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National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

EIN 23-6420802 · Maple Glen, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, a Congressionally Chartered Organization, chartered the Pennsylvania Society (PASSAR) in 1893. The Philadelphia Continental Chapter of PASSAR is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization, which, like PASSAR, is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and teaching that history to future generations. The Philadelphia Continental Chapter works with PASSAR in these efforts, while PASSAR serves as a liaison to the National Society.

Income
$434,169
Spending
$35,062
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
480

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 27 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 47 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $8,214 spent. Member services: Along with PASSAR, the Philadelphia Continental Chapter (PCC) provides genealogical services and assists new members in researching their patriot ancestors. The PCC also collects dues on behalf of the National Society and PASSAR and forwards them to those organizations. The PCC also provides liability insurance coverage for members, publishes a newsletter, maintains an active website and supports activities planned by the PASSAR and National Society in the Philadelphia area.
  2. $26,848 spent. Patriotism and other educational work: The Philadelphia Continental Chapter (PCC) encourages its members and the public to perform patriotic service. The PCC supports Memorial Day grave marking of Revolutionary War patriots and maintains an active Color Guard unit, which participates in a wide variety of public events like parades, commemorations, veterans events, etc. The PCC also provides scholarships and other awards to local area students through school programs. The PCC supports Scouting in the Philadelphia area.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1966.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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