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Forgotten Not Gone

EIN 46-3999863 · North Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Forgotten Not Gone Inc. is dedicated to Stomping Out Veteran Suicide! through Veteran Peer Support Outdoor Recreation by proactively engaging emotional physical and spiritual wellness among veterans active-duty service members National Guard Reserve members and their families through adaptive recreation and peer-supported community engagement.

Income
$656,055
Spending
$663,055
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$65,000, ceo co-founder

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $586,295 spent. Forgotten Not Gone Inc. operated veteran peer-support and adaptive recreation programming focused on suicide prevention through outdoor recreation adaptive cycling wellness activities transportation support and community engagement. Programming included adaptive trike deployment outreach events wellness support activities media engagement and facility-based operations supporting veterans active-duty service members National Guard members Reserve members and their families. Grant funding from the City of North Las Vegas ARPA program supported operational staffing adaptive recreation equipment outreach activities communications infrastructure transportation support and facility operations through September 2024. Following expiration of reimbursable grant funding the organization continued limited operations utilizing organizational reserves while attempting to sustain services and programming through year-end.
  2. Forgotten Not Gone Inc. continued expanding its Women Warriors Wellness Program to provide trauma-informed peer support wellness education and community healing opportunities specifically designed for women veterans. The program focused on reducing isolation strengthening mental wellness promoting emotional healing and creating safe spaces where women veterans could connect through shared experiences and peer support. In March 2025 Forgotten Not Gone hosted its first annual Women Warriors Veteran Wellness Retreat a three-day immersive healing retreat held in Las Vegas Nevada under the theme Combating Adversity. The retreat was developed to support women veterans navigating PTSD trauma recovery depression anxiety military sexual trauma and other service-connected challenges through holistic wellness and peer connection. The retreat included guided meditation grounding exercises journaling art therapy adaptive wellness workshops gardening therapy sound bowl healing aromatherapy movement practices trauma-informed discussions and group reflection activities designed to promote emotional resilience and long-term healing. Specialized wellness sessions focused on mindfulness self-care emotional regulation empowerment and rebuilding community among women veterans. The event featured multiple guest speakers and wellness practitioners with expertise in trauma recovery womens wellness advocacy holistic health and veteran care. Educational and empowerment sessions included Thriving Beyond Trauma discussions on empowerment and advocacy in veteran care adaptive wellness practices for PTSD recovery and holistic healing sessions led by community wellness professionals. The retreat concluded with a symbolic healing and release ceremony focused on personal growth emotional healing and continued peer support. Participants also completed commitments to continued healing self-care and ongoing community connection following the retreat experience. During Womens History Month in March 2025 Forgotten Not Gone Founder and CEO Kelley Guidry was recognized by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services as Nevadas first-ever Woman Veteran of the Year for her leadership and advocacy supporting veterans and women veterans throughout Nevada.

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 2024.

    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 November 2014.

    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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