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	Internal Revenue Manual - 7.25.8 Fraternal Beneficiary Societies
		An organization composed of employees of a railroad company, organized to administer a relief fund for the payment of benefits to its members in case of sickness, accident, or death, fell short of the above definition and was denied exemption.
		The court held that the organization was not exempt under section 101(3) of the 1939 Code (corresponding to section 501(c)(8) of the 1954 and 1986 Codes) and explained that the organization could not be considered a "beneficiary" society where most of its members were not entitled to benefits.
		Subordinate organization formed by local lodge—A nonprofit, subordinate organization, formed and charted by a local lodge of a fraternal beneficiary society exempt from tax under IRC 501(c)(10) to carry on the fraternal and charitable activities of the society in a particular geographical area, is also exempt.
	www.irs.gov /irm/part7/ch10s11.html (0 words)

	Fraternal Societies
		An organization that provides benefits to some, but not all, of its members may qualify for exemption so long as most of the members are eligible for benefits, and criteria for excluding certain members are reasonable.
		An organization has a fraternal purpose if membership is based on a common tie or the pursuit of a common object. The organization must also have a substantial program of fraternal activities.
		To be exempt, a fraternal organization should apply for exemption.
	www.irs.gov /charities/nonprofits/article/0,,id=96202,00.html (0 words)

	Fraternal Associateions, Fraternal Orders and Freemasonry
		One encyclopedia defines a fraternal order as "an organization whose members are usually bound by oath and which makes extensive use of secret ritual in the conduct of their meetings." They are usually gender exclusive (men or women, but not both), but not necessarily.
		Other fraternal groups, without the insurance feature, were formed mainly for the purpose of fellowship and to inculcate in their members principles and tenets of virtue and morality.
		Fraternal orders in their hey-day were an important part of male society when we were mostly a small-town society.
	www.sric-canada.org /fraternalism.html (0 words)

	Hokah Fraternal Organizations \| Hokah Fraternal Services (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fraternal organizations are usually groups of people that organize themselves based around certain specific religious, ethnic, spiritual, societal or economic goals and try to promote those goals through various activities.
		Most fraternal organizations will require their members to undergo some sort of initiation ritual or ceremony in order to become a participating member and will often make them pay annual dues in order to promote the organizations activities.
		Fraternal organizations will usually require their members to undergo some sort of initiation ritual or ceremony in order to become a member, and will often hold regular meetings to discuss issues of importance to the group.
	www.magicyellow.com /category/Fraternal_Organizations/Hokah_MN.html (0 words)

	Open Directory - Society:Organizations:Fraternal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fraternal organizations with membership limited to or consisting primarily of a particular ethnic group and which identifies itself with that ethnic group.
		Fraternal organizations advocating racial supremacy, hatred toward other groups, terrorist activities, or similar beliefs that are generally hostile to specific people or groups outside the organization.
		Fraternal organizations that are affiliated with a specific religion or have a primary mission of a religious nature.
	dmoz.org /Society/Organizations/Fraternal/desc.html (0 words)

	Policy and Guidelines - Greek Life, UB
		Social fraternal organizations are defined as student groups whose primary concern is the personal, intellectual, and social development of members.
		No Social fraternal organization shall be recognized or permitted to remain on campus if its constitution, rules, regulations, or practices deny membership to any person on the basis of race, creed, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
		Recognition of social fraternal organizations shall not be construed as agreement, support, or approval by the University, but only as recognition of the rights of the organization to exist at the University, subject to established conditions.
	wings.buffalo.edu /student-life/vp/affairs/greeklife/grpol.shtml (0 words)

	Membership
		The emblem of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is the American bald eagle, adopted at the turn of the century when many fraternal organizations chose an animal symbol to represent them.
		As a fraternal organization, the Fraternal Order of Eagles is one of a specific type of organization permitted to do so by recent decisions of the Supreme Courts of both Canada and the United States.
		But for the memberships of each organization to retain their right to define their common bond, the Fraternal Order of Eagles does require that, to apply for membership in one organization, candidates may not at the same time be members in the other.
	members.tripod.com /eagles4361/id18.htm (0 words)

	How to start a new chapter
		The objectives and actions of the fraternal organizations associated with Lycoming College must be consistent with the objectives and policies of the College.
		New groups organizing as local fraternal organizations may be granted preliminary approval for a probationary period of three years.
		Final approval for a newly organized local fraternal organization will be granted by the President of the College, in consultation with the Dean of Student Affairs, only after the group has maintained a minimum membership of thirty for two years.
	www.lycoming.edu /stuprograms/expansion.htm (0 words)

