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Minority Veterans of America

EIN 82-3767850 · Tukwila, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MINORITY VETERANS OF AMERICA (MVA) IS TO CREATE BELONGING AND ADVANCE EQUITY FOR MINORITY VETERANS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$765,152
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
8
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$107,183, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 345% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (8)
  1. $296,821 spent. IN 2024, MVA ACQUIRED, RENOVATED, AND PREPARED A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN SEATTLE, WA TO OPERATE AS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR LGBTQ+ SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. THE PROGRAM BEGAN SERVING PARTICIPANTS IN OCTOBER 2024.
  2. $177,175 spent. LAUNCHED JULY 1, 2024, THE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES MINORITY VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY, RESERVABLE WORKSPACES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.
  3. $119,843 spent. PEOPLE TO PEOPLE (P2P) ENGAGES MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING. PROVIDES HUMAN-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MINORITY AND UNDERREPRESENTED VETERAN COMMUNITIES
  4. $37,381 spent. ESTABLISHED JULY 1, 2024, THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS TRAININGS TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR MINORITY AND UNDERREPRESENTED VETERANS. IT ALSO COORDINATES LARGER EDUCATION EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE SUMMIT (FORMERLY PART OF PROJECT THRIVE).
  5. $20,934 spent. FORMERLY PART OF PROJECT THRIVE, THIS PROGRAM BECAME AN INDEPENDENT PROGRAM IN 2024. ELP PROVIDES TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY VETERANS PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  6. $10,416 spent. ORIGINALLY CREATED DURING THE COVID-19 RELIEF PROGRAM, THIS PROJECT CONTINUED IN 2024 BY PROVIDING GIFTS AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO VETERANS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DURING THE HOLIDAY AND WINTER SEASON.
  7. $1,774 spent. LOCAL COMMUNITIES HOST EVENTS, PEER SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY, OFFERING VETERANS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
  8. $7,169 spent. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY VETERANS TO SUPPORT HEALING, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING OUTDOOR SPACES.

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

  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 2024.

    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 March 2018.

    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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