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Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association

EIN 23-0607055 · Harrisburg, PA

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What it says it does

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME AND THE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL.

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

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

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

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

Programs described in its return (3)

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROMOTION OF THE INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION OF MEMBERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH ANNUAL CONVENTION, PERIODIC PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS.
PFDA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE FUNERAL PROFESSION'S FINEST LEGAL EXPERTISE. WE PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO PFDA MEMBERS THROUGH COUNSEL MEMO'S, PFDA LEGAL/REGULATORY PUBLICATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS WITH OUR GENERAL COUNSEL.
OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE ALLOWS US TO TAKE A STRONG LEGISLATIVE STANCE ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING OUR PROFESSION. THE FUNERAL PROFESSION IS CHANGING RAPIDLY. THERE IS A CONTINUED INCREASE IN UNLICENSED PRACTICIONERS OPERATING WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE. IF YOU ARE AN INVOLVED MEMBER OF PFDA, YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THE PROCESS AND HAVE A SAY ABOUT THE FUNERAL PROFESSION'S RESPONSE. NO OTHER ORGANIZATION EXISTS EXCLUSIVELY TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF PENNSYLVANIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS IN TODAY'S RAPIDLY CHANGING ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CLIMATE. PFDA ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES WITHIN OUR MEMBER COMMUNITIES. MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING, MASS CASUALTY AND DISASTER TRAINING PROGRAMS AND NATIONAL MEMORIAL CAMPAIGNS.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 January 1945.
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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