Chief Petty Officer Association Cpoa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO STRENGTHEN COHESION WITHIN THE CPO COMMUNITY AND TO PROMOTE IDEALS WHICH EMBODY ALL COMPETENCIES, VALUES, AND CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER BY WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMANDS AND COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE DISSEMINATION OF LEADERSHIP, MANAGERIAL, PERSONAL, AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION MUTUAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE, AND RETIRED CPOS IN THE FORT MEADE AREA. TO REINFORCE THE RESPONSIBILITIES, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTERISTICS, AND PRIVILEGES OF CPOS. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO KEEP INFORMED OF U.S. NAVY POLICIES SO WE MAY CONTINUE TO LOYALLY SERVE THE NATION, OUR NAVY, AND OUR SAILORS. TO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO OUR MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVELY MENTOR THOSE SAILORS WHO HAVE NOT YET ATTAINED THE TITLE OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP, TO ASSEMBLE FOR SOCIAL EXCHANGES WITH FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND TO FOSTER CA
- Income
- $124,025
- Spending
- $161,669
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $145,586 spent. 2024 [:AMP:] 2025 SEASON FUNDRAISING
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.
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 September 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 May 2016.
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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