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Navy Safe Harbor Foundation

EIN 26-2884367 · Oakton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAVY SAFE HARBOR FOUNDATION AIMS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY SERIOUSLY WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED NAVY AND COAST GUARD SAILOR IS GIVEN EVERY OPPORTUNITY FOR A FULL RECOVERY BY PROVIDING NON-MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$176,029
Spending
$250,012
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $94,066 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO ASSIST WOUNDED, INJURED AND ILL SAILORS AND COAST GUARDSMEN IN THEIR RECOVERY, REHABILITATION AND TRANSITION. THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANT AND SUPPORT INCLUDE:- RESPITE CARE- WARRIOR WEEKENDS- FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES- TRAVEL EXPENSES- HOUSING MODIFICATIONS- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS- SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT- ADAPTIVE ATHLETICS
  2. $50,365 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST FAMILY MEMBERS OF WOUNDED, INJURED AND ILL SAILORS AND COAST GUARDSMEN. THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES TRAVEL EXPENSES, CHILD CARE, AND FAMILY EXPENSES.
  3. $14,247 spent. CAREGIVER SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE CAREGIVERS OF WOUNDED, INJURED AND ILL SAILORS AND COASTGUARDSMEN. THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES TRAVEL EXPENSES, CHILDCARE, AND FAMILY CAMPS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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