2025-11-13T11:20:30-06:00 2024-12-31 521186096 RUBINO AND COMPANY CHARTERED 6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE SUITE 300 BETHESDA MD 208171818 990 2024-01-01 931467587 MORAL COMPASS FEDERATION INC MORA 2027021149 7459 DIGBY GRN ALEXANDRIA VA 223155219 TIMOTHY TORRES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2027021149 2025-11-13 1 0 KAY VOLLANS CPA P01404047 3015643636 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TIMOTHY TORRES 7459 DIGBY GRN ALEXANDRIA VA 223155219 445112 0 X HTTPS://MORALCOMPASSFEDERATION.ORG/ X 2023 VA TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND INCUBATION. 6 5 0 5 0 0 305615 445112 0 0 0 0 0 0 305615 445112 60000 166312 0 0 0 80659 0 0 0 110963 155264 170963 402235 134652 42877 136182 179059 1530 1530 134652 177529 X MORAL COMPASS FEDERATION FACILITATES COLLABORATION AMONG MULTIPLE VETERAN-LED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BUSINESSES WHO CAME TOGETHER DURING THE FALL OF KABUL, AFGHANISTAN TO EVACUATE AND RESETTLE AFGHAN ALLIES WHO WERE IN DANGER OF BEING LEFT BEHIND. SINCE THEN, MORAL COMPASS FEDERATION HAS RECOGNIZED THE MORAL INJURY BORNE BY THE VETERAN ECOSYSTEM AND OUR PARTNERS. MORAL COMPASS FEDERATION AIMS TO ADDRESS MORAL INJURY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION, AND EMPOWER VETERAN COMMUNITIES WHO BELIEVE IN MCF'S FIRST PRINCIPLES: 1) WE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO TOOK CARE OF OUR COUNTRY; 2) WE SHOULD ADVOCATE FOR POLICY TO RIGHT THE MORAL COMPASS OF THE NATION; 3) WE SHOULD PROMOTE LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE VETERAN ECOSYSTEM; 4) WE SHOULD HONOR PROMISES TO OUR PARTNERS. 0 0 352862 166312 HUMANITARIAN LIFE SUPPORT, "VETS WELCOMING ALLIES" MEMBER ORGANIZATION GRANT SUPPORT, "PROJECT VANGUARD" MEMBER ORGANIZATION GRANT SUPPORT, AND MEMBER ORGANIZATION SUPPORT. 352862 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 VA X TIMOTHY TORRES 2027021149 7459 DIGBY GRN ALEXANDRIA VA 223155219 TIMOTHY TORRES CEO, VICE PRESIDENT 20.00 X X 80659 0 0 TRAVIS PETERSON PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 SEAN O'LEARY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KELSEY HABERLY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID HICKS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CARLOS WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 80659 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 445112 445112 445112 0 0 0 X 108750 108750 57562 57562 80659 80659 4000 4000 101891 101891 19572 19572 10706 10706 3639 3639 12033 12033 964 964 2459 2459 402235 352862 49373 0 136182 149059 30000 0 0 136182 179059 1530 1530 1530 1530 X 134652 177529 134652 177529 136182 179059 42877 0 X 0 0 0 X 305615 445112 750727 305615 445112 750727 409985 340742 750727 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 4000 0 0 4000 0 1 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS 57562 0 0 0 0 0 0 57562 0 57562 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, HUMANITARIAN AID 57562 WIRE 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT AGREEMENT: WE START BY CREATING A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT OUTLINES HOW THE FUNDS SHOULD BE USED, INCLUDING KEY GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS. THIS AGREEMENT SETS THE STAGE FOR HOW WE'LL MONITOR PROGRESS. PERFORMANCE METRICS: WE WORK WITH GRANTEES TO SET CLEAR PERFORMANCE METRICS TO TRACK THE PROJECT'S PROGRESS. THESE METRICS HELP ENSURE THAT THE GRANT IS ACHIEVING ITS INTENDED RESULTS. ONGOING COMMUNICATION: WE MAINTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH GRANTEES, INCLUDING CHECK-INS AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE GRANT PERIOD. THIS HELPS ADDRESS ANY ISSUES EARLY AND KEEPS THE PROJECT ON TRACK. FINAL REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT: AT THE END OF THE GRANT, GRANTEES PROVIDE A FINAL REPORT DETAILING THE PROJECT OUTCOMES AND HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT. WE REVIEW THESE REPORTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND ASSESS THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT. 1 