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Operation Healing Forces Inc

EIN 45-3798803 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATION HEALING FORCES (OHF) SERVES AMERICA'S WOUNDED, ILL, AND INJURED SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF) SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROMOTING LONG-TERM MENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND FISCAL WELL-BEING THROUGH A SUITE OF INTEGRATED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE AND FAMILY STABILITY.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
18
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$182,740, chief executive officer

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (3)
  1. $4.0 million spent. A CORE COMPONENT OF OHF'S MISSION IS ITS THERAPEUTIC RETREAT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES STRUCTURED, RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED EXPERIENCES FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS COUPLES NAVIGATING THE LASTING IMPACTS OF COMBAT INJURIES, OPERATIONAL STRESS, AND TRAUMA. THESE RETREATS EQUIP COUPLES WITH TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, REBUILD TRUST, AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM RELATIONAL HEALTH. SINCE INCEPTION, OHF HAS CONDUCTED 376 THERAPEUTIC SOF COUPLES RETREATS, SERVING 1,504 COUPLES (3,008 INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTS).(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE RETREAT PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT. MORE THAN 50 DONATED HOMES AND RESORT PROPERTIES HAVE HOSTED RETREATS, PROVIDING RESTORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE HEALING AND RECONNECTION. ADDITIONALLY, OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS HAVE SUPPORTED RETREAT OPERATIONS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES THAT SUSTAIN OHF'S MISSION.TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CAREGIVERS SUPPORTING WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS, OHF EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMMING IN 2019 TO INCLUDE DEDICATED CAREGIVER RETREATS FOCUSED ON RESPITE, PEER CONNECTION, AND RESILIENCE. SINCE LAUNCHING THIS PROGRAM, OHF HAS CONDUCTED 24 CAREGIVER RETREATS, SERVING 93 CAREGIVERS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. OHF DELIVERS DIRECT ASSISTANCE THROUGH ITS SPECIAL OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (SOAR) PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCE REFERRALS FOR MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY FACING URGENT CHALLENGES. IN 2025, THE SOAR / IMMEDIATE NEEDS PROGRAM COMPLETED 975 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE, SERVING 2,857 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $238,200 spent. THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH A THIRD-PARTY PARTNER, THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS OPERATIONAL CAPACITY TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SERVICES WITHIN THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION NOW EMPLOYS A TEAM OF 15 STAFF MEMBERS WHO DELIVER PROGRAMS, COORDINATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, CAREGIVERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH THESE INTEGRATED EFFORTS, OHF STRENGTHENS PROTECTIVE FACTORS WITHIN SOF FAMILIES, SUSTAINS MARRIAGES, IMPROVES EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND ENHANCES LONG-TERM RESILIENCE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.

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 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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