Meridian Lodge 1628 Loyal Order of Moose
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families estimated at more than 1000 persons.
- Income
- $209,559
- Spending
- $225,660
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $21,487, social quarters manager
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 April 30, 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 April 30, 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 (14)
- $19,047 spent. Operate a swimming pool which provides opportunity for enjoyment by the entire family.
- $59,345 spent. Social Quarters where members can fellowship with each other, enjoy alcoholic and non alcohol drinks and snacks.
- $10,246 spent. Entertainment of music, pool, cards, darts, and other activities for Members Only.
- $19,751 spent. Committee and Activity Groups such as Moose Riders Group, Moose Legion, Camping and Sports
- $23,647 spent. Insurance Expense
- $700 spent. Payments to Affiliates
- $6,019 spent. Convention & Conferences
- $31,947 spent. Occupancy Expenses
- $3,364 spent. Office Expenses
- $3,362 spent. Payroll Tax Payments
- $30,606 spent. Employee Salary & Wages
- $10,550 spent. Officer Salary
- $7,066 spent. Benefits Paid to members
- $10 spent. Additional Fundraising Income for Members only
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1935.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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