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Marine Raider Foundation

EIN 45-2913544 · Fishers, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST "MARSOC" PERSONNEL WHO ARE INJURED OR WOUNDED IN COMBAT, CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS OR TRAINING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. ASSIST THE FAMILIES OF "MARSOC" PERSONNEL WITH HEALTH & WELFARE CHALLENGES. SUPPORT MEMORIALS & SERVICES THAT COMMEMORATE FALLEN "MARSOC" PERSONNEL. SUPPORT REINTEGRATION & TRANSITION ASSISTANCE OF "MARSOC" PERSONNEL.

Income
$930,908
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$217,900, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (1)
  1. $877,145 spent. DURING 2025 WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ASSISTANCE:- OVER $600,000 IN DIRECT SUPPORT TO RAIDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. - SERVED MORE THAN 8,000 INDIVIDIDUALS.- 111 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS.- 2,917 SERVED THROUGH FAMILY RESILIENCY PROGRAMS.- 174 MARINE RAIDERS RECEIVED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES.- 161 GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL RESLIENCY & REMEMBRANCE EVENTS- A NEW MEMORIAL HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED WITH 1ST MSOB/1ST MRB WAS FUNDED. 1)LEGACY/PRESERVATION PROJECTS - FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEMORIALS LOCATED AT MARSOC INSTALLATIONS AND THROUGHOUT THE NATION. DURING THE YEAR A new memorial WAS INSTALLED honoring those who served with 1st MSOB/1st MRB AND GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. 2)FAMILY RESILIENCY SUPPORT - FUNDED MORALE AND RESILIENCY EVENTS INCLUDING PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFS, THE MARSOC KIDS BALL AND HERITAGE WEEK, COLLECTIVELY SERVING 2,917 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR. FUNDING OF SERVICES FOR RAIDER FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING FUNDING OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES RELATED TO FAMILY MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. 3)RAIDER SUPPORT - AS ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED RAIDERS TRANSITION OUT OF MILITARY SERVICE AND RE-ENTER CIVILIAN LIFE, THE MARINE RAIDER FOUNDATION PROVIDES TOOLS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESS. IN 2025 WE AWARDED 111 Transition Assistance Grants for Raiders transitioning out of military service. ACCESS TO MENTORS AND SUPPORT OF CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS, AWARDS AND CEREMONIES THAT RECOGNIZE AND PROMOTE RAIDERS' PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESILIENCY. 4)TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE/SURVIVOR SUPPORT - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO MARINE RAIDERS MANAGING WOUNDS, INJURIES AND CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM THEIR SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT ALL ELIGIBLE HEROES RECEIVE THE TREATMENTS AND NECESSARY TOOLS FOR RECOVERY AND QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING SERVICES NOT COVERED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (D.O.D.)OR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITES INCLUDE: FUNDING ADVANCED REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, INNOVATIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND TREATMENTS NOT COVERED BY MILITARY HEALTH INSURANCE. THIS YEAR 174 RAIDERS RECEIVED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES NOT COVERED BY THE D.O.D. HOSING THE ANNUAL RESILIENCY & REMEMBERANCE EVENT FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES TO KEEP THEM CONNECTED WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THEIR EXTENDED MARINE RAIDER FAMILY. 161 GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDED THIS EVENT. FUNDING TRAVEL FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE PRESENT BEDSIDE FOLLOWING SURGERIES OR HOSPITALIZATION. HOSTING AND FUNDING COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS AND MEMORIALS HONORING MARSOC'S FALLEN HEROES, INCLUDING FUNDING TRAVEL FOR GOLD STAR FAMILIES AND ACTIVE-DUTY RAIDERS TO ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES AND COMMEMORATIONS.

Source: Form 990 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 November 2011.

    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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