BADGER SIX INC 6316 HAWKS VIEW TRAVERSE CITY MI 49686 880849342 501(C)(3) 6416 0 GENERAL SUPPORT RAFIQ FRIENDS OF AFGHANS INC 5 SKYLINE DR CANFIELD OH 44406 872552569 501(C)(3) 47000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT REACT DC INC 7459 DIGBY GRN ALEXANDRIA VA 22315 872697692 501(C)(3) 5984 0 GENERAL SUPPORT OPERATION RECOVERY 23781 US HIGHWAY 27 LAKE WALES FL 33859 844836118 501(C)(3) 24500 0 GENERAL SUPPORT THE BLACK FEATHER FOUNDATION 15483 ENTERPRISE WAY CULPEPER VA 22701 874037646 501(C)(3) 9850 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 1208 FOUNDATION 1616 HAINS AVENUE RICHLAND WA 98354 873630722 501(C)(3) 6000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT CEEC (COMMUNION OF EVANGELICAL EPISCOPAL CHURCHES) PO BOX 700238 TULSA OK 74170 731510980 501(C)(3) 9000 0 GENERAL SUPPORT 7 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT AGREEMENT: WE START BY CREATING A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT OUTLINES HOW THE FUNDS SHOULD BE USED, INCLUDING KEY GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS. THIS AGREEMENT SETS THE STAGE FOR HOW WE'LL MONITOR PROGRESS. PERFORMANCE METRICS: WE WORK WITH GRANTEES TO SET CLEAR PERFORMANCE METRICS TO TRACK THE PROJECT'S PROGRESS. THESE METRICS HELP ENSURE THAT THE GRANT IS ACHIEVING ITS INTENDED RESULTS. ONGOING COMMUNICATION: WE MAINTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH GRANTEES, INCLUDING CHECK-INS AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE GRANT PERIOD. THIS HELPS ADDRESS ANY ISSUES EARLY AND KEEPS THE PROJECT ON TRACK. FINAL REPORTING AND ASSESSMENT: AT THE END OF THE GRANT, GRANTEES PROVIDE A FINAL REPORT DETAILING THE PROJECT OUTCOMES AND HOW FUNDS WERE SPENT. WE REVIEW THESE REPORTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND ASSESS THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS OF MCF HAVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN THE THIRD FISCAL QUARTER. SPECIFICALLY: 1. EACH VOTING MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO APPOINT ONE REPRESENTATIVE TO CAST VOTES ON ALL VOTING MATTERS, INCLUDING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS WHEN SEATS BECOME VACANT. 2. VOTING MEMBERS ARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH MCF'S PURPOSE AND HAVE BEEN VOTED INTO THE FEDERATION BY MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 3. THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR DIRECTORS INCLUDES NOMINATIONS BY A BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE OR NOMINATIONS FROM VOTING MEMBERS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PROVIDES NOTICE OF THE NOMINEES TO THE MEMBERS BEFORE THE VOTING MEETING. 4. DIRECTORS ARE THEN ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD, WITH INPUT FROM THE MEMBERS THROUGH COMMENTS SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE DOCUMENT TO CONFIRM THAT IT ACCURATELY REPRESENTS THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATUS AND OPERATIONS. THEY MAY ASK QUESTIONS, REQUEST CLARIFICATIONS, OR SUGGEST FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS IF NECESSARY. ONCE THE BOARD IS SATISFIED WITH THE FORM, THEY PROVIDE THEIR FORMAL APPROVAL. FOLLOWING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL, THE FINALIZED FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT THE FORM IS FILED BY THE DESIGNATED DEADLINE TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT: THE MCF BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADOPTING AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWING A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY. THIS POLICY IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE CORPORATION'S INTERESTS WHEN CONSIDERING ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AFFILIATE, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS. APPLICABILITY: THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS WITH DELEGATED POWERS FROM THE BOARD. ANNUAL PROCESS: ALTHOUGH THE BYLAWS DO NOT SPECIFY THAT THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST REVIEW MUST OCCUR ANNUALLY, THE REQUIREMENT FOR PERIODIC REVIEW