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Military Missions in Action

EIN 26-1379308 · Fuquay Varina, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$829,850
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
11
Volunteers
165

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (6)
  1. $128,145 spent. OPERATION BUILDING HOPEMODIFYING VETERAN'S HOMES FOR SAFE, HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE, INDEPENDENT LIVING.THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE PROVIDE HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR VETERANS (OF ALL ERAS) WITH DISABILITIES AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY/VETERAN DEPENDENT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THESE MODIFICATIONS USUALLY INCLUDE CONSTRUCTING WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND ROLL-IN-SHOWERS, WIDENING DOORWAYS, AND LOWERING CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS.
  2. $216,011 spent. HOMES FOR HEALINGTHROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND NEW OR GENTLY-USED FURNITURE TO FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERANS. WE ENSURE THE DONATED FURNITURE IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND REPAIR ITEMS WHEN FEASIBLE. THE TEAM ALSO PICKS UP DONATIONS AND DELIVERS SELECTED ITEMS TO VETERANS. ITEMS THAT ARE DONATED, BUT NOT ABLE TO BE UTILIZED IN SMALL APPARTMENTS ARE SOLD AND THIS ALLOWS US TO PURCHASE ITEMS STILL NEEDED TO COMPLETE OUR VETERAN DELIVERIES, SUCH AS A NEW MATTRESS OR BATHROOM SUPPLIES.
  3. $329,592 spent. FILL THE FOOTLOCKEROUR "FILL THE FOOTLOCKER" PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE SUB-PROGRAMS:1. MILITARY CARE PACKAGES: SUPPORTS ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY WORKING DOGS SERVING IN COMBAT ZONES AND FOREIGN POSTS.2. HOMELESS VETERANS STAND-DOWN KITS: SUPPORTS OUR EVER-RISING NUMBER OF HOMELESS VETERANS.3. OPERATION RESCUE CHRISTMAS: SUPPORTS MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES IN NEED, DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
  4. $42,093 spent. VETERAN SUPPORT
  5. $141,986 spent. VETERAN TRANSPORTATION
  6. $582 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 April 2008.

    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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