Retired Enlisted Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR UNIFORMED SERVICES, ENLISTED PERSONNEL, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SURVIVORS - INCLUDING HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS AND ALL RETIREES; TO STOP THE EROSION OF EARNED BENEFITS THROUGH OUR LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS; TO MAINTAIN OUR ESPIRIT DE CORPS, DEDICATION AND PATRIOTISM; AND TO CONTINUE OUR DEVOTION AND ALLEGIANCE TO GOD AND COUNTRY.
- Income
- $233,703
- Spending
- $227,995
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 24
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- THIS ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY AND WE HAVE BEEN A MAINSTAY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. THIS ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ALWAYS BE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY BY CONTINUING TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND DONATING TO OTHER NOTEWORTHY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE DINNERS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. SPONSORS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE AND PARTY FOR 100 LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS ARE AWARDED TO QUALIFIED MILITARY DEPENDENTS EACH YEAR IN THE SUM OF 1,000 EACH (COVID 19 SUSPENDED CURRENT FISCAL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP DONATION). ATTENDED VARIOUS PARADES IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE RETIREES AND THE PATRIOTIC FEELING WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SERVED THANKSGIVING DINNER TO AN ESTIMATED 250 SENIOR CITIZENS. PROVIDED MEETING ROOM HALLS AND MEALS FOR MEMBERS FAMILIES WHEN A MEMBER OF THE CHAPTER PASSED AWAY. ALSO PROVIDED THE HALL DURING THE YEAR TO VARIOUS OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY COULD HOLD MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP; MADE A DONATION TO THE LOCAL CANCER AWARENESS SOCIETY. THIS ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY AND WE HAVE BEEN A MAINSTAY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. THIS ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ALWAYS BE AN ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY BY CONTINUING TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND DONATING TO OTHER NOTEWORTHY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE DINNERS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. SPONSORS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE AND PARTY FOR 100 LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS ARE AWARDED TO QUALIFIED MILITARY DEPENDENTS EACH YEAR IN THE SUM OF 1,000 EACH (COVID 19 SUSPENDED CURRENT FISCAL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP DONATION). ATTENDED VARIOUS PARADES IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE RETIREES AND THE PATRIOTIC FEELING WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SERVED THANKSGIVING DINNER TO AN ESTIMATED 250 SENIOR CITIZENS. PROVIDED MEETING ROOM HALLS AND MEALS FOR MEMBERS FAMILIES WHEN A MEMBER OF THE CHAPTER PASSED AWAY. ALSO PROVIDED THE HALL DURING THE YEAR TO VARIOUS OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SO THEY COULD HOLD MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP; MADE A DONATION TO THE LOCAL CANCER AWARENESS SOCIETY.
- FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED TO THE LOCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL TEAMS TO HOLD THEIR EVENTS AT NO COST AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE.
- FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED TO THE LOCAL YOUTH FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL TEAMS TO HOLD THEIR EVENTS AT NO COST AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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 June 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 November 1967.
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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