Hmlat 303 Ops
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support both the combat and Non-Combat deployed active duty Marines of HMLAT-303 who develop, train and mentor future Cobra and Huey Helicopter Pilots, Aircrew and Maintainers.
- Income
- $90,356
- Spending
- $76,144
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- Marine Corps Birthday Ball- All Members of HMLAT-303 participate in celebrating the Birthday of The Marine Corps and the associated traditions. The Association assists in paying for the ball, venue, associated costs, and supplying tickets to the enlisted Marines of the squadron. Along with reducing ticket costs for the other active duty members of the squadron, the association purchases gifts for the attending active duty Military personnel. The Birthday Ball is hosted by HMLAT-303 around November 10th every year normally at a hotel within the local area.
- Hail and Farewell- Gatherings with the active duty officers in the squadron to welcome those arriving at HMLAT-303 and thank those that are leaving. Hail and Farewells are held as necessary depending on the arrivals/transfers for the active duty officers at HMLAT-303. The activity is hosted by the human affairs division at HMLAT-303 and paid for by the Association.
- Unit Functions- Gathering of all association members to build morale and support Esprit De Corps hosted by the Commanding Officer. Examples of unit functions include the squadron holiday party, family day, beach party, squadron outings, and various mess nights.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.
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 November 2014.
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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