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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2024 Expires: January 2026

Travis Manion Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(215) 348-9080
Post Office Box 1485
Doylestown, PA, 18901
https://www.travismanion.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Travis Manion Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations."

Year, State Incorporated:
2007, PA

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) reports that it works to empower veterans and families of the fallen to become leaders in their communities. Programs aim to provide a non-clinical, preventative approach to improving the mental health and well-being of veterans and families. The organization also offers personal development and training opportunities for veterans and families of the fallen, both in-person and online. In 2022, TMF states that its programs served 42,500 individuals and formed 22 new organizational clubs at schools.

For the year ended March 31, 2023, Travis Manion Foundation's program expenses were:

Community engagement by veterans and families of the fallen $5,775,397
Personal development and training for veterans and families of the fallen $2,802,330
Character development and veteran-youth mentorship $3,430,065
Total Program Expenses $12,007,792

Chief Executive
Ryan Manion, President

Compensation*
$185,577

Chair of the Board
Donald Morel

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
77

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Foundation grants, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,443,798, 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 Travis Manion Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Investment income $-123,431
Sale of goods sold, net $85,079
Program service revenue $973,020
In-kind contributions $2,875,320
Contributions $10,568,478
Total Income $14,378,466

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $14,378,466
Total expenses: $13,980,314
  Program expenses $12,007,792
  Fundraising expenses $1,238,736
  Administrative expenses $733,786
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $398,152
Beginning Net Assets $8,671,876
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $9,070,028
Total Liabilities $732,342
Total Assets $9,802,370

Note: According to TMF's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, the organization received $2,875,320 in contributed goods and services including advertising ($2,713,097), supplies ($78,036), rent ($33,500), consulting and other services ($22,954), cemetery plots ($21,980), and marketing promotional materials ($5,753).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance