Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Public Benefit

Veteran Tickets Foundation

AKA Vet Tix

Phoenix, AZ

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Also Known As:: Vet Tix
Physical Address:: Phoenix, AZ 85028
EIN:: 26-2291955
Web URL:: www.VetTix.org
Leadership:: Michael Focareto, III

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 1, 2011
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2011

Revenue
Total Revenue	$5,869,772

Expenses
Total Expenses	$5,873,815

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Basic Organization Information

Veteran Tickets Foundation

Also Known As:: Vet Tix
Physical Address:: Phoenix, AZ 85028
EIN:: 26-2291955
Web URL:: www.VetTix.org
NTEE Category:: W Public, Society Benefit; W30 Military/Veterans' Organizations; None; None; None
Year Founded:: 2008
Ruling Year:: 2010

Mission Statement

Tickets For TroopsGive without prejudice!!! By supporting our Military, Veterans and their Families with entertainment, lasting memories and reintegration opportunities by providing free tickets to sporting events, concerts and family activities. Hero's Wish Supporting our Military, Veterans and their Families with entertainment, lasting memories and reintegration opportunities by proving free tickets to sporting events, concerts, and family activities.

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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit

Tickets for Troops Program (http://www.TicketsForTroops.com/)2008 - 2,580 Tickets Distributed 2009 - 36,587 Tickets Distributed 2010 - 112,759 Tickets Distributed 2011 - 155,977 Tickets Distributed 2012 - 222,138 Tickets Distributed Hero's Wish Program (www.HerosWish.com) 2010 - 27 Hero's Wish Fulfilled 2011 - 55 Hero's Wish Fulfilled 2012 - 42 Hero's Wish Fulfilled

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Forms 990 Received from the IRS IRS Form 990 is an annual document used by approximately one-third of all public charities to report information about their finances and operations to the federal government. GuideStar uses data from Form 990 to populate its database with financial information about nonprofit organizations. Posting Form 990 images on the GuideStar Web site is an ongoing process.

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Leadership

Michael Focareto, III

Term:

Since Mar 2008

Leadership Statement:

"We have created a organization that benefits ALL Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families and our one and only mission is saying Thank You by providing free/discounted ticket for the rest of their lives."

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