The Call of Duty Endowment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation established in February 2010. Based in Agoura Hills, California, the organization was co-founded by Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. The Endowment operates as a corporate foundation focused on veteran employment and workforce development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
+20.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
-8.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$928K
+0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Call of Duty Endowment helps veterans find high-quality careers by supporting organizations that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value veterans bring to the workplace. The organization addresses challenges veterans face upon returning from service, including a mystifying job market, low-quality employment opportunities, stigma, and stereotypes.
The Endowment uses a performance-driven approach to select and fund organizations delivering the highest standards of quality and cost-efficiency in veteran job placement services. Beyond funding, the organization partners with grantees to provide advice and support aimed at maximizing their impact.
Grantmaking
The Call of Duty Endowment distributes grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and United Kingdom that provide veteran placement services. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Endowment funds organizations primarily in California, Missouri, and Maryland, with grantmaking activities in both the United States and United Kingdom.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $6.77 million (2023); $8.15 million (2024)
- Total Revenue: $12.9 million (2023); $12.96 million (2024)
- Total Expenses: $13.2 million (2023); $12.76 million (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $86,500 (2023)
- Total Giving: $10,182,000 (2023)
The organization maintains relatively stable financial performance with revenues and expenses closely aligned.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,149,037 | $6,767,410 | $7,569,067 |
| Revenue | $12,963,800 | $12,947,404 | $10,527,158 |
| Expenses | $12,757,015 | $13,215,396 | $11,559,263 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,757,015 | $13,215,396 | $11,559,263 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Corporate America Supports you Vet Jobs ($2,500,000), Hire Heroes USA ($1,799,000), Still Serving Veterans ($1,200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMVETS National Headquarters Lanham, MD | Veteran job placement services | $32,000 |
| Still Serving Veterans Huntsville, AL | Dedicated Programs | $1,200,000 |
| Corporate America Supports you Vet Jobs Lake St Lewis, MO | Veteran job placement services | $2,500,000 |
| Veterans Inc Worchester, MA | Veteran job placement services | $450,000 |
| USVETS Los Angeles, CA | Veteran job placement services | $635,000 |
| Walking with the Wounded | Veteran job placement services | $598,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA Alphaetta, GA | Veteran job placement services | $1,799,000 |
| REFA-The Forces Employment Charity | Support of Vet's. | $912,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Socal Los Angeles, CA | Veteran job placement services | $350,000 |
| Operation Job Ready Veterans Indianapolis, IN | Veteran job placement services | $800,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dan Goldenberg serves as President and Executive Director of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General James Jones | Outside Directo | 2 | — |
| Robert Kotick | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Goldenberg | Director | 30 | $140,000 |
| Brian Kelly | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mark Lamia | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Matthew Cox | Activision Publ | 0.5 | — |
| Christian Driscoll | Director | 1.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Call of Duty Endowment announced a $2.5 million gift from Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin. The organization also launched a charity pack initiative in connection with this donation.
Call of Duty Endowment gets $2.5M gift and launches new charity packThe Endowment operates a "Seal of Distinction" program that recognizes and validates high-performing nonprofit organizations providing veteran placement services.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Call Of Duty Endowment fund?
The Call of Duty Endowment helps veterans find high-quality careers by supporting organizations that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value veterans bring to the workplace. The organization addresses challenges veterans face upon returning from service, including a mystifying job market, low-quality employment opportunities, stigma, and stereotypes. The Endowment uses a performance-driven approach to select and fund organizations delivering the highest standards o…
How do I apply for a grant from The Call Of Duty Endowment?
The Call of Duty Endowment distributes grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and United Kingdom that provide veteran placement services. Recent grants include: • Hire Heroes USA: $1,799,000 for Veteran Job Placement Services (2024) • Still Serving Veterans: $1,200,000 for Dedicated Programs (2024) • Operation Job Ready Veterans: $800,000 for Veteran Job Placement Services (2024) Typical grant awards range from $30,000 to $3,000,000. The organization's total giving in 20…
Where does The Call Of Duty Endowment make grants?
The Endowment funds organizations primarily in California, Missouri, and Maryland, with grantmaking activities in both the United States and United Kingdom.
What size grants does The Call Of Duty Endowment award?
In 2024, The Call Of Duty Endowment awarded 10 grants totaling $9.3M — an average of about $928K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Call Of Duty Endowment's EIN?
The Call Of Duty Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1589072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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