From public IRS filings
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
FRANKLIN, TN · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
AT THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, WE SERVE OUR NATION BY HONORING OUR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED. WE DO THIS BY CREATING AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$81.4M
Total expenses
$75.1M
Total assets
$85.6M
Program expense ratio
86%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
$54.3M in foundation grants on record from 546 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $6.4M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $5.3M | 4 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $3.6M | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $2.6M | 5 |
| Marcus Foundation | $2M | 1 |
| Car Donation Foundation | $1.9M | 4 |
| Yontz Valor Foundation | $1.8M | 2 |
| Thdf Ii Inc Dba the Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund | $1.7M | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $1.6M | 4 |
| Disabled American Veterans (Dav) Charitable Service Trust | $1.3M | 3 |
Leadership
DONNA MERCIER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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