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CN Advisory: Moderate Concern

Move America Forward

MOVE AMERICA FORWARD - SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS ON THE FRONT LINES

three stars

87.25

3105 Fite Circle Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95827
tel: (916) 441-6197   Web Site
EIN: 84-1627277

Board Leadership
Melanie Morgan
Chairman

CEO
Shawn Callahan
Executive Director

 
 
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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.

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.
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.25 three stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 85.00 three stars
This rating was published 10/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Direct feedback from Active duty troops serving in harms way
1,000
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

85.00

This rating was published 10/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.4%
  Administrative Expenses 8.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.16
  Program Expenses Growth 21.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 17.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Move America Forward on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Move America Forward on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Move America Forward (CA) 87.25 three stars
United Through Reading (CA) 94.28 four stars
Freedom Alliance (VA) 89.75 three stars
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation (NY) 95.83 four stars
The Mission Continues (MO) 100.00 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,346,002
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,346,002
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,346,002
   Other Revenue $-743
TOTAL REVENUE $2,345,259
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,016,824
   Administrative Expenses $208,030
   Fundraising Expenses $54,453
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,279,307
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $65,952
   
Net Assets $363,919

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
Care Packages for the Troops $1,600,791 79.4%
Public Education Campaigns $248,079 12.3%
Support the Troops Rallies $167,954 8.3%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 10/01/2020 87.25 three stars
-- 08/02/2019 --Moderate Concern Advisory

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.
2017-12 04/01/2019 87.25 three stars
2016-12 12/21/2018 78.13 two stars
2016-12 06/01/2018 73.30 two stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 74.60 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 71.37 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 71.78 two stars
2014-12 10/01/2015 67.46 one star
2013-12 08/01/2015 50.18 zero star
2013-12 06/01/2015 43.70 zero star
2012-12 02/01/2014 44.32 zero star

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)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$78,500 3.44% Shawn Callahan Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Move America Forward (CA) 87.25 three stars
Wounded Warrior Project (FL) 86.49 three stars
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation (NY) 95.83 four stars
Air Warrior Courage Foundation (MD) 92.92 four stars
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care (MO) 94.69 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Move America Forward
3105 Fite Circle Suite 108
Sacramento, CA 95827
tel: (916) 441-6197
fax: (916) 706-2865
EIN: 84-1627277

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Board Leadership

Melanie Morgan
Chairman

CEO

Shawn Callahan
Executive Director

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