	Fraternal Societies (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fraternal Societies are associations of persons drawn together by common interests and may be organized chiefly to provide companionship and pleasure for its members; to furnish its members with certain benefits such as life, accident, and health insurance; or to help their communities.
		Fraternal Order of Eagles - Founded in Seattle, WA in 1898 as a local good-fellowship group, this order is a benefit-paying fraternal organization whereby membership dues are collected to supply member with services which include medical consultation and sick and funeral benefits.
		The society's principal fraternal service besides providing benefits to the families of deceased members is the granting of polio benefits without extra cost to its premium-paying members.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/topic/misc/AmericanFactsTrivia/Societies/fraternal_societies.htm (0 words)

	Fraternal Organization Policy \| University of Colorado at Boulder
		As used herein, the term, “Fraternal Organization,” means any private organization that maintains a residential facility composed primarily of UCB students, either male or female, that is organized primarily for social purposes and that maintains restrictive membership policies.
		As used herein, the term, “Recruitment/Rush Activities” means nonacademic gatherings and similar activities sponsored by a Fraternal Organization to which UCB students are invited and which is reasonably understood to be held for the purpose of encouraging them to join the Fraternal Organization.
		Any Registered Fraternal Organization found to have violated any applicable law or policy may be subject to the suspension or revocation of access to University programs, activities, services, and facilities.
	www.colorado.edu /policies/fraternalorg.html (0 words)

	Fraternal
		Fraternal organizations are associations of people bound together for social, literary, religious, philosophical, athletic or philanthropic purposes.
		Later, the Greeks and Romans fostered fraternal societies, and among the benefits accorded the member was that of the paid burial.
		In an era when parish and fraternal societies were popular, Father McGivney felt there should be some way to strengthen the religious faith of his flock and provide financial support for families overwhelmed by illness or the death of the breadwinner.
	www.rootsweb.net /~okgenweb/resource/fraternal.htm (0 words)

	Exemption Description
		The veterans organization assessment freeze (35 ILCS 200/10-240) allows qualified veterans organizations (chartered under federal law) to elect to freeze the assessed value (AV) of the real property it owns and on which is located the principal building for the post, camp, or chapter.
		The IRC 501(c)(10) Fraternal Organization Assessment Freeze allows qualified fraternal organizations chartered by the state of Illinois prior to 1900, or its subordinate organization or entity, to elect to freeze the assessed value of the real property it owns and uses.
		The IRC 501(c)(8) Fraternal Organization Assessment Freeze allows qualified fraternal organizations, or its subordinate organization or entity who had its national headquarters in Illinois on December 31, 1926 or was chartered in Illinois in July 1986, to elect to freeze the assessed value of the real property it owns and uses.
	www.ci.galesburg.il.us /assessor/exemptiondescrip.htm (0 words)

	Moose - The Family Fraternity
		The Loyal Order of Moose is a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888, with nearly 1 million men in roughly 1,800 Lodges, in all 50 states and four Canadian provinces, plus Great Britain and Bermuda.
		Mooseheart Child City and School, founded in 1913 by the Moose organization, is a 1,000-acre community and educational facility in Chicago's far-west suburbs, built and operated for children and teens in need of a stable home.
		Moosehaven is a 70-acre community established and supported by the Moose organization for its members and their spouses.
	www.mooseintl.org (421 words)

	Subchapter X. Charitable/Fraternal Solicitation (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The purpose of this subchapter is to safeguard the public against fraudulent and misleading charitable/fraternal solicitations, thereby enhancing public confidence in legitimate charitable/fraternal organizations.
		(b) There shall be a written contract between a professional solicitor and a charitable/fraternal organization that clearly states the respective obligations of the professional solicitor and the charitable/fraternal organization and the compensation terms of the professional solicitor.
		To the extent the amount/percentage of the contribution to be turned over to the charitable/fraternal organization is not known at the time of the solicitation, the person shall disclose a good faith estimate of the percentage/amount of the contribution to be turned over to the charitable/fraternal organization;
	www.delcode.state.de.us /title6/c025/sc10 (0 words)

	Society: Home, I.B.P.O.E.W.
		Fraternal organizations proved popular among African Americans for the same reasons that they proved popular among other Americans: providing financial, spiritual, and emotional aid, they were invaluable to the communities they served.
		This organization provided the rough model on which the IBPOEW was based, but theirs was not a friendly relationship.
		With the help of another African American fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, the first chapter of the Black Elks was instituted in Cincinnati in 1899, with the full title of Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World.
	northbysouth.kenyon.edu /2000/Fraternal/ibpoew.htm (0 words)

