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Troopathon

EIN 84-1627277 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND TANGIBLE SUPPORT TO ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS WHILE DEPLOYED TO COMBAT AREAS AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS IN NEED.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$148,517, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $2.4 million spent. CARE PACKAGES: TROOPATHON PROVIDES CARE PACKAGES TO THE TROOPS. IN ADDITION, FOR FAMILIES AND VETERANS, TROOPATHON PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT.TROOPATHON SOARED IN 2025, STRENGTHENING ITS MISSION TO UPLIFT ACTIVE-DUTY U.S. TROOPS. NEW CHARITY SPONSORS FUELED OUR ABILITY TO ADAPT TO SHIFTING GLOBAL DEPLOYMENTS, DELIVERING CARE PACKAGES TO SERVICEMEMBERS WHEREVER THEY SERVE. WE MAINTAINED TOP RATINGS FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR, GUIDESTAR, AND GREATNONPROFITS, REFLECTING OUR INTEGRITY AND IMPACT. VOLUNTEERS POWERED STANDOUT EVENTS LIKE THE HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY-BACK, 4TH OF JULY, MEMORIAL DAY, 9/11 AND CHRISTMAS PACKING PARTIES. OUR TROOPATHON RADIO DRIVES AND TV BROADCASTS AMPLIFIED OUR REACH. THESE EFFORTS ENSURED TROOPS FELT AMERICA'S UNWAVERING SUPPORT-A TESTAMENT TO TROOPATHON'S DEDICATION.
  2. $613,715 spent. TROOPATHON - SUPPORT FOR THE TROOPS RALLY.
  3. $129,823 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE ROLES OF THE U.S. TROOPS IN COMBAT AREAS.

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 November 6, 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 June 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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