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USA Patriots Veteran Athletics

EIN 27-3628041 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE USA PATRIOTS VETERAN ATHLETICS IS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE OTHERS WHILE ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WOUNDED WARRIOR AMPUTEES. THE USA PATRIOTS VETERAN ATHLETICS IS COMPRISED OF COMPETITIVE, ATHLETIC VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS WHO HAVE LOST LIMBS. THE TEAM INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF AMPUTATIONS - OF THE ARM, ABOVE KNEE, BELOW KNEE, BILATERAL BELOW KNEE, AND FOOT. THEY NOW TRAVEL THE COUNTRY PLAYING ABLED-BODIED TEAMS IN COMPETITIVE, CELEBRITY AND EXHIBITION SOFTBALL GAMES, BRINGING THEIR SPECIAL BRAND OF SOFTBALL, COURAGE AND INSPIRATION. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT AND HONOR OUR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS' SACRIFICES, AND TO SHOW OTHER AMPUTEES AND EVERYONE WHO SEES OR HEARS ABOUT US THAT LIFE WITHOUT A LIMB IS LIMITLESS.

Income
$473,066
Spending
$424,238
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$125,000, 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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $85,807 spent. KIDS CAMP 2024 - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS IN 20 CHILDREN AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN IN AN EFFORT TO TEACH KIDS WITH LIMB LOSS HOW TO PLAY THE SPORT OF SOFTBALL.
  2. $46,663 spent. ALUMNI CAMP 2024 - REUNION FOR ALL PREVIOUS KIDS CAMPERS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
  3. $33,175 spent. LONG ISLAND, NY 2024 - ONE OF OUR LARGEST PROGRAMS OF SERVICE ENGAGING NOT ONLY OUR PRIMARY ATHLETES, BUT VARIOUS VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, BLUE STAR FAMILIES, POLICE AND FIRE, YOUTH SOFTBALL, AND FELLOW VETERANS IN THE NYC AREA.

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 August 2011.

    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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