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The Officers Christian Fellowship of the United States of America

EIN 38-1415401 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE MILITARY LEADERS IN BIBLICAL FELLOWSHIP AND GROWTH TO EQUIP THEM FOR CHRIST-LIKE SERVICE AT THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH, FAMILY AND PROFESSION.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
100
Volunteers
750
Highest pay
$134,400, chief executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 22 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 May 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 (2)
  1. $3.8 million spent. CONFERENCE CENTERS: SPRING CANYON IN BUENA VISTA, CO AND WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS IN MANNS CHOICE, PA, HAVE SERVED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF GUESTS SINCE 1962. THE CONFERENCE CENTERS EXIST TO TEACH, ENCOURAGE, REFRESH, HEAL, AND SEND OUT CHRISTIAN LEADERS WHO WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AND OUR NATION FOR GODS PURPOSES AND GLORY. MILITARY MEMBERS,FAMILIES, AND YOUTH CAN EXPERIENCE WEEKLONG OR MULTI-DAY RETREATS DURING SUMMER AND WINTER, INCLUDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS LIKE FATHER TEEN ADVENTURE, CLIMB TOGETHER, PARENT-YOUTH ADVENTURE, ALLEGHENY OUTBACK, CAMP CALEB, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH--OCFS PREMIER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM FOR CADETS, MIDSHIPMENT, JUNIOR OFFICERS, AND CHRISTIAN LEADERS.
  2. $2.1 million spent. FIELD MINITRIES: OCF STAFF ARE LOCATED AT THE FOUR SERVICE ACADEMIES, AT TWO KEY MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND IN SEVERAL GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS AS COORDINATORS. THE PURPOSE OF HAVING OCF STAFF IN THE FIELD IS TO CAST VISION, TO EQUIP GROWING LEADERS, AND TO SEND LEADERS OUT AS EFFECTIVE FACILITATORS AND TRAINERS OF FUTURE LABORERS OF THE GOSPEL. AT THE ACADEMIES, STAFF ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN TO KNOW AND LIVE OUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CHRIST-FOLLOWER SERVING IN THE MILITARY. THIS HAPPENS THROUGH LEADER DEVELOPMENT, BIBLE STUDY, DISCIPLESHIP/MENTORING, CONFERENCES, RETREATS, AND MISSION TRIPS. OCF ALSO OWNS PROPERTIES NEAR THE US MILITARY ACADEMY, US NAVAL ACADEMY, AND US COAST GUARD ACADEMY. THESE HOMES ALLOW AN EXTRAORDINARY LEVEL OF HOSPITALITY TO CADETS, MIDSHIPMEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHER GUESTS. THE STAFF LOCATED AT MAXWELL-GUNTER, AL, AND LEAVENWORTH, KS, ENCOURAGE AND EQUIP CURRENT AND NEW MEMBERS BY COUNSELING THEM, SUPPORTING THEM, AND TEACHING THEM HOW TO ORGANIZE LOCAL FELLOWSHIP GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE MILITARY SOCIETY. THEY ALSO MENTOR CHRISTIAN MILITARY OFFICERS ON HOW TO PRACTICALLY INTEGRATE THEIR FAITH AND THEIR MILITARY PROFESSION SO THAT PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND CHRISTLIKE LEADERSHIP IS MAINTAINED. THE REGIONAL COORDINATORS WORK WITH LOCAL LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPHERES OF MINISTRY, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OCF MEMBERS, CHAPLAINS, AND MINISTRY CO-LABORERS. THESE STAFF ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN SUSTAINING A STRONG, WIDE-REACHING GRASSROOTS MINISTRY TO THE VAST MISSION FIELD THAT IS THE US MILITARY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 1952.

    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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