IMPLIES THAT THIS SHOULD BE AN ONGOING AND REGULAR PROCESS, LIKELY ANNUAL, TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND ADDRESS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. IMPLEMENTATION: THE POLICY STIPULATES THAT WHENEVER THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED MUST DISCLOSE IT TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD IS THEN RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND DECIDING THE APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE RECUSAL FROM RELATED DISCUSSIONS AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. THIS APPROACH ENSURES THAT MCF MAINTAINS HIGH STANDARDS OF INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN ITS OPERATIONS, PARTICULARLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS COULD INFLUENCE ORGANIZATIONAL DECISIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER): THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WHO SERVES AS THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, IS CONSIDERED A KEY STAFF MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHILE THE BYLAWS DO NOT SPECIFY THE EXACT PROCESS FOR SETTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, STANDARD BEST PRACTICES TYPICALLY INVOLVE THE USE OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS FOR APPROVAL, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND PROPER DOCUMENTATION. PROCESS AND BEST PRACTICES INFERRED: -APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS: COMPENSATION IS GENERALLY DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A DESIGNATED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ENSURE INDEPENDENCE FROM THOSE RECEIVING COMPENSATION. -USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA: TO DETERMINE REASONABLE COMPENSATION, IT IS STANDARD TO USE COMPARABILITY DATA SUCH AS SALARY SURVEYS, COMPENSATION STUDIES, OR BENCHMARKING AGAINST SIMILAR ROLES IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. -DOCUMENTATION: IT IS A COMMON REQUIREMENT THAT THE ENTIRE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY AS IT IS DELIBERATED, INCLUDING DETAILS OF WHO WAS INVOLVED, THE DATA USED, AND THE RATIONALE FOR THE DECISIONS MADE. WHILE THE BYLAWS OF MCF DO NOT EXPLICITLY DESCRIBE THIS PROCESS, THESE BEST PRACTICES ARE ALIGNED WITH NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE STANDARDS AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE FOLLOWED TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY IN COMPENSATION DECISIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: MCF'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED CORPORATE RECORDS THAT SHOULD BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS EXPLICITLY LISTED AMONG THE DOCUMENTS THAT MCF MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: MCF MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE VALIDITY AND NECESSITY OF EACH REQUEST BEFORE PROVIDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, KEY FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORMS (990, 990-T, 1023, AND 5227) ARE PROVIDED FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. MEANS AND CONDITIONS OF DISCLOSURE: -MCF MAKES 990 DOCUMENTS "WIDELY AVAILABLE" ON ITS OFFICIAL WEBSITE, ALLOWING THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS, DOWNLOAD, VIEW, AND PRINT THEM IN A MANNER THAT EXACTLY REPRODUCES THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE IRS, EXCEPT FOR INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, SUCH AS DONOR LISTS. OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON PUBLIC REQUEST. -THE WEBSITE CLEARLY INFORMS READERS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING THEM. -FOR IN-PERSON REQUESTS, MCF MUST PROVIDE THE INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY, AND FOR MAILED REQUESTS, THE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS. THIS APPROACH ENSURES THAT MCF MAINTAINS A HIGH LEVEL OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BY MAKING ITS KEY GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 101,891. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 101,891.