Federal Bureau of Investigation Recreation Association Newark
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What it says it does
To promote and encourage social and recreational welfare among members and to engender a feeling of fellowship and spirit of camaraderie.
- Income
- $23,835
- Spending
- $33,281
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 (3)
- $90,558 spent. The sale of goods is the primary program service which consists of selling merchandise to generate revenue which is then used to fund recreational and social activities for members. there are approximately 900 members who benefit from this program service. The related expenses include: 1) Cost of goods sold totaling $83,363 as well as 2) other expenses associated with sales such as credit card processor fees of $2,987, a point of sale device data $345, and NJ sales taxes of $3,861. NOTE: amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
- $25,640 spent. The FBIRA organized and funded multiple events during the year with total expenses of approximately $25,640. The events included March Madness - 3/21/2024; Pretzel Day - 4/18/2024; Softball Game - 5/17/2024; Ice Cream Social - 6/26/2024; Dessert Competition - 8/22/2024; Field Day - 9/27/2024; Annual BBQ - 10/17/2024; Pumpkin Carving Contest - 10/2024; Office Holiday Party - 12/6/2024; Kids Holiday Party - 12/13/2024
- $4,575 spent. The FBIRA ensured that vending machines were stocked with food and beverages for the benefit of Newark office employees. This inventory was valued at approximately $4,575. NOTE: amount has been rounded to the nearest dollar.
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)(4) social welfare organization.
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, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 August 2017.
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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