Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The purpose of the Fraternity shall be to bring about a union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in order to: (a) Stimulate the attainment of ideals and ambitions of its members; (b) Disseminate and inculcate those ideals among those with whom its member come in contact; (c) Cooperate with the schools where its chapters may be located in fostering these ideals; (d) Occupy a progressive, helpful and constructive place in the civic and political life, domestically, and internationally; (e) Prepare its members for greater usefulness in causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; and, (f) Aid down-trodden humanity in its effort to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
- Income
- $170,321
- Spending
- $223,061
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 October 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 Fatherhood & Mentoring committee provided mental and physical health awareness programs, support resources, and training to over 50 fathers and 250 disadvantaged youth.
- The Third Districts scholarship initiatives provided over $38,000 in scholarship funding to deserving college-bound high school seniors through its Achievement Week, Undergraduate Assistance, Undergraduate Affairs, and District Foundation giving.
- The Talent Hunt program provided talent search, exhibition, and scholarship programming throughout the State of Virginia and the District of Columbia all focused on identifying artistically talented high school youth and promoting their artistic academic advancement. The Talent Hunt committee provided a platform for over 40 young artists and supported their development by awarding over $8,000 in scholarships to top performers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club 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 October 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 February 1967.
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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