Operation Creekside
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Shipping care packages of goods to deployed troops and to veterans. We also have started shifting more to helping veterans with civilian life and their families. We are showing support to veteran families who have committed suicide because of PTSD. Our hope is to raise more funds so we can keep up with each of these services since they are all so important.
- Income
- $89,998
- Spending
- $107,168
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $4,000, board of director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $32,829 spent. Shipping care packages to deployed US troops. We shipped over 200 boxes this year. Since we do big packs with lots of volunteers it is hard to always count the exact number of boxes. We also give boxes to veterans in need so the goods intertwine with each other.
- $53,259 spent. Retreats for veterans. We set up camps where disabled veterans and or emotionally challenged veterans can come and feel relief. They are prayed for and encouraged and taught how to function in civilian life. We also deliver special benches to veteran families who have lost their veteran. Usually we try to deliver these on the way to retreats.
- $21,080 spent. We are noticing that veterans are in need more than ever. We help veterans who are down on their luck and need help getting on their feet. We help with paying bills buying them transportation fixing cars buying groceries or gift cards to grocery stores.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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