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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

CharityWatch report issued
October 2018

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
86%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$9
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
875 N Randolph Street
Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203

Other Names

NMCRS

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.nmcrs.org

Stated Mission

To provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive & manage funds to administer these programs.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2017

Program Percentage: 86%

The percentage of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$27,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $9

How many dollars Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$19,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Audited Financial Statements 53-0204618
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society IRS Form 990 53-0204618
Entity: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 53-0204618
Entity: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 53-0204618

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Charles S. Abbot President/CEO $315,398
2 Peter Collins VP/COO $242,074
3 Willie L. Williams VP/CIO $224,742
1
Name: Charles S. Abbot
Title: President/CEO
Compensation: $315,398
2
Name: Peter Collins
Title: VP/COO
Compensation: $242,074
3
Name: Willie L. Williams
Title: VP/CIO
Compensation: $224,742

Analysts' Notes

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