US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Assoc Baltimore Chapter Cpoa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Baltimore Area Chapter of the United States Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association's (CPOA), is a non-profit organization whose memberships include Chief Petty Officers of the United States Coast Guard. Members are Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Master Chiefs, and Honorary Chiefs who are Active Duty, Reserve, or Retired. The Baltimore Area Chapter CPOA's mission is to promote community welfare of veterans throughout the Baltimore area and to give back to the community through donations and service projects for worthy causes. Some causes the association helps support include but are not limited to COAST GUARD FOUNDATION, WWII HONOR FLIGHTS, COAST GUARD YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, COAST GUARD MEMBERS IN FINANCIAL NEED, FOOD FOR THE NEEDY DURING THE HOLIDAYS, etc.
- Income
- $14,143
- Spending
- $21,992
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- $38,546 spent. Ceremonial dinner for Chiefs completing the Chief's Call to Initiation course. This course is offered twice per calendar year, benefitting 274 collectively with both events. Event celebrates the hard work and dedication members have didcated towards service of country and others.
- $21,764 spent. Golf tournament for Coast Guard personnel and veterans. Event raises funds for the organization while strengthens relations between enlisted and officer corp, helping to bridge the gap and ensure mission success. Event benefits 186 personnel between both events.
- $11,877 spent. Support for Coast Guard personnel during times of hardship. Organization provides financial and subsistence donations to it's members when struggling financially due to extenuating circumstances.
- $1,079 spent. Free Luncheon for CG Personnel to welcome new members to the area. Total expenses -$457.31; Operation River Wall Thanksgiving Donation to provide funds for holiday celebration while deployed. Total Expenses -$250.00; Chili Cook Off Prizes to encourage participation during government shut down. and provide economical subsistence. Total expenses -$210.80; Gift Card for Wobbler Gobbler fundraiser encourage donations towards local food bank. Total expenses -$54.95; Dodge ball event supplies to encourage health, wellness, and morale of CG personnel. Total expenses - $106.00
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
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 2025.
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 July 2014.
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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