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Human Services : Social Services

Navy SEAL Foundation

For their families, for their sacrifice, for their bravery, for their dedication.

four stars

100.00

1619 D Street Virginia Beach, VA 23459
tel: (757) 363-7490   Web Site
EIN: 31-1728910

Board Leadership
Garry Bonelli
Chairman

CEO
Robin King
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 100.00 four stars
  Financial 100.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Navy SEAL Foundation's mission is to provide educational and motivational support, promote health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare Community, and perpetuate the history and heritage of the U.S. Naval Commandos. Our Foundation is strong, our leadership is dedicated, and our mission is noble. The Navy SEAL Foundation is proud to serve the Naval Special Warfare community including the U.S. Navy SEALs, SWCC, NSW Support Personnel, and their families. Our programs center around three pillars: health and welfare, including tragedy assistance and family events; education and motivation, including scholarships and tuition assistance; and history and heritage, including the funding of monuments and memorials.

The Navy SEAL Foundation's mission is to provide educational and motivational support, promote health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare Community, and perpetuate the history and heritage of the U.S. Naval Commandos. Our Foundation is strong, our leadership is dedicated, and our mission is noble. The Navy SEAL Foundation is proud to serve the Naval Special Warfare community including the U.S. Navy SEALs, SWCC, NSW Support Personnel, and their families. Our programs center around three pillars: health and welfare, including tragedy assistance and family events; education and motivation, including scholarships and tuition assistance; and history and heritage, including the funding of monuments and memorials.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

100.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 02/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 91.4%
  Administrative Expenses 5.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.35
  Program Expenses Growth 21.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Navy SEAL Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Navy SEAL Foundation 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
Navy SEAL Foundation (VA) 100.00 four stars
Fisher House Foundation (MD) 99.83 four stars
USO (VA) 85.18 three stars
Air Force Aid Society (VA) 92.39 four stars
Semper Fi Fund (CA) 98.23 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $10,847,779
   Federated Campaigns $115,640
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $25,120,976
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $36,084,395
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $36,084,395
   Other Revenue $-3,154,455
TOTAL REVENUE $32,929,940
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $14,571,514
   Administrative Expenses $1,005,245
   Fundraising Expenses $318,949
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $15,895,708
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $17,034,232
   
Net Assets $78,727,397

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
Tragedy Assistance and Survivor Support $6,008,712 41.2%
Family Support Services $5,084,897 34.9%
Educational Opportunities $2,372,076 16.3%

Ratings History
Navy SEAL Foundation has received 8 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 02/01/2019 100.00 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 100.00 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 100.00 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 99.42 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 98.98 four stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 99.01 four stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 98.76 four stars
2010-12 11/01/2011 99.34 four stars
2010-12 09/20/2011 89.37 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/06/2011 96.32 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 31-1728910
Name in IRS Master File NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code A54
NTEE Classification History Museums
NTEE Type Arts, Culture and Humanities
Classification Charitable 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 October, 2000
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, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$191,538 1.20% Robin King Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$198,567 1.24% Marc Wolf Director of Development

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Navy SEAL Foundation (VA) 100.00 four stars
Army Emergency Relief (VA) 93.98 four stars
Operation Support Our Troops - America (IL) 94.47 four stars
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (VA) 95.02 four stars
USO (VA) 85.18 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Navy SEAL Foundation
1619 D Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23459
tel: (757) 363-7490
fax: (757) 363-7491
EIN: 31-1728910

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Board Leadership

Garry Bonelli
Chairman

CEO

Robin King
Chief Executive Officer

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