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Hermann Sons Life

EIN 74-0817310 · San Antonio, TX

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

What it says it does

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH LODGE SERVICE.

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

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

INSURANCE BENEFIT PROGRAMS: FRATERNAL INSURANCE - 60,361 MEMBERS IN 105 FRATERNAL LODGES AND 64,960 CERTIFICATES PROVIDING DEATH, ENDOWMENT AND ANNUITY BENEFITS.
HERMANN SONS LIFE RETIREMENT HOME PRIMARILY SUBSIDIZES INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES FOR A DEFINED NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OVER THE AGE OF 65.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: TWO CAMPS AVAILABLE FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND WEEKLY SESSIONS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR AGE 9 TO 13. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN VARIETY OF FUN AND CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ON STRONG COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPING SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS THROUGH ACTIVITIES, GROUP SEATINGS, FAMILY-STYLE MEALS, ETC. SCHOOLS OF DANCE ARE LOCATED IN 32 TEXAS COMMUNITIES. DANCE CLASSES FOR YOUTH AGES 3 TO 17 IN TAP, BALLET, AND JAZZ. AT SCHOOL YEAR END, A RECITAL WITH DANCERS IN COSTUMES. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM ARE HELD WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING THE YEAR.

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

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.
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 May 1940.
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 October 21, 2026.

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