Nonprofit · EIN 52-6056376
THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF
Also known as AMERICA
Tax-exempt · MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,387,462 | $3,711,606 | -$324,144 | $8,810,132 | $100,626 | $8,709,506 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,726,964 | $3,386,507 | $3,340,457 | $9,476,744 | $557,221 | $8,919,523 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $2,963,635 | $3,085,293 | -$121,658 | $5,368,587 | $124,322 | $5,244,265 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,319,960
- Program service revenue
- $11,440
- Investment income
- $16,109
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,901
- Other revenue
- $39,953
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,518
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $259,585
- Other salaries and wages
- $756,458
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,222,342
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,651
- Accounting fees
- $69,814
- Occupancy
- $21,268
- Travel
- $434,777
- Depreciation
- $98,907
- Program services (functional)
- $3,397,968
- Management and general (functional)
- $297,693
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,945
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,476,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,810,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100,626
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,709,506
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,302,699
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,066,824
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,440,983
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,268,523
- Gross receipts
- $6,424,992
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Falkenbury | Executive Director- Term Ended Officer | 40 | $139,047 | $4,172 |
| Margaret J Barnes | Sr Dir of Healthcare & Adv Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,333 | $3,610 |
| Chad L Graham | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $120,568 | $1,662 |
| Catherine E Metcalf | Sr Dir of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,795 | $3,354 |
| Laura A Jowdy | Sr Dir of Legacy Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,862 | $3,056 |
| Britt K Slabinski | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| William D Swenson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| William K Carpenter | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew O Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas P Payne | Region 1 VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick H Brady | Region 2 VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James C McCloughan | Region 3 VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Earl Plumlee | Region 4 VP Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W FALKENBURY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $195,316 | $4,517 |
| MARGARET J BARNES | SR DIR OF HE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,828 | $3,505 |
| CATHERINE E METCALF | SR DIR OF ED Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,710 | $3,321 |
| JOHN L HUTTO | SR DIR OF OP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,100 | $3,212 |
| NOEL E WALL | DIR OF EDUCA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,676 | $3,170 |
| BRITT SLABINSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEROY PETRY | IMMED PAST P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SWENSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE CARPENTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PAT PAYNE | REGION 1 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRADY | REGION 2 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MCCLOUGHAN | REGION 3 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL PLUMLEY | REGION 4 VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN FALKENBURY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,627 | $20,587 |
| MARGARET J BARNES | EXECUTIVE DIR. OF HEALTHCARE & ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,407 | $3,692 |
| VICTORIA KUECK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,723 | $18,352 |
| HAROLD A FRITZ | THIRD REGIONAL VICE PRESID Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM D SWENSON | FOURTH REGIONAL VICE PRESI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E THORNTON | SECOND REGIONAL DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW O WILLIAMS | FIRST REGIONAL DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEROY A PETRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW D DIX | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES C MCCLOUGHAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN M PITTS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE J WHITE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 PATRIOTS POINT RD, MT PLEASANT, SC 29464-4377
- In care of
- % ELAINE GOKEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chad Graham, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- Signed the 990
- Chad Graham, Executive Director
- Phone
- (843) 884-8862
- Website
- www.cmohs.org
- Return prepared by
- Glaser and Company LLC
Mission
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor, inspiring America to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients of the Medal as they connect with communities across America.
Program accomplishments
- The Medal of Honor Museum: Located on the hangar deck of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, SC, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Medal of Honor Museum serves as the home of the Medal of Honor, preserving the legacy of the Recipients who wear it and the values it represents: courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism. The museum chronicles the history of the Medal of Honor from the Civil War through the Global War on Terrorism. Designed to be both educational and memorable, the exhibits invite visitors to experience history in a way that is thought-provoking and inspiring. Through these stories, it is our hope that guests gain a renewed respect for the valor of those who have answered the call to defend our nation's freedom, and that they leave inspired by the extraordinary individuals who went "above and beyond the call of duty." Exhibits feature memorabilia and artifacts relating to Medal of Honor Recipients. In addition to permanent displays, rotating and interactive exhibits highlight related themes and areas of interest, ensuring that each visit offers a new perspective on service and sacrifice.Expenses $1,995,931 · revenue $11,440
- Character Development Program: The Medal of Honor Character Development Program teaches courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism to students through lessons grounded in cross-curricular academics and developed by teachers for teachers. Based on the non-fiction stories of medal of honor recipients and citizen honors awardees, the lessons are appropriate in all school and homeschool settings as well as extra-curricular activities. Both the middle/high school, elementary school materials, and an abundance of supporting resources are available online and free of charge, for anyone who wishes to use them.Expenses $978,570
- Education Assistance: The Society provides financial assistance to the children of Medal of Honor Recipients pursuing education or training at accredited institutions, including trade and technical schools, colleges, and universities. This support fosters leadership development, ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, teamwork, and meaningful connections with mentors and peers.Expenses $255,437 · grants $25,518
- The Healthcare and Advocacy Program is a comprehensive resource dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Medal of Honor Recipients and their families. By integrating essential services under a centralized system, it provides access to a broad range of medical, health, and wellness options. This program delivers more effective, ongoing support while fulfilling two of the Society's charter guidelines: to protect Recipients and to provide for Recipients and their families.Expenses $168,030
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-6056376
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,810,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,424,992
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,387,462 | $3,711,606 | $8,810,132 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,726,964 | $3,386,507 | $9,476,744 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,686,015 | $3,471,139 | $5,705,051 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,963,635 | $3,085,293 | $5,368,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6056376).
Questions about THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF
- What is the EIN of THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF is 52-6056376.
- Is THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Chad Graham.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,047 (John W Falkenbury, Executive Director- Term Ended).
- How much revenue does THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,387,462, expenses of $3,711,606 and total assets of $8,810,132 at year end.
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