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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership

EIN 47-1402327 · Mt Pleasant, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP PREPARES INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD WITH COURAGE, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE BY DELIVERING IMMERSIVE, VALUES BASED LEADERSHIP EDUCATION ROOTED IN THE ENDURING PRINCIPLES OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR. THROUGH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, AND CIVIC LEADERS, WE BUILD STRONG LEADERS AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
8
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$313,877, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 247% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $407,849 spent. 1. FELLOWSHIP: THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS EMPOWER YOUTH, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND VETERANS TO GROW AS VALUES-DRIVEN CIVIC LEADERS AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE. ROOTED IN THE MEDAL OF HONOR VALUES OF COURAGE, INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT, SACRIFICE, CITIZENSHIP, AND PATRIOTISM, THE FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE STRUCTURED TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACT. THE JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IMMERSIVE BOOTCAMPS, MONTHLY LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES, AND CAPSTONE SERVICE PROJECTS THAT BUILD RESPONSIBILITY AND CIVIC COMMITMENT. THE EMERGING LEADERS FELLOWSHIP EQUIPS COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH INNOVATION LABS, STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP, CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REPRESENT NMOHCFL AT REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS. THE VETERANS FELLOWSHIP HONORS MILITARY SERVICE BY PREPARING VETERANS FOR IMPACTFUL CIVIC LEADERSHIP THROUGH TAILORED SEMINARS, TRANSITION PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS. ACROSS ALL THREE FELLOWSHIPS, PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE APPLIED PROJECTS, DEVELOP LIFELONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND JOIN A STRONG NETWORK OF PEERS, MENTORS, AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS--LEAVING PREPARED TO LEAD CHANGE IN THEIR SCHOOLS, CAREERS, AND COMMUNITIES.
  2. $407,849 spent. 2. CLPD: OUR CIVIC LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CLPD) PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS BUSINESS, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT, AND NON-PROFIT SECTORS TO DESIGN AND DELIVER CUSTOM VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES THEIR SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES AND GOALS. DRAWING FROM OUR EXTENSIVE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES OFFERINGS--INCLUDING THE VALUE OF VALUES, LEADING THROUGH CRISIS, BUILDING A COURAGEOUS CULTURE, EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING, AND LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE--WE CREATE TAILORED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE MEDAL OF HONOR VALUES WITH PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS, FROM FRONT-LINE STAFF THROUGH SENIOR EXECUTIVES. OUR CUSTOM PROGRAMS GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP EDUCATION BY FOCUSING ON MEASURABLE OUTCOMES THAT MOVE THE NEEDLE ON SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE METRICS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR PARTNERS. WHETHER DEVELOPING HIGH-TRUST TEAMS, NAVIGATING COMPLEX DECISION-MAKING, OR BUILDING CULTURES OF COURAGE AND ACCOUNTABILITY, OUR PROGRAMMING COMBINES ESSENTIAL CHARACTER SKILLS WITH APPLICABLE LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORKS THAT CREATE IMMEDIATE IMPACT FOR LEADERS, TEAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.
  3. $407,849 spent. 3.PARTNERSHIPS: THIS PROGRAM STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING EDUCATION THROUGH CUSTOMIZED PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS NATIONWIDE. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH PARTNER TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS THAT MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS AND STUDENT POPULATIONS BY AUGMENTING THEIR LEADERSHIP OFFERINGS WITH MEDAL OF HONOR VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP CONTENT. OUR OFFERINGS FOR PARTNERS RANGE FROM EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSES IN VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP FOR PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH BUSINESS SCHOOLS TO ETHICAL LEADERSHIP MODULES TAILORED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATIONS. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO FACULTY AND INSTRUCTORS INCLUDING CASE STUDIES, SHORT LECTURE VIDEOS, AND E-LEARNING INTERACTIVES THAT CAN BE DIRECTLY INTEGRATED INTO A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AT OUR PARTNER INSTITUTIONS.
  4. $407,849 spent. OUR ONLINE PROGRAM SERVES BUSY WORKING PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO ADVANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MEDAL OF HONOR VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP CONTENT WITH IMMEDIATE REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. THE INSPIRED LEADER SERIES FEATURES ACCESSIBLE, INTRODUCTORY COURSES HOSTED ON ESTABLISHED E-LEARNING PLATFORMS THAT MILLIONS OF LEARNERS ALREADY USE, DELIVERING PRACTICAL TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT LEARNERS CAN IMPLEMENT IMMEDIATELY IN THEIR CURRENT ROLES. FOR THOSE READY TO GO DEEPER, OUR LEADERSHIP AND VALUES MASTERCOURSE SERIES OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES, INSPIRING STORIES, AND ACTIONABLE TECHNIQUES THROUGH THE CENTER'S DEDICATED DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM, WITH FRAMEWORKS DESIGNED FOR DIRECT APPLICATION IN TODAY'S WORKPLACE CHALLENGES. ALL COURSES ARE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONAL BELIEF THAT EVERYONE CAN DEVELOP ESSENTIAL CHARACTER STRENGTHS--COURAGE, INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT, AND OTHERS--THAT TRANSLATE INTO CONCRETE LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS, LEADING TO MORE FULFILLING LIVES AND PREPARING INDIVIDUALS TO MEET THEIR MOST CHALLENGING PROFESSIONAL MOMENTS WITH UNWAVERING CHARACTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2015.

    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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