irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $45KTO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID TO FAMILIES OF ACTIVE,RESERVE, & FORMER US MARINES AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO WERE KILLED OR INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
- #2 $149KPROVIDE MEDICAL AID TO AFFECTED FAMILIES OF ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cranial Orthotic Support
Covers the cost of cranial helmets for children of active-duty Marines and Navy Corpsmen requiring medical necessity
Educational Scholarship Accounts
Provides $50,000 educational accounts for children who lost a parent serving in the U.S. Marine Corps or as a federal law enforcement agent
Humanitarian and Medical Aid
Offers financial assistance for medical and humanitarian needs to families of fallen or injured service members and law enforcement agents
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Award memorial scholarships through donor-supported eventsFunds and awards scholarships in memory of individuals such as Larry Kochiss, supported through charitable events like the Brescome Barton Charity Golf Outing.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraise to support scholarships and humanitarian aid programsConducts fundraising activities, including donor outreach and organizing or participating in events such as the annual James Kallstrom Memorial Golf Tournament and the Lake Las Vegas Golf Outing, to support its mission. Raised over $400,000 in one year and $1.6 million following major national incidents.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide educational scholarships to children of fallen or injured U.S. Marines and federal law enforcement officersProvides a $50,000 educational account for each child who loses a parent serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps or as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent. Since 1995, has awarded over $97 million in educational support through scholarships, with cumulative awards exceeding $75 million by 2018.
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Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
- Provide humanitarian and medical aid to families of fallen or injured service members and law enforcement personnelProvides humanitarian and medical aid to families of U.S. Marines, Navy Corpsmen, and federal law enforcement officers who were killed or injured in the line of duty, including coverage for cranial helmets for children of active-duty personnel and logistical support during bereavement.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Review and distribute scholarship and aid applicationsReviews and prepares scholarship and aid requests for distribution to eligible recipients, ensuring timely and appropriate disbursement of educational and humanitarian support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.28M
Contributions & grants$3.62M35%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5.04M49%
Other revenue$1.62M
expenses
Total expenses$2.57M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$116K
Grants paid out$1.88M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$34.68M
Cash$2.15M
Investments$32.12M
Liabilities$2.86M
Net assets$31.82M
Liquid reserves160.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +71.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- ANTHONY BOYLE — VICE PRESIDE
- CHRISTOPHER ISOLA — BOARD MEMBER
- COLONEL BARNEY BARNUM USMC RET — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- EDMOND BORAN — DIRECTOR
- GARY SCHWEIKERT — VICE CHAIRMA
- GENE SEPE — VICE PRESIDE
- JAMES MOTTOLA — VICE PRESIDE
- JAMES MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES SULLIVAN — COUNSEL
- JOHN CONNOR — CFO
- JOHN KEENAN — PRESIDENT
- KEVIN MCGUIRE — VICE PRESIDE
- LOU PIANTADOSI — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL FEDORKO — VICE PRESIDE
- MICHAEL WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER PACE — CHAIRMAN
- ROBERT MILSTEAD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Boston Committee Partner — Organizing committee responsible for hosting the annual James Kallstrom Memorial Golf Tournament
- Brescome Barton Partner — Hosts an annual charity golf outing to support MC-LEF, including funding a scholarship in memory of Larry Kochiss.
- FBI Partner — Collaborates with the FBI, as evidenced by leadership involvement from former FBI officials.
- Federal Law Enforcement Agent Government — Organization supported through scholarship programs for families of members.
- James K. Kallstrom Government — Namesake of the awards program coordinated by the foundation for exemplary U.S. Marine Corps personnel.
- James Kallstrom Partner — Co-founder of MC-LEF and former Chairman who recruited Sue Boulhosa to join the foundation.
- Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Harvey C. Barnum Partner — Featured in a "Heroes Among Us" segment supporting the foundation's mission.
- Navy Corpsman Government — Organization supported through scholarship programs for families of members.
- U.S. Marine Corps Government — Organization supported through scholarship programs for families of members.
- Worldwide Wines Partner — Co-hosts the annual charity golf outing with Brescome Barton in support of MC-LEF.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Tragedy-Responsive Scholarship Supportmethodology: tragedy-responsive scholarship supportBy providing educational scholarships to children of fallen service members and law enforcement agents following national tragedies, the organization channels collective grief into sustained support, because timely, targeted aid helps stabilize families and honors sacrifice in a tangible way.
- Volunteer-Driven Efficiency Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy relying primarily on volunteers rather than paid staff, the organization maximizes the proportion of donor funds directed to scholarship programs, because lower overhead increases donor trust and programmatic impact per dollar.