Operation USA
Meets Standards
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
Operation USA meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to support health and education programs in order to help children and families at home and abroad recover and thrive in the wake of disasters, disease, violence and endemic poverty."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, CA
Also Known As:
Operation California
Operation USA is an international disaster relief and development agency that helps communities at home and abroad. The organization ships material aid in the form of medical supplies and equipment, medicines and vitamins, and shelter materials to people recovering from disasters, disease, violence, and endemic poverty. Operation USA also provides cash grants from their disaster response funds to local community-based organizations providing direct services. In partnership with agencies worldwide, Operation USA reports that it helps communities recover, build resiliency, and handle pervasive obstacles.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Operation USA's program expenses were:
Program services: $2,664,194
Total Program Expenses: $2,664,194
Chief Executive
Richard Walden, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$198,892
Chair of the Board
Michael Mahdesian
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Servicon Systems, Inc.
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
7
*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,723,214, 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 Operation USA's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,294,024 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,429,190 |
| Other income | $92,270 |
| Investment return | $20,872 |
| Total Income | $2,836,356 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $2,836,356 |
| Total expenses: | $2,992,062 |
| Program expenses | $2,664,194 |
| Fundraising expenses | $153,011 |
| Administrative expenses | $174,857 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-155,706 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,795,276 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,639,570 |
| Total Liabilities | $126,973 |
| Total Assets | $2,766,543 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, Operation USA received in-kind gifts totaling $1,429,190.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance