Newport Social Order of Owls Inc
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What it says it does
THE ORDER OF OWLS IS A FRATERNAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING COMMUNITY SPIRIT, MUTUAL SUPPORT, AND SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS. WE AIM TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH A RANGE OF PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MEMBERS CAN CONNECT, CONTRIBUTE, AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT. BY PROMOTING VALUES OF CAMARADERIE, CHARITY, AND SERVICE, WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THE BROADER SOCIETY.
- Income
- $465,487
- Spending
- $416,676
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $7,006, officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
- THE ORDER OF OWLS IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH VARIOUS PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS. WE ORGANIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS CHARITABLE EVENTS, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING DRIVES, COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP PROJECTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUR MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED, PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD.
- THE ORDER OF OWLS IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP AND MUTUAL AID AMONG ITS MEMBERS. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN COME TOGETHER TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS AND BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. WE FACILITATE A VARIETY OF SOCIAL EVENTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE AID TO THOSE IN NEED. BY FOSTERING A SENSE OF UNITY AND CAMARADERIE, WE AIM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
- THE ORDER OF OWLS IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP AND MUTUAL AID AMONG ITS MEMBERS. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN COME TOGETHER TO SHARE COMMON INTERESTS AND BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. WE FACILITATE A VARIETY OF SOCIAL EVENTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDE AID TO THOSE IN NEED. BY FOSTERING A SENSE OF UNITY AND CAMARADERIE, WE AIM TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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)(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.
Not 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 December 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 May 2023.
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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