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United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association Inc

EIN 06-1354978 · New London, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION SHALL RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE "MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE" SUPPORT FOR THE CORPS OF CADETS (PRESENT DAY STUDENTS) AS COAST GUARD OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EXMPLOYEES ARE PROHIBITED BY THE LAW FROM SEEKING FUNDS BEYOND WHAT IS APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS. THE ASSOCIATION IS A 501(C)(3) AND ALSO SERVES TO PRESERVE TRADITIONS AND ENHANCE THE REPUTATION OF THE ACADEMY AS IT CARRIES OUT THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$185,401, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $3.9 million spent. PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS IN MAJOR CATEGORIES SUCH AS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CADET ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN VARIOUS ACADEMY BUILDINGS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. OPERATING EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE CATEGORIES LISTED ABOVE WHICH PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO DO THE SAME.
  3. $50,034 spent. HOST OF HOMECOMING WEEKEND EACH YEAR FOR CLASSES. THIS ANNUAL FRIEND- RAISING SERIES OF EVENTS SOLIDIFIES ALUMNI WITH THEIR ALMA MATER AND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECONNECT WITH OTHER GRADUATES WITH WHOM THEY SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE COAST GUARD.
  4. $109,046 spent. PREPARE BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND ANNUAL DIRECTORY AND DISTRIBUTE SAME TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THESE ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ASSOCIATION KEEPS ALUMNI CONNECTED TO THE INSTITUTION ON A REGULAR BASIS.
  5. PREPARE BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND ANNUAL DIRECTORY AND DISTRIBUTE SAME TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THESE ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ASSOCIATION KEEPS ALUMNI CONNECTED TO THE INSTITUTION ON A REGULAR BASIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 May 1993.

    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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