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American Veterans Heritage Center Inc.
American Veterans Heritage Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the American Veterans Heritage Center is to increase awareness of veterans' issues, recognize veterans contributions, endorse patriotism, promote tourism, and enhance the West Dayton neighborhood by preserving and developing the Dayton VA Historical Campus.
About
The Grotto was created in the old quarry where limestone was removed to construct the original buildings on the Historic Dayton VA Campus. Originally known as the Soldiers' Home, it was created in 1865 along with two others Milwaukee, WI, and Tongas, ME to provide a place where soldiers returning from the Civil War could rest and heal their mental and physical wounds. The soldiers, at the urging of one of the doctors, created the Grotto in the old quarry. It contained beautiful gardens, lakes, and a spectactular arched entry, all designed to provide a peaceful place to reflect and heal. It became a major attraction for the community with events to showcase the beautiful gardens created by the veterans. Over time, neglect and funding allowed the Grotto to deteriorate. About 5 years ago, members of our organization and the community began the process of restoring the Grotto to its original beauty and tranquility. It is once again a community attraction and a place of healing for our veterans with severe injuries and PTSD.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The mission of the american veterans heritage center is to increase awareness of veterans' issues, recognize veterans contributions, endorse patriotism, promote tourism, and enhance the west dayton neighborhood by preserving and developing the dayton va historical campus.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The mission of the american veterans heritage center is to increase awareness of veterans' issues, recognize veterans contributions, endorse patriotism, promote tourism, and enhance the west dayton neighborhood by preserving and developing the dayton va historical campus.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is OH, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2019 as PO Box 1366, Fairborn, OH, 45324.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is less than $100,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $12,996.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $30 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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