Lakeland District Chapter of the Sons of Allen Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To lead men to an acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, to organize men into units and empower them to meet men's needs in such areas as Evangelism and Stewardship, to teach men the history, doctrine and polity of the African Methodist Episcopal Church with focus on the life, mission and ministry of our ancestral father, Richard Allen, to teach men to witness their faith in daily living, such as in the workplace, the community, and the home, to encourage men to engage in outreach and service as part of Christian servant hood, to seek resources and support for men as husbands and fathers, to empower men to serve as role models to young men and to develop youth ministries such as scouting ministries in local units and to encourage men to share in ecumenical relations.
- Income
- $5,247
- Spending
- $5,147
- Reserves
- 12 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
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
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 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 (2)
- Public Offering contributed to the following church service/events: Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church Planning Meeting, Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church Weekend of Splendor, Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church District Conference, Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School Convention, Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church Prayer Service, 11th Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church Sons of Allen Retreat, West Coast Annual Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church, Ivey Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Nocatee, Florida, Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lakeland, Florida, Mt Siani African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lakeland, Florida. New Mt Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Wauchula, Florida.
- Benevolence/Love Offerings distributed to the following individuals: The Presiding Elder of the Lakeland District African Methodist Episcopal Church, James Hill, St James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bartow, Florida, Harry Williams, St James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bartow, Florida, Edward Lake, II, Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Daytona Beach, Florida, Tehriq Crawford, Mt Sinai African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lakeland, Florida, Jay'Brion Durham, Ivey Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Nocatee, Florida, Romario Rose, St James African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bartow, Florida.
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
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.
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 August 2015.
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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