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Navy Seal Foundation
Navy Seal Foundation reported $38.6 million in revenue and $34.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $92.63 went to program services, $4.01 to management and general costs and $3.36 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 102.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $375,139 (CEO). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 67% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $35MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $39MOther revenue was negative: −$4.4M. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 92.6% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.0% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 102.1% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $375,139 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.07% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 53.2 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 25 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHealth:enhancing physical & mental wellness.working in naval special warfare takes a significant toll on members' bodies and minds, and the Navy Seal Foundation is dedicated to providing essential care for their physical, mental, and emotional healing. From funding advanced treatments for combat-related injuries to providing access to world-class mental health care, we help warriors and their families reclaim functionality when it's degraded or lost. Whether supporting recovery from critical injuries, addressing the cognitive effects of sustained combat, or helping a family cope with the toll…
Resilience: addressing tragedy & aiding recovery.in times of loss, the Navy Seal Foundation provides immediate and lasting support to survivors and commands. We offer financial assistance for memorial services, travel, and the dignified transfer of remains, ensuring fallen warriors are honored with the respect they deserve. In the years that follow, we continue to walk alongside grieving gold star and surviving families (gssf), providing counseling, remembrance retreats, and camps for surviving children. No one should have to face loss alone, and through these programs, we uphold the legacies…
Strength: building capabilities & reducing stressors.the Navy Seal Foundation stands beside naval special warfare, ensuring its members have the support to thrive during challenges. Whether providing respite childcare, morale-boosting events, or professional development opportunities like networking, resume workshops, and career transition support, we are here to strengthen the community. We also offer emergency financial aid as a critical lifeline to veterans in times of hardship, reinforcing our commitment to those who have sacrificed so much. These programs empower warriors and their…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $340,000 | $0 | $35,139 | $375,139 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $215,080 | $0 | $40,465 | $255,545 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $231,136 | $0 | $21,735 | $252,871 |
| COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $196,200 | $0 | $45,670 | $241,870 |
| CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,038 | $0 | $29,865 | $224,903 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,846 | $0 | $40,969 | $205,815 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,077 | $0 | $8,689 | $151,766 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Navy Seal Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $631K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b25 · 25 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 529
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,062
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| VIRGINIA HIGH PERFORMANCE LLC Human performance | $4,702,584 |
| A HELPING HAND LLC Child care services | $833,508 |
| TIDEWATER ART THERAPY LLC Consulting services | $324,000 |
| BIG FRONT DOOR LLC Food services | $287,154 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
216 private foundations reported grants to Navy Seal Foundation totaling $5.1M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Navy Seal Foundation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Navy Seal Foundation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Navy Seal Foundation spent in 2024, $92.63 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Navy Seal Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Navy Seal Foundation reported that 92.6% of its $34.9 million in expenses went to program services, 4.0% to management and general and 3.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Navy Seal Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Navy Seal Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $375,139, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Navy Seal Foundation get its money?
Of $38.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 102.1% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Navy Seal Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 31-1728910 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024 (amended), object 202621189349300832 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202432849349300043 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202312649349300511 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202639349300610 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202122439349301207 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042479349300049 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 31-1728910: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.