Combat Control Foundation Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Combat Control Foundation is First There in providing care and support to Combat Controllers (CCT), their families, and other members of the military community through its programs or through partnerships with similar charitable organizations.
- Income
- $842,591
- Spending
- $583,004
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $109,231, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 95% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 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, 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 (4)
- $228,613 spent. First There for Wellness: Offered essential logistical aid, financial, and preventive care to 74 Combat Controllers who sustained critical injuries or fell ill, alleviating burdens on the CCT and their family, enabling them to prioritize healing and focus on their well-being.
- $180,385 spent. First There for Resiliency: Provided mission critical support to 216 Combat Controllers, their families, and Gold Star families to include home repairs, rent relief, and medical travel. Also, covered funeral and memorial expenses to ensure a dignified farewell for fallen heroes. Provided cell phone coverage, daycare, hotel stays, retreats and recreation to foster healing. Assisted Combat Controllers in covering costs associated with certifications, legal needs, and counseling services.
- $63,561 spent. First There for Heritage: Conducted historical reviews, memorials, reunions, and public educational events ensuring the acts of service and enduring brotherhood within the community are celebrated and remembered. Supported Combat Control graduations and educated others on the exceptional contributions of Combat Controllers through recognitions such as the annual issuance of the John Chapman Service Before Self Award. 879 individuals served throughout 2025 within the Heritage program service area.
- Line 4e - Other program services: First There for Education is one of the core program service areas of CCF. CCF provides scholarships for higher education and training to family members of Combat Controllers with the goal of ensuring that education remains accessible and attainable for the families of the Combat Control community.
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
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 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 March 2020.
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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