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Angels of Americas Fallen

EIN 45-5029479 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANGELS OF AMERICAS FALLEN PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SPORTS, MUSIC AND ARTS PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND PROVIDES INTAKES AND REFERRALS, OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT UTILIZING A STRENGTHS-BASED TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH. ANGELS HAS A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS A PLATFORM TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AS THEY REDEFINE FAMILY LIFE AFTER THE TRAUMATIC LOSS OF THEIR SPOUSE, AND A VOICES PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN AND SURVIVING SPOUSES TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
12
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$100,000, ceo

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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, 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ANGELS OF AMERICAS FALLEN PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SPORTS, MUSIC AND ARTS PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND PROVIDES INTAKES AND REFERRALS, OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT UTILIZING A STRENGTHS-BASED TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH. ANGELS HAS A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS A PLATFORM TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AS THEY REDEFINE FAMILY LIFE AFTER THE TRAUMATIC LOSS OF THEIR SPOUSE, AND A VOICES PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN AND SURVIVING SPOUSES TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED 637 CHILDREN AND THEIR 399 PARENTS/GUARDIANS NATIONWIDE WITH THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN 38,551 ACTIVITY SESSIONS WITH A COACH OR INSTRUCTOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTREACH INTERACTIONS INCLUDE ENROLLMENTS, EDUCATION, NEWSLETTERS, MAKING REFERRALS AND PEER CONNECTIONS, SETTING UP ACTIVITIES, AND CHECKING IN ON THEM TO SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 34,442 CASE MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH INTERACTIONS. ANGELS OF AMERICAS FALLEN PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SPORTS, MUSIC AND ARTS PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND PROVIDES INTAKES AND REFERRALS, OUTREACH AND INDIVIDUALIZED PERSON-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT UTILIZING A STRENGTHS-BASED TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH. ANGELS HAS A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM AS A PLATFORM TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AS THEY REDEFINE FAMILY LIFE AFTER THE TRAUMATIC LOSS OF THEIR SPOUSE, AND A VOICES PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS CHILDREN AND SURVIVING SPOUSES TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE AND HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED 637 CHILDREN AND THEIR 399 PARENTS/GUARDIANS NATIONWIDE WITH THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN 38,551 ACTIVITY SESSIONS WITH A COACH OR INSTRUCTOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTREACH INTERACTIONS INCLUDE ENROLLMENTS, EDUCATION, NEWSLETTERS, MAKING REFERRALS AND PEER CONNECTIONS, SETTING UP ACTIVITIES, AND CHECKING IN ON THEM TO SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 34,442 CASE MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH INTERACTIONS.

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 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 January 2013.

    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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