COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN LUDWIG

Phone

8605350786

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $17.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.7M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION: - SUPPORTS COAST GUARD MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATION, MORALE, WELLNESS, AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS THAT HONOR THEIR SERVICE TO AMERICA. - EMPOWERS COAST GUARD SPOUSES WITH GRANTS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE COLLEGE DEGREES OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, GIVING THEM PERSONAL FULFILLMENT AND BOOSTING THE FAMILY'S FINANCIAL STABILITY. - INVESTS IN COAST GUARD CHILDREN THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS THAT MAKE THE DREAM OF COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL A REALITY, ENRICHMENT GRANTS THAT HELP THEM ATTEND CAMPS, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A COAST GUARD PARENT IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING AN OPERATIONAL MISHAP. - ASSISTS COAST GUARD FAMILIES THROUGH TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE WHEN A COAST GUARD MEMBER IS INJURED OR DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY OR WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER DIES, AND EMERGENCY RELIEF WHEN THEY SUFFER A SIGNIFICANT LOSS DURING A NATURAL DISASTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,410,985

EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO A STRONG FUTURE FOR THE COAST GUARD COMMUNITY, BUT THE RISING COSTS OF SCHOOL AND OTHER BARRIERS MAKE IT INACCESSIBLE TO MANY. WE HELP MAKE HIGHER EDUCATION POSSIBLE THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, OR ACTIVE RESERVE MEMBERS; 100% COVERAGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN OF COAST GUARD MEMBERS WHO DIE IN OPERATIONAL, LINE OF DUTY SERVICE; AND, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT GRANTS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY, A TOP-TIER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TRAINING THE FUTURE LEADERS OF THE COAST GUARD.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,986,506

MORALE AND WELL-BEING OF COAST GUARD MEMBERS IS CRUCIAL - NOT ONLY SO THEY REMAIN ALWAYS READY FOR THEIR ASSIGNMENTS, BUT SO THEY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR OWN PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING WHILE AT SEA OR STATIONED IN REMOTE AREAS. WE PROVIDE MORALE AND WELL-BEING SUPPORT THROUGH VARIOUS INITIATIVES INCLUDING: PROVIDING EXERCISE, SPORTS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT AT COAST GUARD STATIONS AND ON BOARD CUTTERS; FUNDING RECREATION SPACES IN COAST GUARD COMMUNITIES; OFFERING MORALE SUPPORT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH COAST GUARD LEADERSHIP; AND, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR COAST GUARD CHAPLAINS FOR MENTAL RESILIENCE PROGRAMMING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.

Program 3

Expenses: $800,319

WHEN COAST GUARD FAMILIES FACE DIFFICULT TIMES, THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RECOVER. WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS COAST GUARD MEMBERS...

WHEN COAST GUARD FAMILIES FACE DIFFICULT TIMES, THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RECOVER. WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS STRIKE, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS COAST GUARD MEMBERS IMMEDIATE GRANTS THROUGH OUR DISASTER RELIEF AND RESPONSE PROGRAM TO HELP THEM REBUILD. WHEN COAST GUARD FAMILIES OR UNITS FACE THE INJURY OR LOSS OF AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER, OR THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER, WE ARE THERE WITH IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL AND MORALE SUPPORT THROUGH OUR TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,035,321

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,749,248

Other Revenue $-484,398

TOTAL REVENUE $17,300,171

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,758,284

Salaries & Benefits $3,796,208

Fundraising Expenses $3,027,064

Program Expenses $8,438,090

Other Expenses $2,339,214

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,613,370

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$17,300,171	$12,486,703	+0.4%
Expenses	$12,613,370	$12,481,569	+0.0%
Net Income	$4,686,801	$5,134	+911.9%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

112

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$425,582

Total Directors