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Oklahoma Square Dance Federation Inc

EIN 73-6121209 · Weatherford, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FEDERAL TAX CODE.

Income
$58,353
Spending
$83,613
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 78%
Employees
0

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 82 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $75,932 spent. OSDFS MAIN ACTIVITY IS THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL WHICH PROMOTES & RAISES FUNDS AT THE ANNUAL OKLAHOMA FESTIVAL. OSDF PROVIDES A VINTAGE CAR, PURCHASES THE TICKETS AND THE DANCERS SELL THE TICKETS FOR $1 OSDF PREPARES FOR THE NOVEMBER FESTIVAL ALL YEAR.
  2. $3,162 spent. IN AN EFFORT TO FULFILL THE OSDF MISSION TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE SQUARE AND ROUND DANCING, OSDF NORMALLY HOLDS 1 ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN NOVEMBER EACH YEAR AND 1 ROUNDUP IN MARCH. DURING THESE EVENTS THEY PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION TO PROMOTE AND SHARE IDEAS FOR GROWING THIS CULTURAL EVENT IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THEY ALSO HOLD BOARD MEETINGS DURING THOSE TIMES TO DISCUSS AND CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF OSDF. THEY HOLD SEVERAL DANCES AND WORKSHOPS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE VOLUNTEERS PAY THEIR OWN EXPENSES TO ATTEND ALL ACTIVITIES. IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE SQUARE DANCING AROUND THE STATE AND VISIT OTHER CLUBS AND DISTRICTS THE FEDERATION HAS A VISIT 9 PROGRAM. WHEN DANCERS VISIT THE PRESELECTED DANCES THEY WILL PURCHASE SMALL DANGLES FROM EACH DISTRICT. THEY THEN WEAR THE DANGLES AT OTHER DANCES.
  3. $2,322 spent. OSDF SPONSORS A FUND RAISER DANCE TO HELP SUPPORT THE SHRINERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO DALLAS WHERE THE MAIN BURN FACILITY IS LOCATED. ALL REVENUE RAISED IS DONATED TO THE SHRINERS ORGANIZATION. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A ZERO COST.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2016.

    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 2024.

    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 May 2017.

    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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