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West Coast Drill Instructors Association Sergeant Major Leland

EIN 30-0501377 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To perpetuate the legacy and support active-duty, and former Drill Instructors and their families.

Income
$71,339
Spending
$73,672
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Highest pay
$2, parliamentary

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (4)
  1. Hardship Program: When Drill Instructor and their family experience difficult times and request help. The association evaluate, then provide financial support. It could be a broken vehicle and other needs. This request can be sent to out our website email or through the command. This year we supported three Drill Instructors this year.
  2. Sponsored a DI Marine Birthday Ball: As part of Camaraderie between Drill Instructors, we conducted a 250th Ball. Ball celebration, with ceremonial pageant, Entertainment and guest speaker included. The Association sponsored 25 Drill Instructors and their spouses to this special 250-year occasion.
  3. Holiday Program- Provides Gift Cards for each battalion on the installation. Pgm benefited 30 people. Battalion leadership determines what service members needed the gift. This pgm help younger families Services for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mothers Day, Father's Day, and other holidays that become a need.
  4. Reunion Banquet: This is an annual event design to help with fundraising effort and recognize Drill Instructors and families The association sponsored 25 Drill Instructors and their families to the event. This is about camaraderie and fellowship.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 April 2009.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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