Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
"Together, we have a sacred opportunity to honor all those who have selflessly served in our nation's longest war."
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
EIN: 47-3700489
Mission
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation is the nonprofit organization designated by Congress to plan, fund, and build the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to build an inclusive National Memorial honoring all the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel who have served and continue to do so in the Global War on Terrorism, as well as the civilians, family members, and other groups who have supported America's service members throughout the conflict.
Ruling year
2015
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Rodriguez
Main address
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20004 USA
EIN
47-3700489
War memorials
Communication media
International peace and security
Civic participation
Counterterrorism
Population served
Veterans
Adults
Children and youth
Families
Widows and widowers
NTEE code
Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (A01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (Q01)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
The Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation seeks to honor the service and sacrifices of all those who have selflessly served in the Global War on Terrorism and build the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Build the National Memorial to the Global War on Terrorism in Washington D.C.
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation is the nonprofit organization designated by Congress to plan, fund, and build the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Our mission is to build an inclusive National Memorial honoring all the uniformed and non-uniformed personnel who have served and continue to do so in the Global War on Terrorism, as well as the civilians, family members, and other groups who have supported America's service members throughout the conflict.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Senator Bob Dole Continued Service Award 2021
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of new advocates recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Build the National Memorial to the Global War on Terrorism in Washington D.C.
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Advocates are defined as open sponsors of the GWOT Memorials Mission.
Number of new champions or stakeholders recruited
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Build the National Memorial to the Global War on Terrorism in Washington D.C.
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Champions and Stakeholders are defined as active participants
Number of high-profile speakers or participants participating
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Build the National Memorial to the Global War on Terrorism in Washington D.C.
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
High profile speakers or participants is defined as individuals with a large public presence.
Number of coalition members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Build the National Memorial to the Global War on Terrorism in Washington D.C.
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Coalition members are defined as established organizations or businesses who support the GWOT Memorial Foundations mission publicly.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation is seeking to build a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in our nations capital on the National Mall.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation's strategies to accomplish the mission of building a National GWOT Memorial are to be coordinate with all governing bodies as well as key stakeholders in order to collectively honor the service and sacrifices of all those who have served in the Global War on Terrorism.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation's capabilities to accomplish the mission of building a National Global War on Terror Memorial in our nations capital lie within our team members collective impact. The diversity of team members as well as their ability to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves not only maintains the honor and integrity of the mission but maintains the focus as well.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
On August 18th, 2017, President Trump signed the National Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act into law. This law exempts the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation from the Commemorative Works Act of 1986. This was a landmark moment in our nation's history. We became the Congressionally designated non-profit to lead, coordinate and fundraise for the building of a National GWOT Memorial in our nation's capital.
In August 2018, President Bush joined the GWOT Memorial Foundation as Honorary Chairman. The next steps for the organization are to follow the 24 steps as outlined by Congress on the successful accomplishment of this mission. The organization will advocate for land within the Reserve area of the National Mall and fundraise and educate the American people on the need to succeed in this goal.
On December 27th of 2021, President Joe Biden signed the historic National Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Location Act into law, thereby stating that the GWOT Memorial shall be built within the Reserve on the National Mall in Washington D.C. This law exempts the Foundation from a 2003 law stating that no new Memorials or Museums can be built within the Reserve on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
55.17
Months of cash in 2022 info
20.9
Fringe rate in 2022 info
9%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$1,385 | $11,871 | -$8,127 | $1,225,754 | $1,519,661 |
| As % of expenses | -0.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 185.2% | 129.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$1,385 | $11,871 | -$8,127 | $1,225,754 | $1,519,661 |
| As % of expenses | -0.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 185.2% | 129.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $122,868 | $287,118 | $236,314 | $1,887,714 | $2,695,769 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -88.0% | 133.7% | -17.7% | 698.8% | 42.8% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $261,734 | $357,766 | $252,574 | $661,960 | $1,176,108 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 65.1% | 36.7% | -29.4% | 162.1% | 77.7% |
| Personnel | 16.6% | 0.0% | 10.1% | 21.9% | 30.1% |
| Professional fees | 64.7% | 76.7% | 10.9% | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 18.8% | 23.3% | 79.0% | 74.7% | 69.9% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $261,734 | $357,766 | $252,574 | $661,960 | $1,176,108 |
| One month of savings | $21,811 | $29,814 | $21,048 | $55,163 | $98,009 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $283,545 | $387,580 | $273,622 | $717,123 | $1,274,117 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 23.2 | 20.9 |
| Months of cash and investments | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 23.2 | 20.9 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 22.7 | 28.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $119,419 | $45,017 | $18,746 | $1,280,494 | $2,051,973 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $755,000 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 13.6% | 27.8% | 27.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $20,622 | $32,493 | $24,366 | $1,250,120 | $2,769,781 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $82,519 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $82,519 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $103,141 | $32,493 | $24,366 | $1,250,120 | $2,769,781 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Rodriguez
Michael “Rod” Rodriguez is the President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. Rod joined the U.S. Army in 1992 and attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course to become a Green Beret in 1997. In 2013, he was medically retired due to numerous combat injuries. His last assignment as a Green Beret came as a Sniper Instructor assigned to the JFK Special Warfare Center (Range 37) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He has deployed ten times in service to our nation.
Rod is a New Mexico native who comes from a family with a strong tradition of military service. Both his grandfathers served during World War II, and his father is a Vietnam veteran. His eldest son is currently serving with the 82nd Airborne and has deployed to the same regions of Afghanistan as Rod. Rod has been an outspoken advocate for veterans and their families and often speaks publicly on the need to increase understanding of life experiences between the civilian and military communities.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Board of directorsas of 06/26/2024
Board of directors data
Theodore Skokos
Kenneth Hersh
Kenneth A Hersh
Michael R Rodriguez
Theodore Skokos
Isaia Vimoto
Bill Kraus
Joseph L Votel
Leon J Topalian
Barbara M Barrett
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Professional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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