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Navy League of the United States

EIN 95-3864195 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INFORM THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT THAT THE USA'S NATIONAL DEFENSE DEPENDS ON STRONG SEA SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF AMERICA'S SEA SERVICES.

Income
$165,050
Spending
$289,551
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
200

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $238,118 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: THE SAN DIEGO COUNCIL ADMINISTERS THE ALEXANDER KREIGLOWA NAVY AND MARINE CORPS DEPENDENTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS COME FROM A CHARITABLE DONATION OF PROPERTY FROM CHIEF ALEXANDER KREIGLOWA, USN (RET). HIS GIFT HELPED TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWMENT THAT WILL HELP STUDENTS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. DURING 2025, $138,216 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 13 STUDENTS WERE AWARDED BASED UPON EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AND EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTANCE BY AN ACCREDITED 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $33,210 spent. RECOGNITION: PROVIDED SUPPORT AND RECOGNITION FOR THE ARMED SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY AS FOLLOWS:BY HOSTING BREAKFASTS THAT HONOR ACTIVE PERSONNEL, THE NAVY BIRTHDAY BALL, THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON AND MORE.BY COORDINATING EVENTS AT VARIOUS LOCAL BASES FOR REGOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING MARINES, SAILORS AND COASTGUARDSMEN OF THE QUARTER/YEAR.
  3. $9,756 spent. EDUCATION: MAINTAINED MEMBER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON THE NEED FOR THE SEA SERVICES. HOSTED MONTHLY MEETINGS FEATURING HIGH LEVEL SEA SERVICES LEADERS. PUBLISHED MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS AND MAINTAINED EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE.YOUTH SERVICE: PROVIDED GRANTS TO LOCAL SEA CADETS AND FOR NJROTC PROGRAMS.

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

  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 December 2025.

    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 September 1983.

    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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