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Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy

EIN 14-1260763 · West Point, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE IDEALS AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AND SERVING ITS GRADUATES.

Income
$124.9 million
Spending
$209.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
230
Volunteers
71
Highest pay
$357,133, president/ceo

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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, 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 (3)
  1. $185.2 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES: THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES SERVES AS THE FOUNDATION WHICH SECURES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT TO THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT ("USMA") AND THE ARMY WEST POINT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BASED ON THE NEEDS ESTABLISHED BY USMA SUPERINTENDENT. INCLUDED IN THIS SUPPORT IS FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES AND ENHANCEMENTS TO SUPPORT USMA, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. THESE FUNDS ARE ALSO DIRECTED TOWARDS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THE CADET EXPERIENCE WITH AN ARRAY OF DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES TO AUGMENT THE CORE CURRICULUM. OVERALL FUNDING, PROVIDED FROM PRIVATE SOURCES, HELPS TO SECURE USMA'S POSITION AS ONE OF THE PREEMINENT COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES IS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR WEST POINT GRADUATES, KNOWN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AS THE "LONG GRAY LINE."
  2. $5.8 million spent. ALUMNI SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES IS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT WHOSE GRADUATES ARE KNOWN THROUGHOUT HISTORY AS THE "LONG GRAY LINE." THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES TO HELP GRADUATES STAY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (USMA). THESE INCLUDE SUPPORT TO OVER 80 GRADUATE CLASSES AND OVER 120 WEST POINT SOCIETIES LOCATED AROUND THE WORLD. AMONG THE SERVICES ARE THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE PLATFORMS TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF CLASSES AND SOCIETIES, MEMORIAL SUPPORT FOR FUNERALS AT WEST POINT, GRADUATE EVENTS AND REUNIONS, 50-YEAR CLASS AFFILIATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS TO WELCOME GRADUATES VISITING WEST POINT, GRADUATE INSIDER TOURS AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS, SMART PHONE APPLICATIONS TO FACILITATE GRADUATE CONNECTIONS, CAREER AND TRANSITION SERVICES AND SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO MAINTAINS DETAILED BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORDS ON GRADUATES OF USMA, AND IT OPERATES A GIFT SHOP.
  3. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNICATIONS: DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT AND HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES, OBJECTIVES, AND METHODS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY TO GRADUATES AND OTHERS THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. THIS INCLUDES THE PUBLICATION OF "TAPS", AND THE ASSOCIATION'S QUARTERLY "WEST POINT MAGAZINE" PROVIDED TO OVER 55,000 GRADUATES FREE OF CHARGE, OVER 2,700 SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES REACHING 96,000 INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS REGULAR COMMUNICATIONS BY EMAIL.

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 November 6, 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 December 1948.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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