Bobby Henline Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE BOBBY HENLINE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERAN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES TO ENHANCE DAILY LIVING.WE BELIEVE HEALING BEGINS BY FINDING THE STRENGTHS OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND USING THOSE STRENGTHS THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT AND SHARING TO INSPIRE LEARNING AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, WHICH ULTIMATELY STRENGHTENS LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. THE BOBBY HENLINE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOCUS ON THE ELIMINATION OF SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERAN MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH CONNECTIVITY AND FRIENDSHIP. MISSION/VISION/GOALS.
- Income
- $51,518
- Spending
- $61,049
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $61,049 spent. TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE TARGETED POPULATION WITHIN THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO RE-SECURE THEIR HUMANITY THROUGH SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY, GAINING NEW SKILLS, AND TREATMENT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS RELATED TO STRESS AND TRAUMA.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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