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Universal Fraternity 149

EIN 88-3344049 · Stratford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY LODGE NO. 149 OPERATES UNDER THE PRINCIPLES AND TEACHINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CONNECTICUT A.F. & A.M., WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MANKIND THROUGH MORALITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, BROTHERHOOD, CHARITY, AND GOODWILL TOWARD ALL PEOPLE.

Income
$21,628
Spending
$21,807
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 33 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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, 2025, 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. $1,100 spent. ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF BROTHERS OF THE FRATERNITY, TURKEYS AND FOOD DONATIONS WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED TO HELP THEM PREPARE A PROPER THANKSGIVING MEAL. THIS INITIATIVE WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES COULD GATHER AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH DIGNITY, WARMTH, AND GRATITUDE.
  2. $980 spent. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK BAG GIVEAWAY. DURING THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE, WITH BROTHERS' DONATIONS, OVER 100 BOOK BAGS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE DONATED TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN NEED TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
  3. $4,375 spent. BROTHERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DURING TIMES OF HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY WHEN A BROTHER EXPERIENCES THE LOSS OF A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER, THE LODGE COMES TOGETHER TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, MORAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP THE FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF GRIEF.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2025.

    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 August 2022.

    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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