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Saint Andrews Society of Philadelphia

EIN 23-7079392 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Education-Scottish heritage, promotion, education assistance - Scottish charities & pipers - Scottish funerals and cultural events

Income
$407,359
Spending
$256,536
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
112.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
74

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 112.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 June 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 (17)
  1. $66,244 spent. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. His feast day is November 30 and his Saints Day is a celebration and education of Scottish culture and heritage with traditional food, music (especially bagpipes) and Scottish dancing. The cross on which St. Andrew was crucified has been adopted as the national flag of Scotland and incorporated into the Union flag. The Saints Day is celebrated in Philadelphia with an annual gala dinner. Several historical treasures and relics owned by the Society are carried in the annual St. Andrews Day procession that is part of the festivities. There were 261 in attendance at the 12/5/2024 annual St. Andrews Day event.
  2. $28,553 spent. Supper meetings of the members, officers, and board are conducted to explore issues related to Scottish heritage and to conduct the business affairs of the Society. Guest speakers enhance the event by sharing their experiences.
  3. $17,399 spent. Assistance Fund Donations to the following: The Carpenters Company of the City and County of Philadelphia = $2,500 HC Wood Inc = $324 Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution = $250 Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia = $5,000 Faith Assembly of God = $5,000 Ryans Case for Smiles = $1,000 United States Piping Foundation = $3,000 Miscellaneous = $325
  4. $34,280 spent. The Robert Burns Night Supper is a tribute dinner saluting the Scottish Bard Robert Burns. Approximately 175 attendees were present at the event on 1/24/2025.
  5. $17,650 spent. The Ceilidh Event is a family event promoting Scottish heritage and traditions in the U.S. The event features Scottish music, food, dancing, and storytelling attended by approximately 150 participants on 3/22/2025.
  6. $14,208 spent. Golf outing to celebrate the links sport of Scottish origin was held on 5/8/2025.
  7. $12,799 spent. Hunting, fishing, special events. Participants honor the gentlemanly outdoor sport of bird hunting & fishing, and march with Scottish Pipers in the annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.
  8. $1,538 spent. Scottish Monument expenses and maintenance. The Scottish Memorial of Philadelphia is displayed at Front & Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia.
  9. $5,571 spent. Pipers playing traditional Scottish bagpipes at funerals & cultural events
  10. $1,371 spent. Cleaning of one of the relics maintained at the Society
  11. The Robert Burns Night Supper is a tribute dinner saluting 34280. 0. 29029.
  12. The Ceilidh Event is a family event promoting 17650. 0. 12497.
  13. Golf outing to celebrate the links sport of Scottish origin 14208. 0. 14010.
  14. Hunting, fishing, special events. 12799. 0. 4336.
  15. Scottish Monument expenses and maintenance. 1538. 0. 0.
  16. Pipers playing traditional Scottish bagpipes 5571. 0. 0.
  17. Cleaning of one of the relics maintained at the Society 1371. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 June 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 December 1928.

    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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