Nonprofit · EIN 80-0777784
HMLAT 303 OPS
Tax-exempt · CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $90,356 | $76,144 | $14,212 | $83,246 | $0 | $83,246 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $33,766 | $79,966 | -$46,200 | $69,034 | $0 | $69,034 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $87,685 | $53,337 | $34,348 | $116,095 | $0 | $116,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $2,140
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $88,216
- Other revenue
- $88,216
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,034
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,246
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $83,246
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $83,246
- Gross receipts
- $347,791
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPT Kyle Battle | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LtCol Robert Johnson III | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MAJ David Kniffin | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAJ Haley Ziegler | Chief Executive Officer - start Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Maj Michael Stickel | Chief Executive Officer - exit Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| SGT MAJ Justin Berg | Chief Operations Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTCOL Jason Caster | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MAJ Robert Fender | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ Justin Berg | Chief Operations Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAPT Dana Valle | Chief Information Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| CAPT A Lancaster-exit 924 | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAJ Colby Jerden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAPT Ryan Gaffney-start 924 | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTCOL Jason Caster | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MAJ Robert Fender | Chief Executive Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ Justin Berg | Chief Operations Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAPT Dana Valle | Chief Information Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| CAPT Austin Lancaster | Chief Financial Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAJ Colby Jerden | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- HMLAT-303 S-5, CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055-0000
- In care of
- % HMLAT-303 ASSOCIATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MAJ David Kniffin, HMLAT-303 S-5, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
- Signed the 990
- MAJ David Kniffin, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (760) 725-1919
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 80-0777784 or by the name HMLAT 303 OPS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To support both the combat and Non-Combat deployed active duty Marines of HMLAT-303 who develop, train and mentor future Cobra and Huey Helicopter Pilots, Aircrew and Maintainers.
Program accomplishments
- Marine Corps Birthday Ball- All Members of HMLAT-303 participate in celebrating the Birthday of The Marine Corps and the associated traditions. The Association assists in paying for the ball, venue, associated costs, and supplying tickets to the enlisted Marines of the squadron. Along with reducing ticket costs for the other active duty members of the squadron, the association purchases gifts for the attending active duty Military personnel. The Birthday Ball is hosted by HMLAT-303 around November 10th every year normally at a hotel within the local area.
- Hail and Farewell- Gatherings with the active duty officers in the squadron to welcome those arriving at HMLAT-303 and thank those that are leaving. Hail and Farewells are held as necessary depending on the arrivals/transfers for the active duty officers at HMLAT-303. The activity is hosted by the human affairs division at HMLAT-303 and paid for by the Association.
- Unit Functions- Gathering of all association members to build morale and support Esprit De Corps hosted by the Commanding Officer. Examples of unit functions include the squadron holiday party, family day, beach party, squadron outings, and various mess nights.
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 | 990 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
- 80-0777784
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,246
- Income (IRS master file)
- $347,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $90,356 | $76,144 | $83,246 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $33,766 | $79,966 | $69,034 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $87,685 | $53,337 | $116,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $80,504 | $121,584 | $81,747 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 80-0777784).
Questions about HMLAT 303 OPS
- What is the EIN of HMLAT 303 OPS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HMLAT 303 OPS is 80-0777784.
- Is HMLAT 303 OPS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 2014.
- Are donations to HMLAT 303 OPS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
- Which annual return does HMLAT 303 OPS 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 HMLAT 303 OPS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HMLAT 303 OPS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HMLAT 303 OPS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MAJ David Kniffin.
- Who are the officers and directors of HMLAT 303 OPS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HMLAT 303 OPS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,356, expenses of $76,144 and total assets of $83,246 at year end.
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