Society of the Friendly Sons of St Patrick of Los Angeles
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THIS EXEMPT ORG. IS TO HAVE AN ANNUAL DINNER ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY FOR MEMBERS & GUESTS, HONOR A MEMBER OF THE L. A. COMMUNITY DESERVING OF RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICES & PROMOTE CAMARADERIE; & TO DONATE A PORTION OF EXCESS FUNDS RAISED ANNUALLY TO VARIOUS CHARITIES.
- Income
- $310,536
- Spending
- $317,077
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 April 30, 2025, 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 April 30, 2025, 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)
- $239,958 spent. THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK OF LOS ANGELES HOST AN ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER TO HONOR A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DESERVING OF RECOGNITION AND OUTSTANDING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ANNUAL BANQUET ALSO SERVES AS A FORUM TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN GOODWILL AMONG THE MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE CAMARADERIE.
- $40,459 spent. LUNCHEONS, GATHERINGS, AND MEETINGS ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE 85 MEMBERS TO CONGREGATE AND MEET ONE ANOTHER, TO CREATE CAMARADERIE, TO BE EDUCATED BY THE GUEST SPEAKERS AND TO DISCUSS EVENT PLANNING.
- $26,127 spent. THE ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S PARTY TAKES PLACE FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK OF LOS ANGELES TO HONOR THE CURRENT PRESIDENT FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE TO FORTIFY THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY BY CREATING FORUMS FOR FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY TO MEET ONE ANOTHER AND THEN TO DONATE TO CHARITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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