YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
EIN: 46-3937785
as of September 2024
as of September 09, 2024
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Philanthropic Support for SPACES (Young Marines)
SPACES stands for Summer Programs, Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools and includes a wide variety of outdoor camps and adventures centered on activities including aerospace, ranching, and SCUBA.
Philanthropic Support for Community Service / Veterans Outreach
In addition to community service and veterans outreach activities at the Unit level across the country, the Young Marines offers outstanding young leaders opportunities to interact and serve our veterans at events such as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Philanthropic Support for Youth Drug Demand Reduction programs
The Young Marines has won the Drug Enforcement Agency's Fulcrum Shield Award 7 times for "excellence in youth anti-drug education".
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsTotal dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Grants offset out-of-pocket expenses for Young Marines to attend the National Leadership Academy.
Number of new donors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Philanthropic Support for Community Service / Veterans Outreach
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Fundraising efforts began in 2015, chiefly comprised of the inaugural Board members, and support from Young Marines Board members. 2016 numbers represent growth from initial efforts beyond the Board
Number of new grants received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Philanthropic Support for Community Service / Veterans Outreach
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Efforts beginning in 2015 have expanded to include fndtn. and corp. grants, with several likely to be awarded in 2017. However, at this point, grants received have been limited to the Young Marines
Number of free participants in conferences
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Philanthropic Support for SPACES (Young Marines)
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Young Marines National Foundation (YMNF) exists in order to financially support the mission, values and programs of the Young Marines by the solicitations, preservation and distribution of gifts, grants and matching funds from individuals, corporations and foundations committed to the development of boys and girls into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
For more information about the Young Marines, please see their separate profile on Guidestar. It will provide much more detail on their mission, goals, programs and activities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
As mentioned above, the Young Marines National Foundation (YMNF) is currently in the process of implementing the Development Plan. The plan includes: an Annual Fund and Leadership Giving Society oriented to individuals; a Corporate Advisory Council that will engage members of the corporate community; and, a Youth Wellness Council that will be geared specifically to companies that are (or want to be) actively involved in addressing the nation's current epidemic of overuse and abuse of illegal, prescription, and over the counter drugs - particularly opioids. The YMNF has also engaged a professional grant writer to develop several templates that can be used to address potential foundation funders with an interest in one of the three main pillars of the Young Marines program: Youth Drug Demand Reduction; Veterans Outreach; and Youth Leadership/Character Development. Future efforts that are being developed include cost-effective targeted direct mail and social media campaigns, a planned giving recognition program and refined major gifts program.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In addition to the expansion of the Board over the past year, the Young Marines National Foundation (YMNF) has implemented and managed the Development Plan that they created with the Board's input, allowing for continuity in terms of executing the plan as envisioned. The YMNF is fortunate to have the full support of the Young Marines National Headquarters staff; The Board is continuing to evolve in the direction of a more traditional model, and members are embracing their role in ensuring the success of the Development Plan.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Young Marines National Foundation has already established a solid financial base for itself and for supporting the Young Marines through a combination of serving as successful stewards of the Foundation's investments, and by always working with an eye toward value and cost-effectiveness. As of December 31, 2021 the Foundation had revenues an endowment of over $4,000,000. While that number will change as the YMNF ramps up its activities, it signals that the Foundation Board takes very seriously its fiduciary duties. As of yet, the YMNF has not accomplished a full launch of all the activities being developed to secure support for the Young Marines. The individual, corporate, and foundation giving initiatives mentioned previously are currently either in development or are being piloted for the first year.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
100.03
Months of cash in 2023 info
1.6
Fringe rate in 2023 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $330,685 | $190,079 | $532,452 | -$714,270 | $252,072 |
| As % of expenses | 50.7% | 54.4% | 313.2% | -431.0% | 65.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $324,078 | $184,849 | $532,452 | -$714,270 | $252,072 |
| As % of expenses | 49.1% | 52.1% | 313.2% | -431.0% | 65.3% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $972,428 | $193,190 | $433,486 | $140,058 | $93,099 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 57.5% | -80.1% | 124.4% | -67.7% | -33.5% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 11.0% | 27.4% | 12.7% | 41.9% | 73.9% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 30.7% | 128.7% | 5.0% | 14.7% | 90.2% |
| Other revenue | 58.3% | -56.1% | 82.2% | 43.4% | -64.2% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $652,772 | $349,664 | $170,030 | $165,724 | $385,758 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -4.1% | -46.4% | -51.4% | -2.5% | 132.8% |
| Personnel | 10.0% | 18.6% | 17.6% | 18.1% | 7.8% |
| Professional fees | 55.0% | 68.2% | 47.7% | 59.7% | 49.2% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.9% | 0.6% | 17.6% | 1.2% | 23.2% |
| All other expenses | 34.1% | 12.6% | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $659,379 | $354,894 | $170,030 | $165,724 | $385,758 |
| One month of savings | $54,398 | $29,139 | $14,169 | $13,810 | $32,147 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $713,777 | $384,033 | $184,199 | $179,534 | $417,905 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.5 | 2.4 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| Months of cash and investments | 69.8 | 135.7 | 315.7 | 253.4 | 120.2 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 69.2 | 135.5 | 316.2 | 272.7 | 125.0 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $79,947 | $70,831 | $99,440 | $63,203 | $49,967 |
| Investments | $3,716,084 | $3,883,628 | $4,374,150 | $3,435,939 | $3,814,594 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $20 | $514 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $3,762,437 | $3,947,286 | $4,479,738 | $3,765,468 | $4,017,540 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Total net assets | $3,762,437 | $3,947,286 | $4,479,738 | $3,765,468 | $4,019,040 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
National Executive Director
Mike Zeliff
Mike is a veteran Marine, educator, and father. After 28 years in the Marine Corps, Mike transitioned from finding and leading a few good men, to raising two. Mike believes in the self-fulfilling prophesy of high expectations, the power of positive reinforcement and the value of solid role models. Mike is committed to building the foundation to the point that it can independently sustain the Young Marines organization.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 07/05/2024
Board of directors data
Mike Kessler
James Kessler
John Alexander
Leigh Cutter
David Webb
Walter Oliff
Bob Sartor
Organizational demographics
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Contractors
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Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
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