Kappa Omega Tau Fraternity Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
1. PUBLIC PROGRAMS (30%) THE CLUB PARTICIPATES IN SEVERAL UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT REQUIRE BROAD PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS. IN THE SPRING SEMESTER, THIS INCLUDES ALL-UNIVERSITY SING. IN THE FALL SEMESTER, THIS INCLUDES BUILDING A PARADE FLOAT FOR THE ANNUAL BAYLOR HOMECOMING PARADE AND ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL BAYLOR/KOT CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. NET PROCEEDS FROM THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT ARE USED TO SUPPORT VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN WACO, TX. 2. SERVICE PROJECTS (20%) THE CLUB DOES APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN SERVICE PROJECTS IN BOTH THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER WITH AN EXTENDED THREE-DAY SERVICE TRIP EACH SPRING. 3. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (10%) THIS INCLUDES A HOST OF NEW MEMBER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ONE-ON- ONE MEETINGS, STUDY HALL, SERVICE, TRAINING, AND INITIATION. 4. NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT (10%) EACH SEMESTER, THE CLUB TAKES NEW MEMBERS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES SEVERAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE POTENTIAL MEMBERS TO THE CLUB AND VICE VERSA
- Income
- $170,410
- Spending
- $162,681
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF THE BROADER SURROUNDING COMMUNITY BY RAISING MONIES THAT WILL GO TO A LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN NEED. THE NET MONIES RAISED IN THE CURRENT YEAR RESULTED IN A DONATION TO A LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 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 1993.
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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