Chiefly Pursuits Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO HELP US VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS.
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $2,916
- Reserves
- -12 months of spending
- Employees
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- N/A
- NARRATIVE OF PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR CHIEFLY PURSUITS INC. CHIEFLY PURSUITS INC. IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING US VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS. OUR MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD AND MUSIC TO BRING AN END TO VETERAN SUICIDE. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: 1.COMMUNITY CONCERTS: ORGANIZE LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONCERTS FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY VETERANS AND COMMUNITY MUSICIANS. THESE EVENTS WILL SERVE AS BOTH FUNDRAISERS AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT OUR MISSION. 2.CHARITABLE GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND ONLINE CAMPAIGNS: LAUNCH CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS AND SOCIAL MEDIA DRIVES TO ENGAGE A BROADER AUDIENCE AND SECURE DONATIONS. UTILIZE STORYTELLING AND TESTIMONIALS FROM THOSE WE HAVE HELPED TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK. 3.PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES: COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TO SPONSOR EVENTS, PROVIDE MATCHING DONATIONS, AND OFFER IN- KIND SUPPORT SUCH AS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: 1.FREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND LESSONS: PROVIDE US VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE SERVICE MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC LESSONS. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO OFFER THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS AND FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PURPOSE. 2.MINISTRY SERVICES AND BIBLES: OFFER MINISTRY SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTE BIBLES TO THOSE WHO SEEK SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALING THAT ADDRESSES BOTH MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. 3.BARRIER REMOVAL: IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HEALING BY OFFERING GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARTERS ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION. THIS MAY INCLUDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. VISION FOR NATIONAL IMPACT: WHILE WE ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON LOCAL EFFORTS, OUR VISION IS TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND IMPACT ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. WE AIM TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF SUPPORT ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO EXTEND OUR SERVICES TO MORE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BY DOING SO, WE HOPE TO CREATE A NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT THAT BRINGS HOPE, HEALING, AND A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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