SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND

EIN: 260086305 501(c)(3) Health Care

OCEANSIDE, CA

Total Revenue
$56,599,765
Total Expenses
$55,812,821
Total Assets
$44,537,704
Net Assets
$41,930,540
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KAREN GUENTHER
Phone
7607253680
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND, founded in 2004, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $56.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE FUND CARES FOR OUR NATION'S CRITICALLY WOUNDED, ILL, AND INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. WE ASSIST ALL MILITARY BRANCHES, INCLUDING BOTH POST-9/11 AND VIETNAM VETERANS, PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION AND LIFETIME SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $33,051,559

OUR SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES THAT ARE MOST PRESSING DURING HOSPITALIZATION AND RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO OFFER SPECIALIZED...

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OUR SERVICE MEMBER AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES THAT ARE MOST PRESSING DURING HOSPITALIZATION AND RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO OFFER SPECIALIZED SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONCE THEY RETURN HOME. AREAS OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE BEDSIDE SUPPORT AND ADAPTIVE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND EQUIPMENT; HELP FOR VIETNAM VETERANS, CHILDREN, AND CAREGIVERS; AS WELL AS RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS, DISASTER, AND EMERGENCY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED FAMILY SUPPORT GRANTS TO 14,800 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,058,953

OUR INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM APPLIES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LONG-TERM HEALTH, PROVIDING TOOLS TO IMPROVE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. IN ADDITION TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN...

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OUR INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM APPLIES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LONG-TERM HEALTH, PROVIDING TOOLS TO IMPROVE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. IN ADDITION TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT, WE FOSTER HEALING IN A POWERFUL AND SUSTAINING WAY THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, HIGH-TECH WELLNESS DEVICES, AND OUR INNOVATIVE NEUROFITNESS PROGRAM. AREAS OF ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDE OUR SPORTS PROGRAM, HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM, CANINE COMPANION PROGRAM, AND THERAPEUTIC ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED WELLNESS GRANTS TO 2,900 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,771,243

OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING VETERANS CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION AND CAREER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, ONE-ON-ONE...

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OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING VETERANS CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION AND CAREER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH FELLOW VETERANS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR VETERANS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE NEXT PHASES OF THEIR LIVES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND PROVIDED TRANSITION GRANTS TO 900 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,590,590
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,202,537
Other Revenue $-193,362
TOTAL REVENUE $56,599,765

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,299,709
Salaries & Benefits $21,118,172
Fundraising Expenses $1,909,760
Program Expenses $49,881,755
Other Expenses $5,394,940
TOTAL EXPENSES $55,812,821

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $56,599,765 $58,617,719 0.0%
Expenses $55,812,821 $57,094,245 0.0%
Net Income $786,944 $1,523,474 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
218
Volunteers
1000

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
8
$709,848
Total Directors
14
$304,458
Key Employees
2
$456,950
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN GUENTHER DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$295,147 $9,311 $304,458
ANNETTE CONWAY RETIRED 32025 VICE CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEN JOSEPH DUNFORD JR USMC (RET.) CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEN JOHN PAXTON JR USMC RET DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD KIM FOLEY III TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VADM C FORREST FAISON III USN (RET.) DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BOWLIN CPA DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COL JAMES WEISKOPF USA RET DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WELLS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY LETHIN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON AIKEN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MITCHELL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SGTMJ CARLTON KENT USMC RET DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEN MICHAEL GARRETT USA RET DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN WASSER CHIEF OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL JACKSON SECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL 40.00
Officer
$167,677 $12,988 $180,665
TOM BENOIT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$200,677 $24,048 $224,725
SUSAN ROCCO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$214,463 $14,421 $228,884
SONDRIA SAYLOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$214,046 $14,020 $228,066
JEFFREY PLUMMER SENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$124,285 $1,889 $126,174
JESSICA LASKO SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$131,401 $6,536 $137,937
DR LARITTA PAOLINI DIRECTOR, WELLNESS PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$149,840 $13,388 $163,228
COURTNEY TURNER CHIEF OF DONOR RELATIONS/PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$127,476 $6,116 $133,592
JOHN MAYER DIRECTOR, APPRENTICESHIP AND JMHP 40.00
Highest
$129,439 $762 $130,201
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $56,599,765 $55,812,821 $44,537,704 $786,944
2024 $58,617,719 $57,094,245 $41,550,729 $1,523,474
2023 $49,881,908 $49,614,124 $38,032,453 $267,784
2022 $52,627,529 $50,835,334 $37,365,164 $1,792,195
2021 $48,350,789 $41,796,122 $43,205,884 $6,554,667
2019 $39,057,618 $36,493,749 $33,130,469 $2,563,869
2018 $40,405,463 $34,313,614 $29,798,941 $6,091,849
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