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Military Spouse Advocacy Network

Military Spouse Advocacy Network's MSAN mission is to create stronger military families through education, empowerment and support. Our Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB helps to bridge military families from every …

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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Military Spouse Advocacy Network

The Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB provides peer-to-peer mentorship, educational resources and support to all military spouses. MSAN's official collaborations with official military installations, Department of Defense DoD resources, and trusted partner organizations provide a structured and personal approach through a One-of-a-Kind Peer-to-Peer Mentorship experience, building long-term connections to local and national resources expanding the military family Sense of Community. Approximately 120 mentors and 456,084 (outreach) military spouses were supported by the program. The Military Spouse Leadership Development Program is a national virtual program focused on providing military spouses the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Service,Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy. During this four-month training, participants received a leadership certificate from Harvard University NPLI, communication training from The McChrystal Group, and Micro-Certifications from …

Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Military Spouse Advocacy Network's MSAN mission is to create stronger military families through education, empowerment and support. Our Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB helps to bridge military families from every branch of the Armed Forces and their surrounding communities in locations around the world through a Virtual Education and Resource Center, Military Spouse Mentorship Program, and the Military Spouse Leadership Development Program.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.72%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.9% of total expenses ($35,959 of $331,359).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Military Spouse Advocacy Network with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Military Spouse Advocacy Network is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472265233. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $762K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Military Spouse Advocacy Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472265233. 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.

Military Spouse Advocacy Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Military Spouse Advocacy Network is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Military Spouse Advocacy Network has $762K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Military Spouse Advocacy Network is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $762K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Military Spouse Advocacy Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Military Spouse Advocacy Network 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.

The Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB provides peer-to-peer mentorship, educational resources and support to all military spouses. MSAN's official collaborations with official military installations, Department of Defense DoD resources, and trusted partner organizations provide a structured and personal approach through a One-of-a-Kind Peer-to-Peer Mentorship experience, building long-term connections to local and national resources expanding the military family Sense of Community. Approximately 120 mentors and 456,084 (outreach) military spouses were supported by the program. The Military Spouse Leadership Development Program is a national virtual program focused on providing military spouses the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Service,Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy. During this four-month training, participants received a leadership certificate from Harvard University... Military Spouse Advocacy Network is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $762K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Military Spouse Advocacy Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Military Spouse Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472265233, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Verenice C•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Interview with 2026 AFI Ramstein Air Base Spouse of the Year, Nelcy Avila - Stripes Europe

europe.stripes.com ·

Expert on what military couples should be doing in the wake of Operation Epic Fury - militaryfamilies.com

militaryfamilies.com ·

Military Spouse Advocacy Network's Partnership with the University of Notre Dame Launches Second Course - 24-7 Press Release Newswire

www.24-7pressrelease.com ·

Why you should join a milspouse mentorship program - We Are The Mighty

www.wearethemighty.com ·

2025 Q1 Alabama Military Spouse Advisory Council Convenes - ausa.org

ausa.org ·

Military Spouse Advocacy Network announces the launch of the Leadership Institute for Military Spouses -- The institute will be home to a series of free, virtual leadership courses offered in collaboration with Ivy-League universities, top military leaders, and imp - MilitaryNews.com

www.militarynews.com ·

MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCACY NETWORK OPENS THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE 2025 MILITARY SPOUSE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - 24-7 Press Release Newswire

www.24-7pressrelease.com ·

Notre Dame expands military support with mental health and leadership courses in partnership with the Military Spouse Advocacy Network - Notre Dame News

news.nd.edu ·

Mental health resources every military spouse should know about - We Are The Mighty

www.wearethemighty.com ·

Career Resources for Military Spouses - MOAA

www.moaa.org ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Interview with 2026 AFI Ramstein Air Base Spouse of the Year, Nelcy Avila - Stripes Europe
Apr 2026
europe.stripes.com
Expert on what military couples should be doing in the wake of Operation Epic Fury - militaryfamilies.com
Mar 2026
militaryfamilies.com
Military Spouse Advocacy Network's Partnership with the University of Notre Dame Launches Second Course - 24-7 Press Rel
Sep 2025
www.24-7pressrelease.com
Why you should join a milspouse mentorship program - We Are The Mighty
Apr 2025
www.wearethemighty.com
2025 Q1 Alabama Military Spouse Advisory Council Convenes - ausa.org
Jan 2025
ausa.org
Military Spouse Advocacy Network announces the launch of the Leadership Institute for Military Spouses -- The institute
Jan 2025
www.militarynews.com
MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCACY NETWORK OPENS THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THE 2025 MILITARY SPOUSE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Jan 2025
www.24-7pressrelease.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Notre Dame expands military support with mental health and leadership courses in partnership with the Military Spouse Ad
Oct 2024
news.nd.edu
Mental health resources every military spouse should know about - We Are The Mighty
Sep 2024
www.wearethemighty.com
Career Resources for Military Spouses - MOAA
Sep 2024
www.moaa.org
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 28 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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Quick facts about Military Spouse Advocacy Network

What is Military Spouse Advocacy Network?
Military Spouse Advocacy Network is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Antonio, United States. The Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB provides peer-to-peer mentorship, educational resources and support to all military spouses. MSAN's official collaborations with official military installations, Department of Defense DoD resources, and trusted partner organizations provide a structured and personal approach through a One-of-a-Kind Peer-to-Peer Mentorship experience, building long-term connections to local and national resources expanding the military family Sense of Community. Approximately 120 mentors and 456,084 (outreach) military spouses were supported by the program. The Military Spouse Leadership Development Program is a national virtual program focused on providing military spouses the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Service,Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy. During this four-month training, participants received a leadership certificate from Harvard University NPLI, communication training from The McChrystal Group, and Micro-Certifications from PsychHub. In 2022, 50 military spouses graduated from our cohort and close to 1,000 military spouses showed interest in participating. These expenses are listed as Certificate Programs in the Expenses section of Part I.
When was Military Spouse Advocacy Network founded?
Military Spouse Advocacy Network was founded in 2014.
Who leads Military Spouse Advocacy Network?
Verenice Castillo serves as President.
Where is Military Spouse Advocacy Network located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, United States.
What is Military Spouse Advocacy Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Military Spouse Advocacy Network trustworthy?
Military Spouse Advocacy Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Military Spouse Advocacy Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472265233.
What is Military Spouse Advocacy Network's website?
http://militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org