Nonprofit · EIN 54-0460860
MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · QUANTICO, VA 22134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,781,325 | $8,484,893 | $296,432 | $18,798,819 | $1,984,759 | $16,814,060 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,230,960 | $8,488,232 | $742,728 | $17,045,065 | $2,058,670 | $14,986,395 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,885,045 | $7,847,623 | $37,422 | $16,659,746 | $2,215,072 | $14,444,674 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $150,000
- Program service revenue
- $4,181,164
- Investment income
- $636,198
- Royalties
- $124,582
- Net rental income
- $97,020
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $316,721
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,545,310
- Other revenue
- $3,813,963
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $429,529
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,973,603
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,100,216
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,190
- Accounting fees
- $67,151
- Occupancy
- $89,827
- Travel
- $45,422
- Depreciation
- $237,267
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,045,065
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,798,819
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,984,759
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,814,060
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,882,129
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,043,232
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,540,861
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $273,199
- Gross unrelated business income
- $456,336
- Gross receipts
- $12,985,935
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI | USMC (RET), PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 34 | $264,173 | $46,619 | $15,500 |
| COL CHRISTOPHER WOODBRIDGE | USMC (RET), VP PUBLISHING & PROF DEV Highest-paid employee | 36 | $148,853 | $16,539 | $8,226 |
| LEEANN MITCHELL | VP EVENTS SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING Highest-paid employee | 36 | $139,168 | $15,464 | $14,460 |
| ANGELA HILLMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $139,508 | $15,501 | $7,250 |
| COL TIM MUNDY USMC RET | VP MARINE CORPS ASSN. FOUNDATION Highest-paid employee | 4 | $15,100 | $135,794 | $7,795 |
| LTCOL MICHAEL ARMISTEAD | USMC (RET), VP MEMBERSHIP, MARKETING & SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 36 | $133,377 | $10,612 | $7,473 |
| LTCOL MARTA SULLIVAN | USMC (RET), VP MARINE AND SPOUSE PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 36 | $130,549 | $11,352 | $6,750 |
| LTGEN MARK BRILAKIS USMC RET | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY S HOLMES USMC VET | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN H WOOD SES RET | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ JOHNNY BAKER USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL RICHARD T BRADY USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTGEN JOHN J BROADMEADOW | USMC (RET), GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL ERIC CHASE USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJ THOMAS CRAIG USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGTMAJ THOMAS G EGGERLING | USMC (RET), GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM T EICHHORN USMC VET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COL CHRISTOPHER ESCAMILLA | USMC (RET), GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ ROBIN C FORTNER | USMC (RET), GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAJGEN JAMES KESSLER | USMC (RET), GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COL ROBERT LOVE USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ MICHAEL MACK USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ STEPHANIE K MURPHY | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J RAIOLE USMC VET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COL JOHN M REED USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ GARY SMITH USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LTCOL JEFF SPEIGHTS USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COL ANDREW O STARR USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ ROBERT VAN OOSTROM USMC RET | GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAJGEN THOMAS WEIDLEY | USMC (RET) GOVERNOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI | USMC (RET), PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 34.5 | $247,173 | $43,619 | $14,673 |
| COL CHRISTOPHER WOODBRIDGE | USMC (RET), VP PUBLISHING & PROF DEV Highest-paid employee | 36 | $148,514 | $16,502 | $9,899 |
| LEEANN MITCHELL | VP EVENTS SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING Highest-paid employee | 36 | $136,462 | $15,163 | $13,483 |
| COL TIM MUNDY USMC RET | VP MARINE CORPS ASSN. FOUNDATION Highest-paid employee | 4 | $14,444 | $129,995 | $8,960 |
| ANGELA HILLMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 36 | $128,093 | $14,233 | $8,214 |
| LTGEN JOHN A TOOLAN USMC RET | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY S HOLMES USMC VET | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN H WOOD SES RET | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ JOHNNY BAKER USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL RICHARD T BRADY USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTGEN MARK BRILAKIS USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTGEN JOHN J BROADMEADOW | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL ERIC CHASE USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJ THOMAS CRAIG USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL CHRISTOPHER J DAVIS | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ THOMAS G EGGERLING | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM T EICHHORN USMC VET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL CHRISTOPHER ESCAMILLA | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ ROBIN C FORTNER | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL WENDY GARRITY | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJGEN JAMES KESSLER | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL ROBERT LOVE USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ MICHAEL MACK USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MARTZ USMC VET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ STEPHANIE K MURPHY | USMC (RET), DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J RAIOLE USMC VET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL JOHN M REED USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ GARY SMITH USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL JEFF SPEIGHTS USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL ANDREW O STARR USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL EMILY SWAIN USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ ROBERT VAN OOSTROM USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI USMC RET | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 34.5 | $252,292 | $25,000 | $14,209 |
