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Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc

EIN 52-6056326 · Granite City, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE FOR THE FISCAL HEALTH OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF BOATING SAFETY INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL, OUTREACH AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$957,110
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
40.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
7
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 257% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 October 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. $296,644 spent. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY SUPPORT: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO VOLUNTEERS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AND OPERATES THE AUXILIARY CENTER ('AUXCEN'), WHERE AUXILIARY UNITS AND MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE UNIFORM ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, EDUCATION COURSE MATERIALS, AND OTHER UNIT PRIDE ITEMS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS, AND REGIONAL TRAINING EVENTS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT GRANTMAKING FOR INITIATIVES SUCH AS MEMBER TRAINING, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. WE SEEK TO ENSURE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED, EQUIPPED, AND READY TO SERVE AS "YOUR" COMMUNITY'S TRUSTED BOATING SAFETY EXPERT.
  2. $263,280 spent. NATIONAL CONFERENCES: TWO NATIONAL CONFERENCES ARE TYPICALLY HELD EACH YEAR, OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF TRAINING SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, ROUNDTABLES, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ("NACON") - THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY'S NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. THE EVENT INCLUDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS MEETINGS FOR THE NEXCOM, THE OPCOM, AND THE NATIONAL BOARD OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. NACON ALSO SERVES AS A FORUM FOR BIENNIAL ELECTIONS FOR THE AUXILIARY'S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP. DURING 2023, NACON WAS CANCELED EARLY DUE TO COVID-19 CASES AT THE EVENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE ("N-TRAIN") - THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY'S NATIONAL TRAINING EVENT FOR SELECTED DISTRICT OFFICERS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. THE EVENT INCLUDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS MEETINGS FOR THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ("NEXCOM"), THE NATIONAL STAFF OPERATING COMMITTEE ("OPCOM"), AND THE NATIONAL BOARD OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. DURING 2024, N-TRAIN WAS CONDUCTED VIA A VIRTUAL EVENT, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING TRAVEL EXPENDITURES.
  3. $196,366 spent. RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY (RBS): IN 2023, THE ASSOCIATION PURCHASED DISPLAY RACKS TO DISTRIBUTE AUXILIARY RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PAMPHLETS. CONTINUING RBS EFFORTS IN 2024, AND IN SUPPORT OF THE AUXILIARY PADDLE SPORTS GRANT FROM THE COAST GUARD, THE ASSOCIATION ACQUIRED 42,000 SAFETY WHISTLES AND REFLECTOR KITS. THESE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO RECREATIONAL PADDLERS AS PART OF AN OUTREACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ON-WATER SAFETY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORED TWO AUXILIARY "TRAIN-THE-TRAINER" EVENTS FOCUSED ON PADDLE CRAFT, AIMING TO ENHANCE THE AUXILIARY'S CAPACITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON BOATING SAFETY AND PADDLE CRAFT BOATING LAWS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 January 1960.

    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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