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Wear Blue Run to Remember

EIN 27-2165561 · Dupont, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY THROUGH ACTIVE REMEMBRANCE

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
1,148
Highest pay
$83,885, ceo

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $330,083 spent. COMMUNITY RUNS - THE CORNERSTONE TO ACHIEVING WEAR BLUE'S MISSION IS THE COMMUNITY RUN. BEGINNING WITH A CIRCLE OF REMEMBRANCE, AND FOLLOWED BY A SELF-PACED RUN OR WALK, IT IS A PLACE OF CONNECTION, SUPPORT, AND HEALTHY LIVING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. THE PIESTEWA CHALLENGE, WHICH HONORS WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE, AND OUR MEMORIAL DAY EVENT INCLUDE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS TO CONNECT OUR COMMUNITIES IN SHARED PURPOSE. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $197,626 spent. WEAR BLUE MILE THE WEAR BLUE MILE IS ORGANIZED AT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. HOSTED BY OUR RACE PARTNERS, THE FIRST HALF FEATURES NAMES AND IMAGES OF FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS, FOLLOWED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS HOLDING US FLAGS ON THE RACE COURSE. IT IS A LIVING MEMORIAL THAT BRINGS TOGETHER GOLD STAR AND SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVISTS, VETERANS, MILITARY RETIREES, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS.
  3. $468,812 spent. GOLD STAR AND SURVIVOR PROGRAMS THE YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS A MULTI-MONTH,RUN-FOCUSED MENTORSHIP FOR SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH WHO LOST A PARENT OR SIBLING AS A RESULT OF THEIR SERVICE. YOUTH ARE MATCHED WITH A MILITARY-CONNECTED MENTOR BUILDING RESILIENCY, HEALTHY HABITS, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO A LIFE OF SERVICE. THE ENDURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A LIFELONG PEER-SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES WHO LOST A LOVED ONE WHILE IN MILITARY SERVICE. IT CENTERS AROUND CONFRONTING COMPLEX GRIEF THROUGH SUSTAINED REMEMBRANCE, ENDURING SUPPORT, AND EARNEST PHYSICAL CHALLENGE.

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 June 2012.

    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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