Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE MTU ISTO "HEAL THOSE WHO PROTECT US".THE HOMELAND SECURITY MOBILE TRAUMA UNIT, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFITORGANIZATION 501(C)(3) COMPRISED OF ALL VOLUNTEER MEDICAL PERSONNEL. STARTED IN 2004, THE MOBILE TRAUMA UNIT, OR MTU, HAS PROVIDED MEDICAL SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE, AND OTHERS DURING NATIONAL SECURITY EVENTS, HIGH-LEVEL WARRANT EXECUTIONS AND TRAINING EXERCISES. THE MTU HAS BEEN ACTIVATED FOR THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PRESIDENTIAL VISITS TO NEW YORK CITY, THE PAPAL VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY, THE DALAI LAMA, AND OTHER FOREIGN DIGNITARIES. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO OTHER ORGANIZED MEDICAL TEAM IN THE REGION WITH COMPARABLE ON-SCENE IMMEDIATE SURGICAL CAPABILITIES.
- Income
- $27,396
- Spending
- $27,168
- Reserves
- 7.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (1)
- THE MTU PROVIDES ADVANCED SURGICAL CAPABILITIES IN THE FIELD FOR HIGH-RISK MISSIONS FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES SUCH AS THE US SECRET SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE, AND THE UNITED NATIONS - SECURITY SERVICE.
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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