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Air Warrior Courage Foundation

Where Camaraderie And Caring Continue

four stars

99.31

P.O. Box 877 Silver Spring, MD 20918
tel: (877) 921-2923   Web Site
EIN: 77-0490412

Board Leadership
Lt. Gen Earl Hailston
Chairman

CEO
Colonel David Brog
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 99.31 four stars
  Financial 99.03 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

99.03

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 07/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, 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)		 97.0%
  Administrative Expenses 1.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.03
  Program Expenses Growth 6.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Air Warrior Courage Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Air Warrior Courage 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

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Air Warrior Courage Foundation (MD) 99.31 four stars
The Greater Jacksonville Area USO (FL) 93.39 four stars
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (VA) 91.76 four stars
Honor Flight Network (OH) 92.22 four stars
Operation First Response (VA) 95.59 four stars

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The Air Warrior Courage Foundation (AWCF) was formed by military aviators to "care for our own." We work closely with the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association to do that. We focus on active duty, guard, reserve and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans', or charitable institutions.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,114,654
   Federated Campaigns $678,679
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,793,333
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,793,333
   Other Revenue $21,818
TOTAL REVENUE $1,815,151
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $954,627
   Administrative Expenses $18,750
   Fundraising Expenses $10,450
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $983,827
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $831,324
   
Net Assets $2,874,519

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
Funds and Services For Wounded Warriors $557,475 58.4%
Funds for College Savings Plan for Military Dependents $116,586 12.2%
Therapeutic Riding for Military Dependents $95,344 10.0%

Ratings History
Air Warrior Courage Foundation has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 07/01/2017 99.31 four stars
2015-06 10/01/2016 97.08 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 96.42 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 96.20 four stars
2013-06 08/01/2014 99.78 four stars
2012-06 10/01/2013 99.74 four stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 90.09 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 77-0490412
Name in IRS Master File AIR WARRIOR COURAGE FOUNDATION
NTEE Code T30
NTEE Classification Public Foundations
NTEE Type Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
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 April, 1999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 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).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$39,750 4.04% Dave Brog Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$39,750 4.04% Tom Halley Treasurer

The Air Warrior Courage Foundation (AWCF) was formed by military aviators to "care for our own." We work closely with the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association to do that. We focus on active duty, guard, reserve and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans', or charitable institutions.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Air Warrior Courage Foundation (MD) 99.31 four stars
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (VA) 90.03 four stars
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust (KY) 98.23 four stars
United American Patriots (NC) 86.65 three stars
Our Military Kids (VA) 90.71 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Air Warrior Courage Foundation
P.O. Box 877
Silver Spring, MD 20918
tel: (877) 921-2923
fax: (301) 587-2923
EIN: 77-0490412

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Board Leadership

Lt. Gen Earl Hailston
Chairman

CEO

Colonel David Brog
Executive Director

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