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Lt Dennis W Zilinski II Memorial Fund a Nj Non Profit Corporation

EIN 03-0601077 · Jackson, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HONOR THE LIFE OF LT. DENNIS W. ZILINSKI II KILLED IN ACTION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE MORALE AND WELFARE OF U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EMBODY HIS LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Income
$398,030
Spending
$426,791
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 81%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $423,828 spent. THE FUND ASSISTS MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FINANCIALLY ASSISTING WOUNDED WARRIORS OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE SPONSORING TRAINED SERVICE DOGS FOR WOUNDED VETERANS AND THOSE SUFFERING WITH PTDS AND/OR TBI INJURY. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND WORKING SOLDIER DOGS WITH CARE PACKAGES. OUTING, LUNCHES AND DINNER ARE ARRANGED TO HONOR MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES. FINANCIAL AID IS GIVEN TO THE WOUNDED FOR SURGERIES, RECUPERATION, EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY DESIGNED VEHICLES AND LIVING EXPENSES. FINANCIAL ASSITANCE IS GRANTED TO OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY. THE FUND ALSO INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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