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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance reported $11.4 million in revenue and $6.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.00 went to program services, $12.79 to management and general costs and $12.21 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 66.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $217,975 (CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 42% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $6.5MFor context, the median across 185 covered public & societal benefit charities: $88.81 programs, $11.18 management, $0.01 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.0% | 84.9% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 12.2% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.10 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 66.2% | 83.8% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $217,975 | $357,133 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.35% | 1.52% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 116.5 | 10.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 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
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseDisaster and emergencies - cgma supports unanticipated expenses not covered by insurance post-disaster. In addition, cgma funds emergency travel and unexpected repairs to homes or vehicles. Cgma covers losses (funds, property, or identity) as well as gaps when pay issues arise. Cgma supports bills and expenses, privation, support to domestic violence survivors, and other dire circumstances. These short-term situations are out of the control of our clients, pose a serious financial or personal hardship, and require urgent help. Cgma is the Coast Guard's go-to resource in times of need. In…
Education - cgma fosters our clients' long-term financial well-being through supporting their educational endeavors. Cgma makes higher education and certifications possible through various initiatives including grants for books, fees, and other related expenses. Cgma provides tutoring services, financial counseling, stafford loan fee reimbursement as well as loans for education and professional development pursuits. In addition to grants, cgma delivered $322,070 in interest-free loans, which is not accounted for in this line item/ not recognized by the IRS
Family and day-to-day support- cgma recognizes the burden coasties face moving frequently and between high-cost areas. Cgma provides grants and interest-free loans to support rental assistance, closing costs, security deposits, pcs/ moving incidentals, etc. Cgma supports unexpected medical and dental expenses, elder care, costs to support family members with special needs, respite care, and family building support. Cgma helps those indebted pay off bills responsibly. Cgma also supports funeral costs and pet expenses, among others. In addition to grants, cgma delivered $3,920,109 in…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,298 | $0 | $58,677 | $217,975 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $178,850 | $0 | $10,502 | $189,352 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,276 | $0 | $24,237 | $188,513 |
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $164,276 | $0 | $14,686 | $178,962 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $163,276 | $0 | $9,812 | $173,088 |
| ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 1.00 hrs/week | $108,897 | $0 | $53,991 | $162,888 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $730K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · 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–1b24 · 24 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 6813
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BRIDGE BUILDER LLC Development of salesforce processes | $145,960 |
| HUDSON LAKE INC Creative services | $120,969 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance totaling $63,446 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 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance reported that 75.0% of its $6.5 million in expenses went to program services, 12.8% to management and general and 12.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Coast Guard Mutual Assistance pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Coast Guard Mutual Assistance reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $217,975, for the role of CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Coast Guard Mutual Assistance get its money?
Of $11.4 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 66.2% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Coast Guard Mutual Assistance a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 31-1801931 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202601039349300520 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202510989349300241 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202421099349301552 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341299349300209 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202231069349300503 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202121179349300527 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202002409349301450 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 31-1801931: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.