| COL CHRISTOPHER WOODBRIDGE USMC RET | PUBLISHER & EDITOR OF THE MARINE CORPS GAZETTE Highest-paid employee | 36 | $145,356 | $14,687 | $9,680 |
| LEEANN MITCHELL | VP OF EVENTS OF ADVERTISIN Highest-paid employee | 36 | $137,605 | $13,681 | $9,167 |
| COL TIM MUNDY USMC RET | VP OF FOUNDATION OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 4 | $17,400 | $123,823 | $8,908 |
| ANGELA HILLMAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 36 | $122,637 | $12,500 | $7,650 |
| LTCOL MARTA SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,110 | $0 | $5,600 |
| LTGEN JOHN TOOLAN USMC RET | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY HOLMES | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN WOOD | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL CHRIS DAVIS USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR WILLIAM TIMOTHY EICHORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL BOB LOVE USMCRRET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR MICHAEL MARTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL EMILY SWAIN USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTGEN MARK A BRILAKIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ ROBIN C FORTNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL WENDY GARRITY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJGEN JAMES KESSLER | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ GARY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTCOL JEFF SPEIGHTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ MICHAEL MACK USMS RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJ THOMAS CRAIG USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SGTMAJ STEPHANIE MURPHY USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR MICHAEL RAIOLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR JOHN REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COL ANDREW STARR USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LTGEN RICHARD ZILMER USMC RET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 715 BROADWAY ST, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5176
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI, 715 BROADWAY STREET, QUANTICO, VA 22134
- Signed the 990
- LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI USMC RET, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (703) 640-0101
- Website
- WWW.MCA-MARINES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION (MCA) IS TO SUPPORT THE MARINE CORPS BY DISSEMINATING KNOWLEDGE OF MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE AMONG MARINES, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MARINES, AND TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT AND PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE AMONG MARINES, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MARINES, AND TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT AND PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS THROUGHOUT THE MARINE CORPS FAMILY.
Program accomplishments
- RETAIL OPERATIONS:SINCE MCA IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF ALL IN-PRINT BOOKS LISTED ON THE MARINE CORPS PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM, IT OPERATES A RETAIL BOOK SERVICE (BOTH ONLINE AND THROUGH BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORES) FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF MEMBERS IN BUILDING THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIES. THE MARINE SHOP IS LOCATED IN QUANTICO, VIRGINIA. THE MAIL ORDER SERVICE IS LOCATED IN QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, IN THE MCA HEADQUARTERS. WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE MARINE SHOP IN QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, IN JANUARY 2007, MCA IS NOW ABLE TO OFFER QUALITY UNIFORMS, ACCESSORIES, AND SERVICES TO ALL MARINES. THESE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES COMPLEMENT MCA'S OTHER PROFESSIONAL OFFERINGS AND ENABLE MCA TO BETTER SERVE ALL MARINES' NEEDS.
- PUBLICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP:THE MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION PRODUCES TWO MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS, THE "MARINE CORPS GAZETTE AND THE "LEATHERNECK." THE "MARINE CORPS GAZETTE'S" MISSION HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED DURING ITS 111 YEARS OF PUBLICATION: "TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THAT WILL ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, INTEREST AND ESPRIT IN THE MARINE CORPS". THE "LEATHERNECK" MAGAZINE CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO TELLING THE CORPS' STORY WITH ARTICLES ON ITS ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY, CURRENT OPERATIONS AND EXERCISES, CONTINUING UPDATES ON THE ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT OF MARINES, AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE. THESE MAGAZINES ARE OFFERED AS PART OF THE BENEFITS OF MCA MEMBERSHIP.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AWARDS DINNER:EACH YEAR, MCA ADVANCES LEADERSHIP AND RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN THE MARINES THROUGH DINNERS, LUNCHEONS, AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS. THESE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROMOTE CAMARADERIE AMONG MARINES AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MARINES TO LEARN LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING SKILLS, ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF ONGOING OPERATIONS, AND RECEIVE STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL INFORMATION FROM HIGH PROFILE GUEST SPEAKERS.
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
- 54-0460860
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,798,819
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,985,935
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,781,325 | $8,484,893 | $18,798,819 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,230,960 | $8,488,232 | $17,045,065 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,885,045 | $7,847,623 | $16,659,746 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,762,137 | $7,358,647 | $16,136,568 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 54-0460860).
Questions about MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION is 54-0460860.
- Is MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1989.
- Are donations to MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION 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 MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION 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 MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION 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 MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $264,173 (LTGEN CHARLES CHIAROTTI, USMC (RET), PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MARINE CORPS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,781,325, expenses of $8,484,893 and total assets of $18,798,819 at year end.
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