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National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 Inc

EIN 35-6072032 · Cookeville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Honor the memory of the men and women who contributed toward the preservation of the Union during the Civil War, extending over the years 1861- 1865, foster a spirit of patriotism, loyalty and love of country, uphold the honor of the Flag of the United States of America and give financial aid to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee.

Income
$69,177
Spending
$65,012
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 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 6% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. The National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 provides financial aid to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee as directed in the National Bylaws. Funds were added to the two endowed scholarships awarded annually at LMU.
  2. $3,375 spent. The National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 fosters a spirit of patriotism, loyalty and love of country and strives to uphold the honor of the Flag of the United States of America by donating to various patriotic organizations with monies received from members participating in donation drives and provides JROTC medals and veteran recognition pins to various recipients across the United States. Donations of $6,001 were made to Wreaths Across America for placement of 443 wreaths at Andersonville National Cemetery. A supply of grave markers was purchased for placement on the graves of Civil War soldiers. A donation of $7,000 was made to the Coolidge Medal of Honor Center for the refurbishment of a Civil War MOH and construction of a special display case.
  3. The National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 collects donations and remits said donations to Hindman Settlement School to support education. Donations totaling $3,950 were made to Hindman Settlement School.
  4. $14,751 spent. The National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 promotes information exchange and provides guidance to our members regarding the mission of the Society via board of management meetings and our annual National Congress each year. Workshops for members and reports by Chairs and Officers are given at these meetings to provide highlights of the work of the Society across the country and to provide future guidance and ideas to meet the Society's mission. Zoom workshops are also used to provide guidance/support to existing chapters.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1951.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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