named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Care Pack Builds
Volunteer events where teams assemble care packs with essential hygiene items for families in need; supported by corporate sponsors and industry volunteers
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award
Annual award recognizing security industry companies that demonstrate outstanding contributions to community causes through sustainable programs and employee engagement
Disaster Relief Initiatives
Organizes fundraising concerts and campaigns to support families affected by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Tennessee
Humanitarian Award
Annual recognition program honoring individuals in the security industry who demonstrate exceptional commitment to charitable giving and community service
Mission 500 5K/2K
Annual race event held during ISC West to raise awareness and funds for the organization’s mission
Mission 500 Golf Outing
Annual fundraising event combining golf, networking, and philanthropy to support children in need
School Supply Distribution
Distributes book bags filled with school supplies to students attending Title I schools; part of broader support for children in poverty
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for underserved children and families in the United StatesEngages in advocacy efforts to support underserved children and families across the United States, raising awareness and mobilizing resources through partnerships and public engagement.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes care packs and school supplies to children and families in needAssembles and distributes care packs containing hygiene items, school supplies, and personal messages, along with book bags filled with school supplies to students in Title One schools. Since 2016, the organization has distributed care packs to 4,700 families and over 12,100 book bags, and has provided assistance to over 500,000 children since 2012.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Mobilizes volunteers and resources to support charitable programsOrganizes volunteer-driven initiatives including on-site care pack assembly at large events and coordinates distribution through local partner organizations to meet the needs of children and families.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes community events and fundraising activities to support children and familiesHosts in-person events such as the annual golf outing, 5K/2K races during ISC West, and the Women in Security & Ally Gala to engage the security industry and raise funds. These events include care pack build activities, silent auctions, and benefit concerts, with one concert raising over $11,000 for families affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Produces and distributes meals for families in needFacilitates the production and distribution of 340,000 meals for families in need since 2016 through organized volunteer and community engagement efforts.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes individuals and organizations for social impact in the security industryPresents annual awards such as the Humanitarian Award, Corporate Social Responsibility Award, and Chairman’s Award to recognize exceptional contributions by individuals and companies in the security industry to philanthropy and community service.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$246K
Contributions & grants$342K139%
Program service revenue$10K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-106K
expenses
Total expenses$267K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$155K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$198K
Cash$172K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$176K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ANDRE GRECO — DIRECTOR,
- GARRET SAVAGE — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- JANET FENNER — DIRECTOR,
- JASON LUTZ — DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON
- JEFF EICHENLAUB — DIRECTOR
- JESSE FOGLIO — DIRECTOR
- JOHN NEMEROFSKY — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
- KENNETH GOULD — DIRECTOR
- MARY BETH SHAUGHNESSY — DIRECTOR
- NIKKI NEMARICH — DIRECTOR,
- SARAH FLANAGAN — DIRECTOR,
- STACY DEVEREUX — DIRECTOR,
- TRACY LARSON — DIRECTOR,
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- ADI Global Distribution Partner — Recognized as 2021 CSR Award winner and employer of multiple Humanitarian Award recipients, including Allie Copeland and Garrett Savage.
- Aiding Security Professionals in Need Partner — Collaborated with Mission 500 to support the Global Women in Security Alliance at the 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala.
- Alarm.com Partner — Recognized as the fastest team in the 2026 Mission 500 5K/2K, indicating active participation in Mission 500 events.
- Axis Communications Partner — Collaborated with Mission 500 on a benefit concert for hurricane relief, including matching donations dollar for dollar.
- Axis Communications Partner — Company where Fredrik Nilsson, a founding board member of Mission 500, leads corporate giving initiatives including Axis Community Day.
- Axis Communications Partner — Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications was recognized with the 2026 Humanitarian Award for leadership in corporate giving and community engagement.
- ECT Fire & Security Partner — CEO Phil Leverette of ECT Fire & Security has been named to the Mission 500 Board of Directors, reflecting an organizational partnership through leadership engagement.
- ECT Fire & Security Partner — Company led by Phil Leverette, CEO and Chairman’s Award recipient, recognized for steadfast support of Mission 500’s mission and service trips.
- Extreme Custom Technology, Inc. (ECT) Fire & Security Partner — Organization led by Phil Leverette, whose CEO has joined the Mission 500 Board of Directors, indicating a formal partnership through governance involvement.
- HID Partner — Recognized as the best dressed team in the 2026 Mission 500 5K/2K, indicating active participation in Mission 500 events.
- HavenLock Partner — Access control manufacturer where Phil Leverette serves on the board, and which is affiliated with Mission 500 through shared leadership.
- ISC West Partner — Hosts Mission 500's annual Security 5K/2K fundraising event and provides a venue for branding and volunteer engagement.
- ISC West Partner — Hosts the Security 5K/2K event in conjunction with the ISC West tradeshow.
- MLK Family Health Center Partner — Local partner organization that distributes care packs assembled by Mission500 volunteers.
- Moms in Security Global Outreach Partner — Collaborated with Mission 500 to support the Global Women in Security Alliance at the 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala.
- RX Global Partner — Recipient of the 2026 CSR Award for its employee volunteer and community impact programs through RXCares.
- RX Global Partner — Recipient of the 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility Award for its RXCares program and employee volunteer engagement.
- SIA RISE Partner — Collaborates with SIA RISE through Tristin Vaccaro's leadership role in the RISE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Subcommittee.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Eastern Tennessee Partner — Recipient of funds raised by Mission 500 for families impacted by Hurricane Helene.
- Security Industry Partner — Collaborates with the security industry to serve children and communities in crisis.
- Security Industry Association Partner — Board member John Nemerofsky serves on both the Mission 500 Board and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, indicating a collaborative relationship between the organizations.
- Serve All NY Partner — Organization led by Jeffrey Eichenlaub, Mission 500 board member and Chairman’s Award recipient, involved in care pack build initiatives.
- Xcelerate Sales Partner — Co-Founder and Vice President of Xcelerate Sales, Andre Greco, has been appointed to the Mission 500 Board of Directors.
- security industry Partner — Collaborates with companies and professionals in the security industry to advance its mission.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Tailored Distribution Through Local Partnersmethodology: local-partner distribution networkBy distributing care packs through local partner organizations, we ensure culturally relevant and direct delivery to families in need, because community-based networks increase trust, reduce barriers, and improve service relevance.
- Culture-Catalyst Model for Corporate Social Responsibilitymethodology: corporate_csr_catalystBy acting as a catalyst within the security industry, we inspire corporate social responsibility that drives volunteerism and resource mobilization, because institutional recognition and leadership engagement strengthen long-term commitment to social impact.
- Industry-Partnered Mobilization for Social Impactmethodology: industry-partnershipBy partnering with the security industry, we mobilize volunteers, resources, and corporate engagement to support children and families in poverty, because aligning social impact with industry identity increases sustainability, scale, and employee-driven participation.
- Team-Based Service with Emotional Engagementmethodology: team-based service engagementBy assembling care packs in teams and including personalized notes, we combine service with emotional connection and team building, because shared, humanizing rituals increase volunteer retention and deepen commitment to mission.