General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Inspiring Leadership, Patriotism & Service
- Income
- $589,938
- Spending
- $615,461
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 44.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $83,435, executive dir.
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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 44.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $257,978 spent. Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks is a world-class leadership program. The program selects only 70 of the top high school leaders from a highly selective application process. Since its inception in 2008, Four Star Leadership has hosted nearly 1000 students from 49 states as well as 61 international students and awarded over $275,000 in scholarships. The students are challenged with practical leadership and ethical scenarios, given the opportunity to meet with National and International leaders from an array of disciplines. The program is completely free to every selected student, removing any financial burden students and their families may face. With each year of new alumni, we add to our mentor network that proudly assists students as counselors during the program, and the bond continues as they work together to further develop leadership skills after leaving the program in Oklahoma.
- $166,383 spent. The General Tommy Franks Museum is housed in a National Historic building in downtown Hobart, OK. It is one of only two military museums in the state of Oklahoma that charges no admission fee to any visitor. We have a collection catalog with over 7,000 objects, photographs, and archives and is the official archives for General Tommy R. Franks and his time as Commander in Chief at US Central Command from 2000-2003. Our unique exhibits tell the story of the United States military through the life of General Franks, with interactive exhibits that span from WWII to present day. The museum showcases what is believed to be the largest permanent 9/11 exhibit west of the Mississippi as well a temporary exhibit room, where traveling military and leadership exhibits with national significance are on temporary display. As part of the museum. The museum also houses a large taxidermy collection of various species from every continent and an extensive military, political and historical collection of books in the historic Stanley building in Hobart.
- $105,129 spent. The Mobile Roadshow and Classroom is an educational program that tours the United States going to various educational institutions free of charge, and to other private, civic and military events for a small fee. The mobile exhibit is a cultural story of General and Mrs. Franks travels throughout various countries in the middle east. The educational curriculum is based on Oklahoma middle school geography; however, the trained educator that travels with the exhibit showcases differences and similarities in cultures throughout the region compared to that of our in the United States. The program is used as a tool to teach children even though differences may exist in cultures, all individuals deserve respect as humans, no matter their upbringing. Educational exercises are provided for children to find commonalties to build relationships from and grow respect from.
- $12,354 spent. The Midland Young Leaders Challenge with General Tommy Franks is a yearly summer program with a competitive application process, which selects 30 of the top high school junior leaders from Midland County, Texas. The 2-day program gives students the opportunity to speak directly with leaders from an array of backgrounds, hone their persuasive speaking skills and learn practical leadership skills based on the four core principles of leadership General Franks honed during his 38-year military career: Character, Common Vision, Character and Caring.
- $8,122 spent. Inspired Leadership is an interactive learning program that further develops young and established leaders from the core principles of leadership in which General Tommy Franks honed during his 38-year military career: Character, Communication, Common Vision and Caring. Each session engages participants through illustrations, videos, activities, and interactive exercises which further develop the participants ability to understand and practice servant leadership.
- $4,000 spent. Understanding Community Understanding is an optional program four star leadership participants are given to further build leadership skills. During the weeklong four star leadership program, students are taught practical skills servant leaders use to help create change in their local communities. Students are challenged to find a problem in their local area, communities, or school that they are passionate about and create a project that will have the ability to create lasting change. The program helps young leaders identify issues, ask questions, get perspectives, and develop a clear understanding of the issues that citizens face in their communities.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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