Society of Former Special Agents of the Fbi Inc
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What it says it does
To preserve our shared FBI values; to support the welfare of our members through services, benefits, and career networking; to offer programs of fellowship, education, service, and history; and to promote the FBI and law enforcement/national security communities.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $134,132, executive director
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- The Society maintains an electronic and printed directory of all members. It also communicates regularly with all members through a monthly printed magazine and weekly electronic communications that provide timely information on matters of significance to its members.
- The Society hosts an annual conference each year in a different part of the country for members that includes business matters for the Society, but also recreational and networking opportunities.
- The Society's 112 chapters are supported through a membership database and materials sent from Society headquarters in Virginia. The Society provides support to members and family members concerning their federal benefits. The chapters provide local networking opportunities and ongoing training for members. The Society also maintains an on-line career center assisting members obtain post-FBI employment. The Society also provides career days in locations around the country, where speakers provide training to associate and regular members concerning how to obtain employment after their employment with the FBI.
- Membership Directory: Bi-annual membership information listing in printed book form and online form. This directory is used by all members to network together.
Source: Form 990 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 July 1985.
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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