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Red River Valley Association Inc

EIN 23-7033827 · Crestview, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RED RIVER VALLY ASSOCIATION, INC. GENERATES NATIONAL AWARENESS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND SACRIFICE AND PROVIDES COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE UNIFORMED SERIVCE AIRCREW PERSONNEL MIA/KIA/KOW WHO WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAR IN SOUTHEAST ASIA TO THE PRESENT FOR BOTH COMBAT LOSSES AND OPERATIONAL ACCIDENTS. A PROUD FRATERNITY OF WARRIORS, THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO OUR NATION AND TO COMRADES IN ARMS, PARTICULARY THE FAMILIES OF OUR MEMBERS WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR FREEDOM. THEY ALSO REMAIN STEAD-FASTLY DEDICATED TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICANS WHO MAY AGAIN BE CALLED TO SERVE THE NATION IN TIME OF WAR. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OR DEPENDENTS OF THOSE AVIATORS WHO PAY THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE OF DEATH PROTECTING OUR NATION AND ITS VALUES.

Income
$659,975
Spending
$392,828
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
53.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
1
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$54,600, mig sweep edit

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 76 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $251,483 spent. The organization hosts reunions and publishes a magazine to share the camaraderie and fellowship of our fellow aviators. We provide scholarship assistance to dependents of the lost military service aircrew personnel. The Aviator Medical Issues Committee focuses on health issues that plague aviators and other aircrew disproportionately such as cancer, head/neck issues, and sadly more. We support the Constitution of the United States and honor the service and sacrifice of our fellow US Military Aircrew Members. We continue to advocate for air power in ever expanding ways. The RIVER RATS are maintaining the legacies of America's greatest air warriors, passing those legacies to the young warriors who follow, and taking care of the children of those warriors who gave all.Scholarships are awarded to children of the U.S. Military and Coast Guard personnel declared KIA/MIA/KOW from armed conflicts in Southeast Asia through the present. Dependents of aircrew members killed performing aircrew duties in peace time aircraft accidents are also eligible, along with persons (of any status) studying in engineering fields related to aviation space. The Red River Valley Association, Inc. awarded 41 scholarships in 2024.
  2. $33,311 spent. The River Rats museum is a permanent exhibit "Home of the River Rats" which will celebrate and preserve the legacy and history of the River Rats. The exhibit will include memorials of key individuals, historical timeline of the River Rats, artifacts, artwork, aviation model exhibits, and archived document storage. The River Rats Museum will be located on the mezzanine level of the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.An F-105F was also acquired for restoration and display at the RRVA Museum in Bowling Green.

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 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 August 1969.

    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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