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Brothers in Arms Foundation Inc

EIN 27-0962626 · Boynton Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO WOUNDED, ILL, INJURED AND FALLEN MARINES, SAILORS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE SERVING WITHIN THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY OF THE UNITED STAES MARINE CORPS.

Income
$123,981
Spending
$152,343
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $31,841 spent. OTHER SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION ASSSISTS WITH COSTS NOT NORMALLY COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL OR OTHER TYPICAL MEANS. THESE COSTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAVEL/LODGING/MEDICAL/SUPPLIES/RELOCATION EXPENSE/CHILD CARE AND HOME MODIFICATION COSTS TO ACCOMODATE ILLNESSES, AND/OR INJURIES.
  2. $61,319 spent. FINANCIAL SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS MARINE, SAILORS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE SERVING WITHIN THE MARINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY WITH IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL NEEDS RESULTING FROM HARDSHIPS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMBAT WOUNDS, ILLNESSES, INJURIES AND THOSE KILLED IN ACTION.
  3. $2,770 spent. FUNERAL SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN WITH FUNERAL RELATED EXPENSES. THIS ASSISTANCE CAN BE IN THE FORM OF COVERING SOME OF THE FUNERAL COSTS; COVERING THE TRAVEL OF FAMILY SO THEY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE; AND OTHER IMPORTANT COSTS RELATED TO THE FUNERAL OF THE FALLEN.
  4. SUPPORTING OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.
  5. SUPPORTING OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.

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 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 2024.

    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 February 2010.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Brothers Brother Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA), EIN 34-6562544. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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