yes 7
Written Board Selection Criteria Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions 86 Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions 71 Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Standing Committees Executive 8
FINANCIALS Current Financial Info Tax Year Begins 2018 Tax Year Ends 2018 Projected Revenue $30,000.00 Projected Expenses $3,000.00 Total Projected Revenue includes "in-kind" contributions/ donations Yes Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy N/A Spending Policy Percentage 0 Tax Credits Capital Campaign In a Capital Campaign Campaign Goal 0 Anticipate Campaign Within Next 5 Years? IRS Form 990s 990 990 990-N Audit/Financial Documents DVC Foundation - Income and Expenses DVC Foundation - Income and Expenses DVC Foundation - Income and Expenses Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% -- Historical Financial Review Revenue and Expenses 9
Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Revenue $43,532 $29,664 $18,517 Total Expenses $19,995 $10,504 $7,842 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 $0 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $16,905 $11,780 $850 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $0 $0 $0 Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 $0 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $26,627 $17,884 $17,667 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Program Expense $17,279 $8,182 $5,245 Administration Expense $2,716 $2,322 $0 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $2,597 Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses 2.18 2.82 2.36 Program Expense/Total Expenses 86% 78% 67% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 14% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Assets $77,400 $53,863 $0 Current Assets $77,400 $53,863 $0 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Total Net Assets $77,400 $53,863 $0 Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Fundraising $26,627 Fundraising $17,884 Fundraising $17,667 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Contributions, gifts, Contributions, gifts, Contributions, gifts, Amount grants $16,905 grants $11,780 grants $850 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 Comments Financial Comments by Organization paid staff - All Volunteer 10
Financial Comments by Foundation Financial information for 2015 taken from the organization's unaudited compilations. balance sheet information has been provided. Financial information for subsequent years taken from the organization's Federal 990-EZ. 11
PLANS, POLICIES & LICENSES Plans Fundraising Plan Communication Plan Strategic Plan Management Succession Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Policies Organizational Policies and Procedures Written Conflict of Interest Policy ndiscrimination Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the Government? Planning & Policies Comments Planning & Policies Comments by Organization Planning & Policies Comments by Foundation Created 01.25.2019. Copyright 2019 12