Young Marines National Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 33% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 448 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MISSION, VALUES AND PROGRAMS OF THE YOUNG MARINES BY THE SOLICITATION, PRESERVATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND MATCHING FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS INTO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO ENJOY AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY, DRUG FREE LIFESTYLE.
- Income
- $542,123
- Spending
- $788,136
- Spent on programs
- 33%
- Reserves
- 53.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 83%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $30,000, executive director
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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 53.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1533% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 448 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- THE YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS OF THE YOUNG MARINES:1. DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION EFFORTS - THE YOUNG MARINES PARTICIPATE IN YEAR ROUND, ONGOING TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES TO PROVDE EDUCATION AND HEALTH ALTERNATIVES TO ALL FORMS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE.2. RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS - THE YOUNG MARINES PARTICIPATE IN YEAR ROUND ONGOING VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS, RESTORE OPEN SPACES AND CONTRIBUTE TO PEOPE IN NEED.3. RED RIBBON WEEK - THE YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN INCLUDES HELPING ALL AMERICANS COME TOGETHER TO KEEP CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES SAFE, HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE THROUGH PARENT TRAINING AND NETWORKING. YOUNG MARINES UNITS ACROSS AMERICA PARTICIPATE EVERY YEAR IN RED RIBBON WEEK BY TEACHING PEER TO PEER CLASSES AND BEING A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL.4. VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK - FOR ONE WEEK IN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR, YOUNG MARINES UNITS ACROSS THE COUNTRY CELEBRATE YOUNG MARINES VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEK. THE PURPOSE OF THE CAMPAIGN IS TO CHALLENGE OUR YOUNG MARINES TO DEDICATE SOME OF THEIR TIME TO HELP OUR NATION'S VETERANS AND TO DEMONSTRATE, THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS, THEIR SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR OUR VETERAN'S SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO YOUNG MARINES RELATED TO THEIR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY.
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
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 July 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 November 4, 2026.
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