Combat Diver Foundation
Preserving the history of the Combat Diver community.
Combat Diver Foundation
EIN: 82-4473177
Mission
The Combat Diver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the elite Combat Diver community. Our ultimate goal is the construction of the Combat Diver Museum that will serve as a home for the artifacts of that heritage.
Ruling year
2018
President
Lino Miani
Main address
4128 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304 USA
EIN
82-4473177
Foundations
Nonprofits
Population served
Military personnel
Veterans
NTEE code
Public Foundations (T30)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Since the US Army established the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Florida in the 1960s, nearly every class has made a plaque to commemorate their time there. Over time the plaques have become a historical artifact of a very elite sub-community within an elite community. 50 years on, the plaques are under threat from the ravages of time, sun, and salty air. We want to help preserve the plaques and tell the stories of the many heroes depicted on them. The plaques were just the beginning however. The more we learned, the more we realized there is a deep and varied body of history that should be preserved in a dedicated museum. Our ultimate goal is to build that museum, the Combat Diver Museum to tell the amazing stories of the men on those plaques.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Combat Diver Museum
The Combat Diver Museum that will serve as a home for the artifacts of the history and heritage of our community.
CDF Commemorative Art Program
CDF commissions an original work of art that captures the history and culture of the Combat Diver community.
Virtual Combat Diver Museum
This is the virtual extension of the Combat Diver Museum.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
-Preserve the SFUWO class plaques
-Build the Combat Diver Museum to display the history of the Combat Diver community and its connection to US history
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We will work with the US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School to direct programming toward our objectives. We first intend to build the credibility of the Combat Diver Foundation both with the command and the community; conduct fundraising; and direct programming toward preservation of the plaques and ultimately construction and operation of the Combat Diver Museum.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have an Events and Media Staff, and a Virtual Combat Diver Museum which are the first steps toward fundraising and historical preservation.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have established our organization, the mechanisms for fundraising, and an online presence to get the word out. We have a Board of Directors and Board of Advisors.
Financials
Financial documents
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Financial data
Combat Diver Foundation
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $20,158 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $32,336 |
| Total Revenue | $52,494 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $28,819 |
| Administration | $29,209 |
| Fundraising | $7,091 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $6,511 |
| Total Expenses | $58,166 |
Combat Diver Foundation
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,845 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $6,511 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $54,334 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Lino Miani
Lino Miani is the President of the Combat Diver Foundation. He is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and a Combat Diver.
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
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Combat Diver Foundation
Board of directorsas of 02/06/2023
Board of directors data
Lino Miani
Stephen Cain
Stephen Cain
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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