Military Operations Research Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of classified and unclassified national security operations research.
- Income
- $2.6 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 13.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $226,075, ceo (non-voting)
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
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2526 of 26 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $220,391 spent. CONTINUING EDUCATION:MORS offers week long courses in Operations Research techniques, tools and specialties which provide students certificates of attendance and Continuing Education Credits awarded from Virginia Tech. Additional shorter courses are offered to assist MORS members with their professional development and skill development.
- $616,829 spent. SYMPOSIUM:The Annual MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics in a classified setting. Held in notable locations, the symposium gathers over a thousand professionals from military, government, industry and academic ranks to share best practices and experience peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment. During the symposium, work in progress and completed work is shared, and potential areas for future study are discussed. The symposium is an unequaled opportunity to present, as well as be exposed to, the most current trends and techniques.
- $762,352 spent. SPECIAL MEETINGS:Meeting registrations enhance the quality and effectiveness of military operations research by providing forums, in addition to the annual symposia, for professional exchange and peer criticism among practitioners and users of military operations research.
- $265,488 spent. Publications, Membership, Industry relations
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
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.
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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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