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Homefront America Inc

EIN 54-2178448 · San Juan Capo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To honor and hold dear those who willingly defend our freedoms, and to serve their families - especially the children - by providing quality, caring and meaningful programs that nurture and enrich their social, emotional, and physical well-being.

Income
$441,638
Spending
$378,133
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 2025, 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 (17)
  1. $161,729 spent. Christmas: The program served active-duty military personnel and their families stationed at MCB Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, USCG Sector Los Angeles/ Long Beach, USCG Sector San Diego, and CARNG stationed across OC/LA bases. 1,600 children received toys, 504 children received stocking toys, 500 children received gift cards and toys. 1,052 single Marines and Sailors received gift cards, 400 families received holiday food basket (servings of 10 with a gourmet ham and groceries). The program also provided holiday support for 1/11, 2/11, and FSB Battalion holiday parties with resources such as dessert, game prizes and craft supplies.
  2. $82,905 spent. Heroes Nite Out: The program honors our active duty military members and their spouses from all service branches. More than 400 guests attended the event. Guest enjoyed dinner, entertainment with keynote speaker, and the opportunity to take home a variety of gift baskets.
  3. $52,737 spent. Troop/Family Morale & Welfare: The program served active-duty military personnel and their families. Purpose is to bolster troop morale and build strong families. 1,000 cake packages filled with travel sized personal hygiene products and a dozen snack items, countless number of baked goods, cupcakes, snacks, etc for deployments, homecomings, field trainings, and welcome gifts for in-coming recruits. Food for 1/11 Fallen Marine Memorial Reunion Walk. 12 baby baskets for new moms. Numerous craft supplies and baked goods for multiple schools Month of the Military Child and Fall Festival programs. Each school has several hundred students. Hosted brunch for 61 military Spouse Appreciation Day, plus other spousal socials upon request. Field Trip for 30 military children with lunch. Diaper and food drives for 1/11, 2/11, FSB Battalions and 11th Marine Regiment.
  4. $10,857 spent. Easter: Supported multiple units and families at MCB Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, GC Sectors LA/LB and San Diego with 360 baskets filled with toys, 1,062 Chocolate Bunnies, 8,000 filled eggs, 322 PAAS egg coloring kits, and 100 families received grocery gift cards.
  5. $2,713 spent. Field of Honor: A week-long patriotic display at Mission San Juan Capistrano of 460 3X5 US flags, 6 service flags, and a POW/MIA flag honoring active-duty military, fallen, POW/MIA service members, veterans, and first responders.
  6. $4,492 spent. HA Q&A: Provided carriage for 1/11 Battalion Marines at the Swallows Day Parade, lunch honoring 20 local Vietnam veterans for Vietnam veterans day, and supported the Military Spouse Association Camp Pendleton with their annual Margaritaville and holiday events.
  7. $3,162 spent. Halloween: 1,100 treat bags filled with toys, 15,000 pieces of candies, and baked goods for multiple battalion and school Trunk or Treats on bases.
  8. $5,659 spent. Pack for Success: 512 backpacks filled with school supplies for 1st to 12th graders. Each pack is filled with supplies specific for the registered childs grade level.
  9. $31,672 spent. Thanksgiving: 387 families received Albertsons Heart Gift cards restricted for grocery only and Costco pumpkin pie. Gift card denominations were determined by family size. Single parents with one child $25 gift card. 3 to 4 members $50. 5 to 6 members $75. 7 or more members $100 Additionally, 663 pies were distributed to units hosting Thanksgiving for those unable to be with their families for the holiday
  10. $5,565 spent. Clothing/Furnishing: 88 evening ball gowns, shoes, purses and jewelry for military spouses attending their Marines Birthday Ball. Set of brand new living room furniture for a family in need.
  11. Easter: Supported multiple units and families at 10857. 0. 0.
  12. Field of Honor: A week-long patriotic display at 2713. 0. 0.
  13. HA Q&A: Provided carriage for 1/11 Battalion Marines 4492. 0. 0.
  14. Halloween: 1,100 treat bags filled with toys, 3162. 0. 0.
  15. Pack for Success: 512 backpacks filled with school 5659. 0. 0.
  16. Thanksgiving: 387 families received Albertsons Heart Gift 31672. 0. 0.
  17. Clothing/Furnishing: 88 evening ball gowns, shoes, purses 5565. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 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 November 2005.

    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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