Ace in the Hole Foundation strives to honor and remember 1st LT Michael LiCalzi by assisting charitable organizations and causes that Michael supported during his lifetime and those that he would likely support today--particularly those that focus on disabled, disadvantaged and/or needy Marines, their families, and veterans of the USMC. Michael would always spring to the defense and service of people in need. His protection of the weak and righteous indignation against injustice were hallmarks of his character. He was ferocious in his love for and dedication his family, friends, our nation and the Corps. I believe that the Ace in the Hole Foundation is doing an admirable job in keeping Mike's legacy alive.
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Ace in the Hole Foundation strives to honor and remember 1st LT Michael LiCalzi by assisting charitable organizations and causes that Michael supported during his lifetime and those that he would likely support today--particularly those that focus on disabled, disadvantaged
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Mission: The Foundation's mission is to provide financial aid and assistance to disabled and/or disadvantaged individuals (directly or through contributions to charities), particularly armed service personnel and their children and families of active, retired, or deceased armed services personnel without regard to race, nationality, sex color or creed. Emphasis is placed on assisting charities supported by 1st LT Michael LiCalzi USMC during his life or likely beneficiaries of his support today. Primary beneficiaries include, but are not limited to, Wounded Warrior Project, FIRST, Marine Corps Tankers Association, & Huntington's Disease Society.
Results: 2014 was another banner year for Ace in the Hole Foundation. We hosted our FIFTH Beach Run & Walk in May. We remembered Mike as well as honored the life of Jason Burnett, who died with Mike while serving in Iraq. The Burnett family came from St. Cloud, Florida to be with us on such a special day. Mike and Jason blessed us with nice weather (finally!) and we hit all-time highs for attendance and fundraising. Since inception in 2008, Ace in the Hole Foundation has raised over $430,000. Where does this money go and how did we raise it? Both great questions. This communication will provide some details into the workings of Ace in the Hole Foundation for the year 2014. For further information, please reach out to me or check our financial reports on www.guidestar.org Where did the money come from in 2014? • A majority of our revenue comes from the Annual Walk at Lido West Beach through registration fees and personal/corporate donations. We have to thank our dedicated corporate and personal sponsors, many of whom have been donating since the first walk in 2010. • The remaining portion came from third party events: o We were the beneficiary of the Belmont Festival "Wing Off" Competition in June, 2014. Garden City native and former friend/classmate of Mike, Tim Peeples, was the organizer of the event. We thank Tim for thinking of us and raising over $1,8000 for AITH. o Mike's cousin and fellow Stars Wars fan, Ben LiCalzi, hosted a lemonade stand in his hometown of Croton-on-Hudson raising $170. We thank Ben for his hard work and selflessness. o If you have any fundraising ideas, please reach out to us. Where did the money go in 2014? • Directly Helping Active Duty Marines & Families of 2nd Tanks Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC o Funded Baby Program which gives every Marine family diapers, wipes, and onesie upon birth of child (which after a deployment, we have learned to expect many babies!), o Funded the furnishing and fixtures for the Family Counselor Office, o Provided financial support for two Marine families who had newborn children in hospitals by covering travel and other expenses, o Administered the "Tanksgiving" program purchasing turkey and accouterments for Marines and their families in financial hardship, and o $20,000 was added into 1st Lt Michael LiCalzi Scholarship Fund which goes to help Marine Tankers (all 4 Marine Tanker Battalions) and their families pay college tuition • Over $50,000 donated in 2014 to health & human service organizations that provide care, awareness, and/or research for causes that Mike would have supported: o Wounded Warrior Project o FIRST Skin Foundation o United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Suffolk County o USO of Greater Jacksonville o Huntington's Disease Society of America o United Veteran's Beacon House We thank all those who donated, came to the walk, hosted events, and wished us well in 2014. The Foundation was set up in 2008 to keep Mike's memory and legacy alive. Through all your supp
Target demographics: We especially seek to help individual Marines in need and families of Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen who have given their lives to keep us free and safe.
Direct beneficiaries per year: You should also know that this event is officially supported and endorsed by the Town of Hempstead and the command leadership of the USMC 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division as well as Wounded Warrior Project, Marine Corps Tankers Association, Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST), United Veterans Beacon House, and Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA).
Geographic areas served: Ace in the Hole Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation formed in NYS under Section 504 of the Not for Profit Corporation Law and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. We provide succor and support to Marines in need and other wothy causes throughout the USA.
Programs: The Foundation has raised and donated more than $430,000 to worthy charities and causes since its establishment in 2008. We do not have any paid staff or any overhead for physical facilities. Likewise, we do not pay any fundraising consultants or similar entities. As a result, we utilize 100% of all moneys raised (net of our minimal event expenses) to fund programs serving individual Marines and other service members and their families. Likewise, we financially support charities that serve the disabled and disadvantaged.