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Okinawa Enlisted Spouses Club

EIN 98-0346507 · Apo, AP

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OKINAWA ENLISTED SPOUSES' CLUB GOVERNS THE OKINAWA ENLISTED SPOUSES' CLUB THRIFT STORE AND UNCLE SAM'S ATTIC. PROFITS ARE GIVEN BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WHICH PROMOTES A LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE U.S. AND OUR HOST COUNTRY.

Income
$211,166
Spending
$223,730
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 98%
Employees
15
Volunteers
112

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $124,001 spent. THE THRIFT STORE PROGRAM ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF NEW AND GENTLY-USED ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND RESELLS THEM TO THE U.S. MILITARY AND LOCAL COMMUNITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. THE PROFITS FROM THE STORE FUND THE CHARITABLE, SCHOLARSHIP AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS. THE THRIFT STORE ALSO OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY SPOUSES.
  2. $44,755 spent. THE CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING GRANTS AND OTHER CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
  3. $36,074 spent. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING TO U.S. MILITARY-AFFILIATED INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 May 2015.

    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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