EIN 20-2624345

Operation Second Chance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Operation Second Chance supports wounded veterans and their families through financial assistance and relaxation at Heroes Ridge in Germantown, MD.
Total revenues
$2,107,891
2022
Total expenses
$1,627,034
2022
Total assets
$7,139,777
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Operation Second Chance

Providing emergency financial assistance to our nations Veterans, that are wounded, injured or ill, in the form of rent and mortgage payments to prevent homelessness and evictions. Utility payments, flights and lodging so family members can be together during recovery. Assistance requests must come through verified caseworkers or V.A. representations, and OSC is able to provide a rapid response to our Veterans needs within 24-48 hours, making payments directly to their creditors.
Morale, welfare, and recreation expenses to improve the morale of wounded soldiers. Activities include providing meals, cookouts, trips to the movies and a multitude of healing retreats all aimed at engaging the veterans to get back to doing the things that they loved before their injuries. Emphasis is placed on outdoor sporting activites such as adaptive skiing, horseback riding, white water rafting and fishing.
Heroes Ridge - Situated at the top of a mountain, Heroes Ridge offers rest and relaxation for wounded, injured and ill Veterans. The property consists of 275 acres, offering 4 cabins, a dining hall, recreation center, fitness center, pool, horses, ATVs and miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and ATV rides. The property, located close to Gettysburg is rich with history of the Civil War, and offers Veterans a chance to thrive post war and get back to many of their roots.
Operation Giving Back Program - Interns are mentored through employment with the organization. Qualified individuals serving as interns must be wounded, injured or ill veterans or their spouses. The program includes allowing the interns to focus on improving the well-being of caregivers with dinners, safety and educational classes, and other appropriate events.
Scholarship program - Scholarships are awarded to applicants that are wounded, injured or ill veterans or their direct dependents using an application process that attempts to select and award the most deserving individuals.

Who funds Operation Second Chance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation of SarasotaGeneral Support$127,871
Nikipro FoundationContrib. To Other Org. for Their Estab. Purpose$70,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$43,094
...and 37 more grants received totalling $572,132

Personnel at Operation Second Chance

NameTitleCompensation
Cindy McGrewFounder and Chief Executive Officer$104,665
Clark WagnerBoard Member$0
Tim SandersTreasurer$0

Financials for Operation Second Chance

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,031,866
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$67,283
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,742
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,107,891

Form 990s for Operation Second Chance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-04-12990View PDF
2021-122022-04-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $41,024 from Give Lively Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The DeVito Family Trust
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
HomelessnessMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
20251 Century Blvd Suite 130
Germantown, MD 20874
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
operationsecondchance.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
20-2624345
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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