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Fraternal Order of Eagles

EIN 91-1800734 · Charlottesville, VA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNITING FRATERNALLY IN THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY, TRUST, JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS AND PROMOTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, GLADNESS AND HOPE.

Income
$40,560
Spending
$39,874
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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)
  1. THE GOD, FLAG & COUNTRY ORATORY PROGRAM DRIVES TO BUILD PATRIOTISM AND INSTALL A SENSE OF PRIDE WITHIN OUR YOUTH. THE PROGRAM INVITES CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 10 AND 15 TO PREPARE A THREE(3) MINUTE SPEECH ABOUT WHAT GOD, THEIR FLAG OR THEIR COUNTRY MEANS TO THEM.
  2. THE OPERATION EAGLE PROGRAM HONORS THE SERVICE OF TROOPS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO NOMINATE A FELLOW MEMBER OR CHILD/GRANDCHILD OF A MEMBER CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE US OR CANADA. A LIMITED NUMBER OF NOMINEES WILL BE SELECTED TO RECEIVE GOODS DONATED FROM ACROSS THE JURISDICTION TO BE DELIVERED IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
  3. THE CHILDREN'S DAY CONTEST ENCOURAGES OUR LOCAL AUXILIARIES TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITY EVENTS CENTERED AROUND THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH. IT PROVIDES VALUABLE PREVENTION EDUCATION TO CREATING A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT TO EXPRESS CREATIVITY. THESE EVENTS OFFER THE COMFORT OF HOME AND A SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE TO ALL WHO ATTEND. OUR MEMBERS REACH OUT TO LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS, SAFETY INSTRUCTORS, TEACHERS AND MORE TO PLAN INFORMATIVE SESSIONS THAT WILL EDUCATE CHILDREN USING INTERACTIVE METHODS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.

    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 October 15, 2025 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2025.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 2026.

    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 1991.

    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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