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Military Family and Veterans Service Organizations of America

EIN 94-3193418 · San Rafael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MILITARY, FAMILY AND VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS OF AMERICA RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MILITARY MEMBERS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE BY AIDING OUR PARTNER CHARITIES AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORTERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR CAUSE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$903,810
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 91% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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 April 30, 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 (2)
  1. $646,757 spent. MFVSOA SCREENS AND CERTIFIES CHARITIES THAT MEET STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND CORPORATE WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES. ACTING AS THE CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE AND FISCAL AGENT IN THOSE DRIVES, MFVSOA INCREASES COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY. ALSO PROVIDES OTHER DIRECT DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. EXPENSES REFLECT DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR PARTNER CHARITIES.
  2. $204,767 spent. MFVSOA CONNECTS DONORS TO QUALITY MILITARY AND VETERANS CHARITIES. PROVIDES PERSONALIZED TELEPHONE, PRINT, WEB-BASED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO USE IN GIFT-MAKING DECISIONS; TRAINS CHARITIES ON HOW TO ATTRACT AND SERVE CONTRIBUTORS; PROVIDES LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO FUND DRIVE ORGANIZERS; PROVIDES NECESSARY MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 October 13, 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 April 2026.

    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 May 1994.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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