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Army Emergency Relief

Helping the Army take care of its own

four stars

100.00

2350 Crystal Drive Suite 13161
Arlington, VA 22202
tel: (866) 878-6378   Web Site
EIN: 53-0196552

Board Leadership
Dennis J. Reimer
President

CEO
Raymond V. Mason
Director

 
 
  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 03/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

100.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2017 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)		 87.0%
  Administrative Expenses 9.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 11.48
  Program Expenses Growth 7.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Army Emergency Relief on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Army Emergency Relief 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
Army Emergency Relief (VA) 100.00 four stars
Operation Support Our Troops - America (IL) 93.81 four stars
Soldiers' Angels (TX) 94.69 four stars
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (CA) 98.23 four stars
Hope For The Warriors® (VA) 94.06 four stars

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Established in 1942 by the Secretary of War, Army Emergency Relief (AER) is proud to have helped more than three million soldiers and their families overcome financial emergencies during these last 67 years. Since its founding, AER has always been where soldiers are stationed when they needed help. While active duty soldiers receive the bulk of our assistance, we continually help retired soldiers and widows/widowers also. We also have a robust education scholarship program that provides financial support for both dependent children and spouses.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $8,641,986
   Federated Campaigns $4,076
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,646,062
   Program Service Revenue $199,499
Total Primary Revenue $8,845,561
   Other Revenue $13,913,791
TOTAL REVENUE $22,759,352
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $27,808,553
   Administrative Expenses $3,159,924
   Fundraising Expenses $1,015,201
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $31,983,678
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-9,224,326
   
Net Assets $322,013,587

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
Emergency Financial Assistance $15,124,945 54.4%
Educational Assistance $10,124,272 36.4%
the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) $2,559,336 9.2%

Ratings History
Army Emergency Relief has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 03/01/2017 100.00 four stars
2015-12 10/01/2016 97.17 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 95.96 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 09/01/2015 87.95 three stars
2013-12 11/01/2014 87.77 three stars
2012-12 10/01/2013 89.69 three stars
2011-12 07/01/2013 86.75 three stars
2010-12 09/20/2011 87.00 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 10/01/2010 95.29 four stars
2008-12 12/01/2009 97.44 four stars
2007-12 11/01/2008 96.82 four stars
2006-12 11/01/2007 93.74 four stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 95.12 four stars
2004-12 10/01/2005 88.65 three stars
2003-12 09/01/2004 96.20 four stars
2002-12 10/01/2003 94.15 four stars
2001-12 03/28/2003 96.47 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 53-0196552
Name in IRS Master File ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
NTEE Code W30
NTEE Classification Military, Veterans' Organizations
NTEE Type Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (902) Emergency or disaster aid fund
(561) Gifts or grants to individuals (other than scholarships)
(921) Loans or credit reporting
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 March, 1943
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
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  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

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
$224,944 0.70% Robert F. Foley Director

Established in 1942 by the Secretary of War, Army Emergency Relief (AER) is proud to have helped more than three million soldiers and their families overcome financial emergencies during these last 67 years. Since its founding, AER has always been where soldiers are stationed when they needed help. While active duty soldiers receive the bulk of our assistance, we continually help retired soldiers and widows/widowers also. We also have a robust education scholarship program that provides financial support for both dependent children and spouses.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Army Emergency Relief (VA) 100.00 four stars
Air Force Aid Society (VA) 98.10 four stars
Our Military Kids (VA) 90.71 four stars
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation (NY) 97.24 four stars
Snowball Express (TX) 92.46 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Army Emergency Relief
2350 Crystal Drive
Suite 13161
Arlington, VA 22202
tel: (866) 878-6378
fax: (888) 965-2462
EIN: 53-0196552

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Board Leadership

Dennis J. Reimer
President

CEO

Raymond V. Mason
Director

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