Uss Albany Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of this corporation shall be to honor and preserve the history and memory of all the USS Albany's, past, present and future and their crews. To foster and strengthen the fraternal, civic and patriotic ties among surviving shipmates as well as to memorialize departed shipmates who served on the USS Albany's. To render financial aid or other support to appropriate qualified historical, educational, patriotic, or charitable organizations, as approved by the board of directors. To operate a USS Albany Heritage Exhibit. To provide assistance when needed to U. S. Navy and U. S. Marine Corp personnel, and to veterans of those military services. To aid the families of active duty and veterans of the Navy and Marine Corps.
- Income
- $46,031
- Spending
- $37,568
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- 1.The 34th annual reunion of members was held in Canton, Ohio from September 29, 2024 to October 4, 2024 during the 2024-25 year. The reunion had 64 attendees. Most reunion expenses and some revenues were recorded in the 2024-25 year, and most revenue was recorded in the previous year. The 35th annual reunion of members was planned for Annapolis, Maryland from September 7, 2025 to September 12, 2025 in the 2025-26 year. Most reunion revenues and a small portion of the planned expenses were recorded in the 2024-25 year. The annual reunion provides member veterans with an opportunity to discuss and reminisce on military service together, share programming and social time, recognize association achievements and leaders, and attend the annual business meeting of members of the association.
- 2. The association's newsletter "Seabreeze" was published 3 times during the 2024-25 year to the 295 active members of the association. The Seabreeze includes information about the USS Albany Association including new members, member donations, deceased member notices, officer reports, association news, reunion notices, and other relevant information for our members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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