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Clan Currie Society Inc

EIN 22-3151231 · Summit, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY,TRADITIONS, AND CULTURE OF THE SCOTTISH CLAN CURRIE

Income
$140,010
Spending
$147,336
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $116,232 spent. THE PIPES OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS THE CLASSIC SCOTTISH AND IRISH MUSIC & CULTURAL BACKGROUNG.THE EVENT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA. THE PIPES OF CHRISTMAS OFFERS A MIX OF TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY AND SACRED MUSIC PERFORMED BY THE HIGHLAND PIPES AND CELTRIC INSTRUMENTS INTERWOVEN WITH HOLY SCRIPTURE AND CELTRIC POETRY AND LITERATURE. THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS VIDEOTAPED AND AIRED ON TELEVISION DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT FUND ORGANIZATIONS,OTHER CULTURAL AND CUMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
  2. $11,510 spent. TARTAN DAY AT ELLIS ISLAND AND THE HIGHLAND GAMES & PARADE PROVIDES SCOTISH RITE MUSIC, GAMES AND FOOD. TARTAN DAY ON ELLIS ISLAND IS ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL SCOTTISH EVENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY COLLABORATES WITH THEELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM TO COORDINATE THIS ANNUAL EVENT.PROGRAMMING FOR THISEVENT HAS INCLUDED EXHIBITS ON THE JACOBITES AND AMERICA. THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN MUIR,AND A CELEBRATION OF THE TARTAN IN ADDITION TO THE PERFORMANCES OF SCOTTISH ARTISTS INCLUDING PIPERS,DRUMMERS,HIGHLAND DANCERS,FIDDLERS AND HARPISTS.
  3. $4,167 spent. TO FOSTER,PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE EDUCATION IN ALL RELATED AREAS OF THE HISTORY,CULTURE, MUSIC, LANGUAGE ,ARTS,CRAFTS,CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS OF THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE WORLD AT LARGE.THIS HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A NUMBER OF OUTREACH PROGRAMS,INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY FILMS,TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH HERITIAGE PROGRAMING AND EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSOPARTICIPATES IN PROGRAMING,SCHOLARSHIPS,AND AWARDS.THE ACADEMIC AND CURRIE SYMPOSIUMS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION OF THE SCOTTISH HERITAGE,CULTURE AND CUSTOMS.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE OF SCOTTISH DECENT AND GENEALOGYTO PROMOTE DISCUSSIONS AMONG CLAN MEMBERS. THE SOCIETY HAS OVER 3000 MEMBERS WORLDWIDE THAT GATHER VIA THE SOCIETY`S WEBSITE AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 April 2025.

    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 January 1994.

    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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