Sigma Alpha Omega Christian Sorority
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO GLORIFY GOD BY REACHING WOMEN ACROSS THE WORLD THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF THE SISTERHOOD, BY ENCOURAGING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CHRIST- INSPIRED ACCOUNTABILITY AND UNITY, BY PARTICIPATING IN EVANGELISTIC AND PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS, AND FOCUSING ON GOOD SCHOLARSHIP AND HUMBLE LEADERSHIP.
- Income
- $96,001
- Spending
- $80,450
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP FOR CHRISTIAN WOMEN ON OR NEAR COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, RECREATIONAL SPORTING/INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES, BIBLE STUDIES, RETREATS, PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES BENEFITTING OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF VARYING THEME AND STRUCTURE.
- OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS: ON JUNE 2, 2007, THE SISTERS OF SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA VOTED TO ADOPT OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS AS OUR NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY. THE SORORITY IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE. THE PURPOSE OF OCNA IS TO TO CONQUER OVARIAN CANCER BY UNITING INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN A NATIONAL MOVEMENT. WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO RAISING AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT THIS ORGANIZATION.
- SISTERS BY GRACESM FOUNDATION: AS OF JUNE 7, 2014, THE SISTERS BY GRACE FOUNDATION BECAME THE OFFICIAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA CHRISTIAN SORORITY, INC. THE FOUNDATION FUNCTIONS AS AN ALUMNAE-RUN, NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE SISTERS OF SAO, AND WAS LAUNCHED JUNE 1, 2013 AFTER THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORMED A COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH THE FOUNDATION AND ITS FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT STRIVES TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SISTER DEVELOPMENT IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND MISSION WORK. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO GROW NOT ONLY THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR SISTERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS, BUT ALSO AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHRIST.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.
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 November 2010.
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 October 21, 2026.
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