Semper Fun Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of military members and their families by providing free recreational events that promote physical emotional and social health. We believe that military members and their families face unique challenges and sacrifices in service to their country and that providing opportunities for relaxation fun and social connection can have a positive impact on their lives. Our programs and events are designed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes resilience camaraderie and family bonding. By partnering with local businesses volunteers and military organizations we aim to offer a wide range of recreational activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of military families. Our goal is to support the well-being of military members and their families and to show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
- Income
- $913,350
- Spending
- $857,060
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 96% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $857,060 spent. n 2024 Semper Fun coordinated the participation of military volunteers at major public events including DOM Dolla AML TNF Camp Flog Gnaw the LA Auto Show Dreamstate F1 Grand Prix Apocalypse and Amazon activations. Volunteers supported event operations in non-security roles fostering positive civilian-military interactions. Semper Fun managed all logistics transportation coordination and oversight serving as the intermediary between military units and event organizers. A total of $465,036.43 in grant funding was facilitated with $442,299.58 distributed directly to military units for morale welfare and readiness programs. The organization incurred $47,176.00 in expenses related to coordination compliance and administration. This initiative promoted community engagement strengthened partnerships and improved the quality of life for active-duty service members.
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
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 November 6, 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 2025.
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 April 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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