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Commit Foundation

EIN 45-5219311 · Bozeman, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE COMMIT FOUNDATION EMPOWERS THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CREATE PURPOSEFUL AND FULFILLING TRANSITIONS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
14
Volunteers
437
Highest pay
$200,000, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 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 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    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 (5)
  1. $865,868 spent. COMMIT'S ONE-ON-ONE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS FOUNDED ON THE CONCEPT OF IDENTIFYING EXACTLY WHERE THE VETERAN IS IN THEIR TRANSITION JOURNEY, COACHING THEM THROUGH A SET OF EXERCISES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM DETERMINE WHAT LIVES THEY WANT TO LIVE POST-SERVICE, AND CONNECTING THEM WITH PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP MAKE THE LIFE THEY'VE DESIGNED A REALITY. THESE SERVICES CAN INCLUDE EXECUTIVE COACHING, CAREER COUNSELING, PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITING, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SKILLS TRAINING/DEGREE PROGRAMS, AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION.
  2. $765,258 spent. PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH COMMIT FOR MANY MONTHS, RECEIVING INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES. VETERANS IDENTIFY THEIR VALUES, STRENGTHS AND SKILLS IN ORDER TO FOCUS THEIR CAREER CHOICES. SERVICES INCLUDE EXECUTIVE COACHING, MENTORING SESSIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, RESUME ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, REFERRALS, SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND ONLINE PROGRAMMING.
  3. $489,696 spent. TRANSITION MENTORING WORKSHOPS: IN TRANSITION MENTORING WORKSHOPS, SMALL GROUPS OF TRANSITIONING MILITARY PERSONS COME TOGETHER WITH FACILITATORS AND BUSINESS MENTORS. LED BY PROFESSIONAL FACILITATORS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS WORK THROUGH A SERIES OF MODULES FOCUSED ON VALUES, STRENGTHS, CULTURE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CHANGE PERSPECTIVES AND IMPROVE TRAJECTORIES. REINFORCING INTEGRITY, FAMILY AND THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF A MEANINGFUL CAREER, SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS HEAR FROM AND PERSONALLY ENGAGE WITH SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED LEADERS IN THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE FROM A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES. WE TAKE A HARD LOOK AT THE INDUSTRIES, INTERESTS AND SKILLS OF WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER TO ALIGN WORLD CLASS MENTORS FROM SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES, BACKGROUNDS AND LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE GAME CHANGING VALUE.
  4. $94,425 spent. THE COMMIT FOUNDATIONS MILITARY SPOUSE PROGRAM IS A RESEARCH-DRIVEN, EVIDENCE-BASED EXPERIENCE THAT INVITES MILITARY SPOUSES TO STEP INTO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THROUGH PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE, REFLECTIVE EXERCISES, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, THEYLL GAIN CLARITY ON THEIR VALUES, STRENGTHS, AND ASPIRATIONS, CREATING A FUTURE LED BY THEIR CHOICES AND GROUNDED IN PURPOSE.
  5. $22,536 spent. COMMITS CORPORATE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP AND ENGAGE CORPORATE PARTNERS IN SUPPORTING THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH TARGETED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND PARTNERSHIP, THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE VETERAN READINESS, ENHANCE EMPLOYER AWARENESS, AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL POST-SERVICE CAREERS.

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 August 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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