Travelers Protective Assn of America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR FELLOWSHIP AND ALTRUSTIC SERVICE, ACCIDENTAL INJURY BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES; FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH NETWORKING; ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE TO DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS THAT ARE RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE ASSOCIATION; LEADING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ON CHILD AND SAFETY ISSUES.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $115,945, chief administrative offic
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 TRAVELERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA IS AN ACCIDENTAL INJURY ONLY BENEFIT SOCIETY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 10,388 MEMBERS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE $ 137,120 FOR BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS FOR ACCIDENTAL INJURY AND-OR DEATH BENEFITS. THE REMAINING EXPENSES COVER OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM A PORTION OF DUES PAID BY MEMBERS AND INCOME EARNED ON INVESTMENTS.
- THE SAFETY PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION AT COST FOR MEMBERS AT COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENTS. OUR POSTS (LODGES) ORDER MATERIAL FROM US AT OR BELOW COST FOR THEIR PROGRAMS. ALL LEAFLETS AND BROCHURES ARE PRINTED IN-HOUSE AS A PART OF THE DUTIES OF OUR PERSONNEL. SOME ITEMS SUCH AS BUMPER STICKERS ARE OUT SOURCED AND ARE AVAILABLE AT COST TO OUR POSTS (LODGES). EXPENSES INCLUDE COSTS FOR MATERIALS AND AN ANNUAL ALLOWANCE FOR SAFETY CHAIRS IN ATTENDING THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING.
- COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A PROGRAM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH OUR POSTS ARE LOCATED. MEMBERS PROMOTE VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS DRIVING ELDERLY TO THE STORE AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS; ASSISTING SHUT-INS WITH MEALS, REPAIRS ON THE HOME, MOWING GRASS OR SHOVELING SNOW; PARTICIPATING IN MEALS ON WHEELS, FOOD DRIVES, BLOOD DRIVES, OR VISITS TO SENIOR CENTERS. COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIRS RECEIVE AN ALLOWANCE FOR ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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 April 1941.
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 November 4, 2026.
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