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Human Services : Social Services
CN Advisory: Moderate Concern
Board Leadership
Melanie Morgan
Chairman
CEO
Shawn Callahan
Executive Director
On July 24, 2019, it came to the attention of Charity Navigator that Move America Forward is the subject of an investigation by The Office of the California Attorney General according to an article titled, "This tea party charity sends care packages to troops. California says it misspent funds." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the charges reported, please see The LA Times article.
This charity has received a Moderate Concern Advisory due to an open or pending investigation regarding allegations of possible illegal activity, improper conduct, organizational mismanagement, or other matters of concern. Please note that this investigation has not concluded and that the allegations being investigated have not been confirmed by the U.S. legal system. Charity Navigator aims to provide donors and users with as much information as possible in order to make an informed giving decision. This advisory will be updated once we become aware that the investigation is completed. The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors of sources used for the reported information, and not those of Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is not responsible for the nature or content of the information presented through such external sources and websites. For more information on how or when we decide to publish a CN Advisory, please review our methodology.
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Move America Forward (MAF) is the nation's largest grassroots pro-troop organization dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Our principal mission today is to send military troop and K9 care packages with letters from grateful Americans to the troops deployed in combat areas around the world.
Move America Forward (MAF) is the nation's largest grassroots pro-troop organization dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. Our principal mission today is to send military troop and K9 care packages with letters from grateful Americans to the troops deployed in combat areas around the world.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
89.1% | |
Administrative Expenses | 9.3% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 1.4% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | < $0.01 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.15 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 36.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 14.6% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Move America Forward (CA) | 87.25 | |
USO of North Carolina (NC) | 90.32 | |
Lone Survivor Foundation (TX) | 90.87 | |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (VA) | 89.12 | |
Wounded Warriors Family Support (NE) | 92.58 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $2,966,937 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $2,966,937 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $2,966,937 |
Other Revenue | $1,381 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $2,968,318 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $2,702,091 |
Administrative Expenses | $197,013 |
Fundraising Expenses | $78,575 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $2,977,679 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-9,361 |
Net Assets | $297,967 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Care Packages for the Troops | $2,272,499 | 84.1% |
Public Education Campaigns | $262,175 | 9.7% |
Support the Troops Rallies | $167,417 | 6.2% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | -- | 08/02/2019 | -- | Moderate Concern Advisory | ||||||||||||
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On July 24, 2019, it came to the attention of Charity Navigator that Move America Forward is the subject of an investigation by The Office of the California Attorney General according to an article titled, "This tea party charity sends care packages to troops. California says it misspent funds." For this reason, we have issued a Moderate Concern CN Advisory. For more information regarding the charges reported, please see The LA Times article. |
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2017-12 | 04/01/2019 | 87.25 | |||||||||||||||||
2016-12 | 12/21/2018 | 78.13 | |||||||||||||||||
2016-12 | 06/01/2018 | 73.30 | |||||||||||||||||
2015-12 | 12/01/2016 | 74.60 | |||||||||||||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 71.37 | |||||||||||||||||
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2014-12 | 11/01/2015 | 71.78 | |||||||||||||||||
2014-12 | 10/01/2015 | 67.46 | |||||||||||||||||
2013-12 | 08/01/2015 | 50.18 | ![]() |
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2013-12 | 06/01/2015 | 43.70 | ![]() |
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2012-12 | 02/01/2014 | 44.32 | ![]() |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 84-1627277 |
Name in IRS Master File | MOVE AMERICA FORWARD |
NTEE Code | Q43 |
NTEE Classification | National Security, Domestic |
NTEE Type | International, Foreign Affairs and National Security |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | June, 2005 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$67,500 | 2.26% | Shawn Callahan | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Move America Forward (CA) | 87.25 | |
Operation Gratitude (CA) | 92.38 | |
Yellow Ribbon Fund (MD) | 86.75 | |
K9s for Warriors (FL) | 96.13 | |
USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (VA) | 90.03 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
Move America Forward
3105 Fite Circle Suite 108
Sacramento,
CA 95827
tel: (916) 441-6197
fax: (916) 706-2865
EIN: 84-1627277
Melanie Morgan
Chairman
Shawn Callahan
Executive Director
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923