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Modern Military Association of America Inc

EIN 52-1845000 · Washington, DC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Modern Military Association of America MMAA is the nation's only organization exclusively focused on serving the larger LGBTQ+ military community of service members, military spouses, veterans and their families. We are unique from other military and veteran service organizations as well as LGBTQ+ organizations, in that we have expert LGBTQ+ knowledge and competencies alongside unique knowledge, understanding, and networks within DoD, DHA, VA, and military systems and policies as they relate to the military and veteran communities we serve.

Income
$372,502
Spending
$548,808
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
9
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$168,747, executive dir.

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $216,154 spent. LEGAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: MMAA continued its impact litigation efforts, supporting other LGBTQ+ advocates in multiple lawsuits ranging from defending transgender service members? rights to petitioning the VA to establish anti-discrimination regulations. The organization used its new LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination reporting form to track incidents, provide targeted support to those facing discrimination, and amplify these issues to the DoD, VA, and Congress.
  2. $129,693 spent. COMMUNICATIONS: In 2024, MMAA amplified the voices and stories of LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, and their families through press releases, media interviews, and Modern Military magazine. MMAA maintained platforms to help the public recognize LGBTQ+ military hometown heroes and shining star allies, share testimonials about the drag ban?s impact, and submit MMAA Op-Eds. MMAA published Modern Military magazines, distributed regular e-newsletter updates, and shared news with over 50,000 email subscribers, 100,000+ social media followers, and 25,000+ website visitors.
  3. $86,462 spent. LGBTQ+ MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES: MMAA supports LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, and their families through specialized resource and advocacy guides, individualized support, and MilPride programming. The organization hosts monthly Strong Communities meetings, participates in Pride activities such as DC?s Capital Pride march and festival, and shares information at conferences and tabling events. MMAA also provides legal referral sources, chapter management tools, and discrimination reporting tools. Throughout the year, MMAA strengthened existing relationships and built new partnerships with military and veteran service organizations, Congressional offices, and coalition groups.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of December 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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