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Special Forces Foundation

EIN 81-4529349 · Falcon, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 54 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL FORCES COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
1

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 54 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 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, 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 (5)
  1. $151,835 spent. GOLD STAR FAMILY SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, WE PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY TO HELP COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DIGNIFIED TRANSFER OF REMAINS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED FAMILY WITH THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING LONG TERM SUPPORT TO THSOE LEFT BEIND INCLUDING COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVIES.
  2. $475,405 spent. TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE AND WOUNDED SUPPORT WHEN A SPECAIL FORCES MEMBER IS INJURED OR BECOMES ILL, WE PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SO THE SERVICE MEMBERS FOCUS CAN BE ON HEALING. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE WARRIOR WHO SUFFERS THE LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER. IN CASES OF PERMANENT INJURY, WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN RETROFITTING THE WARRIORS HOME TO THEIR NEEDS.
  3. $234,277 spent. WARRIOR AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO HELP WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES MEET THE DEMANDS OF THEIR HIGH STRESS ENVIRONMENT, WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE MAINTENANCE OF THE MIND AND BODY, AND, PROVIDE ACUTE AND ONGOING SUPPORT IN RESOLVING PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME CHRONIC.
  4. $470,374 spent. THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL FORCES COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  5. THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL FORCES COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 January 2017.

    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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