A Soldiers Child Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
A Soldiers Child Foundation does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
ASC does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization did not complete a 2024 annual report.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
ASC does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.asoldierschild.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- A summary of 2024 program service accomplishments.
- Total income.
- Total program expenses.
- Total fund raising expenses.
- Total administrative expenses.
- End of year net assets.
A Soldiers Child Foundation meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to carry out the James 1:27 mandate, 'to care for the widow and orphan in their distress,' by serving the children of our fallen military."
Year, State Incorporated:
2008, TN
A Soldier's Child Foundation (ASC) reports that it offers love, honor, and hope to the children of fallen US military, through three primary points of service. First, the organization provides birthday celebrations for children up to age 18. Second, ASC's camp and adventure opportunities are centered on personal discipleship, mentoring, and practical life skills. Finally, the organization provides educational scholarships for children who fail to qualify for other military scholarship organizations.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, A Soldiers Child Foundation's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,257,660 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,257,660 |
Chief Executive
Daryl J.W. Mackin, Founder and Executive Director
Compensation*
$147,407
Chair of the Board
Holly McClung
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting Group
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
6
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,914,651, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on A Soldiers Child Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Corporate sponsorships | $992,657 |
| Contributions | $769,654 |
| Special events | $240,154 |
| Unrealized and realized gain on investment | $39,987 |
| Dividends and interest | $37,723 |
| Total Income | $2,080,175 |
Programs: 70% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $2,080,175 |
| Total expenses: | $1,795,144 |
| Program expenses | $1,257,660 |
| Fundraising expenses | $311,133 |
| Administrative expenses | $226,351 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $285,031 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,345,283 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,630,314 |
| Total Liabilities | $68,252 |
| Total Assets | $1,698,566 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance