Marines Memorial Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to honor the legacy of military service through its programs and by its direct support of the marines' memorial association in fulfilling …
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Marines’ Memorial Club honors the legacy of military service through a living memorial, hotel and theatre that serve and commemorate Veterans of all eras.
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Mission
The mission of the foundation is to honor the legacy of military service through its programs and by its direct support of the marines' memorial association in fulfilling its mission to commemorate the sacrifices of our nation's veterans, educate the public about those sacrifices, and serve veterans of all eras, to include currently serving members of the armed forces and their families.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Marines Memorial Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarines Memorial Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455261064. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $602K in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Marines Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455261064. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Marines Memorial Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Marines Memorial Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marines Memorial Foundation has $602K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Marines Memorial Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $602K in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Marines Memorial Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Marines Memorial Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Marines’ Memorial Club honors the legacy of military service through a living memorial, hotel and theatre that serve and commemorate Veterans of all eras. Marines Memorial Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $602K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Marines Memorial Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marines Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455261064, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MARINES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 72 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marines Memorial Foundation
- What is Marines Memorial Foundation?
- Marines Memorial Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. Marines’ Memorial Club honors the legacy of military service through a living memorial, hotel and theatre that serve and commemorate Veterans of all eras.
- When was Marines Memorial Foundation founded?
- Marines Memorial Foundation was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Marines Memorial Foundation?
- Lt Gen Michael Rocco Usmc Ret serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Marines Memorial Foundation located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Marines Memorial Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marines Memorial Foundation trustworthy?
- Marines Memorial Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Marines Memorial Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 455261064. Registration: 94-1055967 (United States).
- What is Marines Memorial Foundation's website?
- https://marinesmemorial.org