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Demolay International

EIN 43-1722585 · Lexington Pk, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREPARING YOUNG MEN TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL, HAPPY, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. DEMOLAY OPENS DOORS FOR YOUNG MEN AGED 12 TO 21 BY DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS SO VITALLY NEEDED IN SOCIETY TODAY. CONTINUED ON SCH O. DEMOLAY BASES ITS VISION, MISSION, AND PURPOSE ON 7 CARDINAL VIRTUES; FILIAL LOVE, REVERENCE FOR SACRED THINGS, COURTESY, COMRADESHIP, FIDELITY, CLEANNESS, AND PATRIOTISM. DEMOLAY COMBINES THIS SERIOUS MISSION WITH A FUN APPROACH THAT BUILDS IMPORTANT BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG MEMBERS IN MORE THAN 1,000 CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE. IN DEMOLAY, YOUNG MEN LEARN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, BUDGETING, LEADERSHIP, ATHLETICS, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. DEMOLAY MEMBERS ALSO HAVE FUN IN A SAFE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
5
Volunteers
4,900
Highest pay
$93,841, executive director

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $537,818 spent. MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTER SERVICES: COSTS OF PROVIDING PROGRAM AND APPLICATION MATERIAL TO MEMBERS; MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO EDUCATE, BUILD CHARACTER, AND CREATE FELLOWSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS.
  2. $656,777 spent. THE SUPREME COUNCIL & CONGRESS: COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RULES & REGULATIONS AIMED AT PROVIDING REWARDING PROGRAMS TO YOUTH TO ENCOURAGE THE NECESSARY AND PROPER DEVELOPMENT INTO MANHOOD.
  3. $10,776 spent. HONORS & AWARDS: COST INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH AWARDS GIVEN TO MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS ACHEIVEMENTS; THE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP, MERITORIOUS SERVICES, HEROISM, AND SAVING LIVES.

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? 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 December 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 July 1996.

    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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