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Platoon 22 Inc

EIN 47-1798824 · Frederick, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO END VETERAN SUICIDE THROUGH THE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY ASSEMBLING CRITICAL RESOURCES, PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT, AND OFFERING BEST IN CLASS TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$363,119
Spending
$602,802
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$80,000, executive di

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: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $447,981 spent. IN 2024, PLATOON, INC. CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS MISSION OF SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BUILDING ON OUR CORE PROGRAMS, WE ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE AND EXPANDED HOUSING SUPPORT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF A SIX-UNIT BUILDING, OFFERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR VETERANS IN NEED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. PLATOON REMAINED DEEPLY ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY, CONTRIBUTING OVER 200 HOURS TO OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS FOCUSED ON VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION, SUCCESSFUL MILITARY TRANSITIONS, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF VETERAN RESOURCES. THIS YEAR, WE PROUDLY SERVED MORE THAN 1,200 VETERANS, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 5,800 INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES SUCH AS BENEFITS NAVIGATION, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND PEER MENTORSHIP. THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 41,800 WAS AWARDED TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, DIRECTLY ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS AND ENHANCING OVERALL WELL-BEING. THESE EFFORTS COLLECTIVELY STRENGTHENED OUR IMPACT, EMPOWERING VETERANS TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS NECESSARY TO THRIVE. IN 2024, PLATOON, INC. CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS MISSION OF SERVING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BUILDING ON OUR CORE PROGRAMS, WE ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLE AND EXPANDED HOUSING SUPPORT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF A SIX-UNIT BUILDING, OFFERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR VETERANS IN NEED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. PLATOON REMAINED DEEPLY ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY, CONTRIBUTING OVER 200 HOURS TO OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS FOCUSED ON VETERAN SUICIDE PREVENTION, SUCCESSFUL MILITARY TRANSITIONS, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF VETERAN RESOURCES. THIS YEAR, WE PROUDLY SERVED MORE THAN 1,200 VETERANS, PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 5,800 INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES SUCH AS BENEFITS NAVIGATION, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND PEER MENTORSHIP. THROUGH OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 41,800 WAS AWARDED TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, DIRECTLY ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS AND ENHANCING OVERALL WELL-BEING. THESE EFFORTS COLLECTIVELY STRENGTHENED OUR IMPACT, EMPOWERING VETERANS TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS NECESSARY TO THRIVE.

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 November 6, 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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