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Honor Bunker Inc

EIN 27-2098172 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HONOR BUNKER DBA COFFEE BUNKER IS "TO EMPOWER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY MOVE FORWARD." OUR EMPOWERMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED PARTICULARLY TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THEIR TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE. THE COFFEE BUNKER PROVIDES A "PLACE" WHERE VETERANS CAN ENJOY A SAFE, STRUCTURED, HEALING ENVIRONMENT. THE COFFEE BUNKER PROVIDES A COMMUNITY CHARACTERIZED BY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMARADERIE, PEER SUPPORT, MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, LUNCH, AND MEETING RESOURCE PEOPLE. FINALLY, THE COFFEE BUNKER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO GUIDE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER INITIATIVES FOR VETERANS WHO ARE IN ACTIVE TRANSITION MODE. OUR GOAL IS THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF EVERY VETERAN.

Income
$589,003
Spending
$531,040
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
9
Volunteers
188
Highest pay
$66,617, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $418,455 spent. THE COFFEE BUNKER IS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION IN EASTERN OKLAHOMA PROMOTING VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTING VETERANS AS LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COFFEE BUNKER PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS WHO ARE IN JOB SEARCH MODE AND PROVIDES TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR UPSKILLING AND FOR EMPOWERING VETERANS IN THEIR PROGRESSION TO HIGHER LEADERSHIP ROLES.
  2. $8,495 spent. THE COFFEE BUNKER VALUES THE ROLE OF LEARNING AND EDUCATION FOR VETERANS TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL LIVES AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES. WE PROVIDE ONLINE AND PERSONAL GUIDANCE FOR CAREER CONSIDERATIONS, LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND PLANNING TO REENTER HIGHER EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE THAT NEW LEARNING IS THE KEY TO COGNITIVE HEALTH, RELATIONSHIP HEALTH, AND A SENSE OF HOPE.
  3. $952 spent. THE COFFEE BUNKER PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION THROUGH PEER SUPPORT, COLLABORATION WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING A HEALTHY AND SAFE PLACE WHERE VETERANS CAN SOCIALIZE, OFFERING DAILY LUNCHES, AND BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF NONCLINICAL BUT THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES LIKE MUSIC LESSONS, CRAFTING, AND ART.

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 April 2011.

    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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