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Semper Fi & Americas Fund

EIN 26-0086305 · Quantico, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FUND CARES FOR OUR NATION'S CRITICALLY WOUNDED, ILL, AND INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. WE ASSIST ALL MILITARY BRANCHES, INCLUDING BOTH POST-9/11 AND VIETNAM VETERANS, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION AND LIFETIME SUPPORT.

Income
$56.6 million
Spending
$55.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
218
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$304,458, director, president & founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $33.1 million spent. OUR SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES THAT ARE MOST PRESSING DURING HOSPITALIZATION AND RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO OFFER SPECIALIZED SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONCE THEY RETURN HOME. AREAS OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE BEDSIDE SUPPORT AND ADAPTIVE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND EQUIPMENT; HELP FOR VIETNAM VETERANS, CHILDREN, AND CAREGIVERS; AS WELL AS RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS, DISASTER, AND EMERGENCY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED FAMILY SUPPORT GRANTS TO 14,800 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
  2. $9.1 million spent. OUR INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM APPLIES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LONG-TERM HEALTH, PROVIDING TOOLS TO IMPROVE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. IN ADDITION TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT, WE FOSTER HEALING IN A POWERFUL AND SUSTAINING WAY THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, HIGH-TECH WELLNESS DEVICES, AND OUR INNOVATIVE NEUROFITNESS PROGRAM. AREAS OF ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDE OUR SPORTS PROGRAM, HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM, CANINE COMPANION PROGRAM, AND THERAPEUTIC ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED WELLNESS GRANTS TO 2,900 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.
  3. $7.8 million spent. OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING VETERANS CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION AND CAREER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH FELLOW VETERANS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR VETERANS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE NEXT PHASES OF THEIR LIVES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED TRANSITION GRANTS TO 900 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 June 2004.

    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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