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St Andrews Society of the State of New York

EIN 13-5602329 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY ARE: (I) TO PROVIDE RELIEF OF NATIVES OF SCOTLAND AND THEIR DESCENDANTS WHO MAY BE IN WANT OR DISTRESS, (II) TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVES OF SCOTLAND AND THEIR DESCENDANTS, (III) TO CONDUCT AND SPONSOR SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER ACTIVITIES, AS MAY BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE OR DESIRABLE BY THE SOCIETY AND AS FROM TIME TO TIME PERMITTED BY FEDERAL AND STATE LAW FOR A NOT- FOR- PROFIT CORPORATION, TO FOSTER OR ENCOURAGE GOOD WILL, UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND AND (IV) TO PROMOTE SUCH SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO, AND CONSISTENT WITH , SUCH PURPOSES, INCLUDING FUND RAISING TO SUSTAIN THEM.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$187,895, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 80% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 503% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $263,564 spent. ALMONER PROGRAM:-FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE ELDERLY, THE TERMINALLY ILL, DISABLED AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS.
  2. $222,705 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:-THE SOCIETY AWARDS 5 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT GRADUATE STUDY IN THE US AND IN THE UK.
  3. $94,070 spent. HOSPITAL PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM:-THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR TWO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN KOMANSKY CHLDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND.
  4. $284,321 spent. THE SOCIETY PROMOTES SCOTTISH HERITAGE BY CONTRIBUTING TO THE PEOPLE AND PLACES WHO BUILD THE FABRIC OF OUR COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK, THE NATION AND IN SCOTLAND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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