Tours of Duty
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To locate, honor, and support America?s missing service members and their families by conducting veteran-led POW/MIA recovery missions, providing veteran support services including new skills and experiential opportunities, supporting Gold Star families, and offering public education and community engagement related to military history and recovery operations.
- Income
- $114,986
- Spending
- $93,396
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending 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 (3)
- $48,000 spent. Conducted veteran-led POW/MIA recovery missions and case development activities focused in Southeast Asia. In 2024, the organization performed extensive research, case analysis, archival review, and mission planning related to multiple unresolved missing service member cases. Teams completed field assessments, reconnaissance, and coordination with local partners in preparation for recovery operations. These activities supported veterans, volunteers, and families and directly advanced the organization?s mission to locate and honor America?s unreturned service members.
- $15,000 spent. Provided veteran support through service-based missions, skills development, and experiential opportunities that strengthen purpose, resilience, and community engagement. In 2024, numerous veterans participated in mission briefings, historical fieldwork, media outreach, and leadership-based activities that contributed to national POW/MIA awareness. These programs offered skill-building in research, field operations, public engagement, and mission planning.
- $6,500 spent. Provided support to Gold Star families and expanded public education on the stories of America?s missing service members. In 2024, the organization assisted families with remembrance activities, case-related information, and participation in mission and memorial events. Public outreach efforts reached a broad audience through presentations, interviews, historical content, and awareness activities designed to educate the public about POW/MIA history and ongoing recovery efforts.
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 August 2022.
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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