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Salute to the Fallen

EIN 84-3800225 · Cedar Rapids, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to bring awareness and financial assistance to multiple military causes including Gold star Families Veteran suicide PTSD homelessness and much more. Our mission is to cultivate a community around our heroes and their families while providing them the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in adapting to civilian life. We have extended our mission to include first responders.

Income
$94,118
Spending
$94,260
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $31,100 spent. Suicide Prevention Awareness - It is practically impossible to go to a foreign country and do the things needed to secure Americas freedom and not come back changed in some way. we understand the issue of PTSD intimately and we understand the need for intervention counseling and connection to others like yourself. We have dealt with this issue ourselves and are always available to talk and we encourage everyone to fine a constructive therapy that works for them. Through this program we have been able to assist 76 of Iowas Veterans and military enroll and cover the cost of EMDR therapy and have responded to 298 Crisis calls through our hotline.
  2. $20,058 spent. Vet or Family Assistance: We provide assistance as needed to Vets Military First Responders or their Families with regard to food clothing housing cost of living such as utilities and other as circumstances arise. We understand the impact on a vet and their family when basic needs are unable to be met. We know that lessening that burden helps to lessen the stress which could contribute to suicide.
  3. $8,273 spent. Funeral Military Escort - We provided deployment escorts for 2 of Iowas military units last year who deployed to different areas of the world in defense of our freedoms as well as providing plaques flags and funeral escorts for 119 of Iowas veterans who passed away from a multitude of different reasons.
  4. Operation Remember - Free installation and cost of the materials for a 25 freedom edition black flagpole and US Flag. This also includes landscaping around the base. This program is for Iowas Veterans Military Gold Star Families and First Responders. Gold star Families - Gold star families deserve the upmost respect and dignity and should be honored for their sacrifices to this great country. We fully understand that often times when a Gold Star Family is made its so another family can see their service member again. we will never forget these families and will continue to support and honor them whenever and however we can. We were able to assist 9 Iowa families in honoring their loved one who passed away from either combat suicide or training accidents. First Responders - Our mission is to support and provide financial assistance to first responders and their families. our focus is suicide prevention PTSD counseling and funeral assistance. Through this program we were able to assist with 3 funerals where we provided custom plaques and flags honoring the service of Iowas first responders.
  5. Provide assistance for K9 support for law enforcement. This support would be to help with purchase training and other related expenses. This is a new support program in 2024.

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 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 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 2020.

    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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