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Pointe Du Hoc Foundation

EIN 45-1716189 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HONOR THE COURAGE, FORTITUDE, AND SELFLESS SACRIFICES OF 2D BATTALION AND THIER FAMILIES WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE UNIT FROM WWII TO PRESENT. CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE 2D RANGER BATTALION. PROVIDE BENEVOLENT SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL FUNDING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. SUSTAIN THE MEMORIAL PARK BUILT IN TRIBUTE TO THE FALLEN.

Income
$161,277
Spending
$72,103
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $16,967 spent. MAINTAIN THE MEMORIAL PARK HONORING RANGERS THAT DIED IN COMBAT AND TRAINING.
  2. $15,000 spent. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH THE RANGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  3. $32,673 spent. SUPPORT UNIT MORALE AND WELFARE ACTIVITIES
  4. $2,514 spent. LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCELING AND SEMINARS AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY MEMBERS.
  5. LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCELING AND SEMINARS AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY MEMBERS.

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 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 2024.

    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 March 2012.

    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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