Sons of Italy in America
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What it says it does
We are a local chapter of the order Sons of Italy in America dedicated to promoting our culture, traditions, language and legacy of our ancesters. There are approximately 500 members.
- Income
- $207,354
- Spending
- $120,697
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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 (4)
- $65,743 spent. Italian Festa (Festival) An annual event for the public to enjoy Italian food and drinks, Italian activities and tradition, and music. Profits pay for charitable giving, member activities, and reserves for the long term continuance of the Lodge.
- $1,775 spent. On our grounds, every year we hold a Bocce Tournament that brings teams from Canada and the surrounding states, First Prize is $1,000. We do this along with our sister organization. From the tournament revenue we are able to donate to many local charities.
- $11,682 spent. We host a varitey of social and cultural events. These events allow our members to gather and socialize in a setting that celebrates our shared culture and heritage.
- $1,878 spent. On our park-like grounds, we hold an annual evert, the Eddie Guerriero Bocce Classic Tournament, in which our members come together and participate in spirited competition playing a sport that is important to our culture and traditions.
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)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
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.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society 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 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 November 1972.
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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