Patriots for Disabled Divers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Patriots For Disabled Divers (PFDD) is to provide to the physical, psycholocigal and social benefits of scuba diving to individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities and their family members.
- Income
- $71,278
- Spending
- $48,827
- Reserves
- 24.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $35,581 spent. Scuba Diving Training. In 2024 189 divers contacted PFDD concerning training. 80 divers were approved and 78 began their training. Of the 80 approved divers 59 were PADI Open Water, 19 were PADI advanced open water, 2 were PADI Rescue and 2 were PADI reactivates. Scuba training for a disabled veteran is one that brings joy, adventure, camaraderie and therapy as a life long sport. For those that suffer PTSD, the breathing, pressure and neutral buoyancy provide a calming and peaceful environment. For those with physical disabilities, the neutral buoyancy provides relief from the affects of gravity and relieves pain and mobility issues. Becoming a member of a "dive family" gives the Veteran a social group they can rely on much like they relied on their military unit when they were on active duty or deployed. Being a part of a close knit group, being active, having joy in your life are all besic measures to maintaining mental health and help in suicide prevention.
- $5,680 spent. Georgia Aquarium Trips. In 2024 there were 2 trips. A total of 16 divers and 15 family members enjoyed the generous program sponsored by the GA Aquariums Veterans Immersion Program. PFDD provides airfare, all food and shuttle to and from the airport. The GA Aquarium provides dive equipment, entry, one night hotel and parking. The benefit of these dive trips is to incentivise the PFDD alumni they can make a difference in this world by seeking adventure and doing things that can save the ocean. It reinforces the training and gives the diver an exciting adventure to hook them on the "dive life'.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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