	About the EPC \| Position Paper: Abortion
		Participation in secretive fraternal organizations naturally involves the taking of oaths and vows, both with respect to commitment to the organization and secrecy surrounding some of its practices.
		Although the taking of vows is a significant factor to be considered in the propriety of secretive fraternal organizations, it is those vows in connection with the teaching and practice of such organizations which may present serious difficulties for the Christian.
		If in the practices of an organization it takes upon itself the functions of the church, it is a de facto church in spite of claims to the contrary.
	www.epc.org /about-epc/pastoral-letters/fraternal-orgs.html (0 words)

	Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police
		Organized into 42 Local Lodges, we are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.
		The Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police Associates is a nonprofit fraternal organization which donates to numerous charities annually.
		Uniquely, the Fraternal Order of Police is vigorously involved in oversight of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan, the Elected Officials Retirement Plan and the Arizona State Retirement System because our members are stakeholders in all four pension plans.
	www.azfop.com /default.asp (0 words)

	RVY Declaration in Wollersheim re: Sea Org Control of Scientology
		Scientology is seeking to deceive this court regarding two primary targets: (1) that the Sea Organization is a loose-knit "fraternal organization" with no role in management; and, (2) that David Miscavige has no role or position as it relates to the management of Scientology or control over this case.
		The representation that the Sea Organization is a "fraternal order" are the misdirections of Miscavige and others who seek to hide the true function of the Sea Organization from this court.
		In other words, the most senior officer at an organization might have an earned rank of lieutenant or even an enlisted rank but they are given the brevet rank of "Captain" of the organization and wear that insignia while he/she holds that position.
	www.lermanet.com /reference/RVYinWoller.htm (0 words)

	DaVinci: Society> Organizations> Fraternal
		Area residents speak out about smoking banPekin Daily Times, IL - Jan 16, 2007Members of fraternal organizations such as the Moose Lodge, the Eagles Lodge and the Pekin Boat Club pay dues, she said, and she thinks they would not be...
		and be responsible for cleanup, and the need for the two fraternal organizations that lost their headquarters to keep hundreds of members informed.
		Chartered Organizations - which includes the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS and fraternal organizations Moose, Elks and Eagles.
	www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Society/Organizations/Fraternal (0 words)

	Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge Home Page
		The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 324,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges.
		Columbus State Community College cops to carry guns Columbus OH, FOP Lodge 9, After discussion in a closed-door meeting last week, the board decided that the college's police force needs to have guns to properly protect students and staff.
		Police Union Upset Daley Stalled Talks Chicago IL, FOP Lodge 7, The Fraternal Order of Police has sent a letter to City Hall protesting Mayor Daley's decision to slow down contract talks with rank-and-file police officers until a new Chicago Police superintendent is chosen.
	www.grandlodgefop.org (0 words)

	Masonic Info, One Man's Opinion of a Superb Fraternal Organization.
		It is my personal belief that in many ways this ancient organization is more beneficial to it's membership in these modern times than ever before.
		The Masons do charity work, but it is primarily a fraternal organization whose goal is to encourage a good person to be better.
		Then, there are the benefits of self worth and moral improvement that is derived from being a member of a fraternal organization like the Masons.
	www.kirk-white.com /DUKE/masoni~1.htm (0 words)

	Nonprofit Law: Sales tax fraternal organization New Jersey
		Been practicing law and especially law of nonprofit organizations since 1990 when I was admitted to the New York Bar.
		and you will see that your organization would need to be exempt under section 501(c)(3) which is why I asked you for the subsection of section 501 (c) that you were organized under.
		Your question then is narrowed dow to whether organizations like health and fitness clubs or your club are required to collects sales taxes on membership and initiation fees under the Sales tax law.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Nonprofit-Law-2266/Sales-tax-fraternal-organization-1.htm (0 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Organizations: Fraternal (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Fraternal History of Marin County: A Survey of Secret Societies - A survey of secret societies, including a general history of various fraternities and their specific impact on Marin County California.
		Fraternal Organizations and Their Role in a Voluntary Society - Article about fraternalism from an outsider.
		Fraternal Associations, Fraternal Orders and Freemasonry - Article on the changes in society and their effects on fraternalism.
	dmoz.org /Society/Organizations/Fraternal (0 words)

	Laws, Acts, and Legislation
		To amend sections 2915.101 and 2915.13 of the Revised Code to allow a veteran's organization, fraternal organization, or sporting organization that is licensed to conduct bingo to retain one hundred per cent of the net profit from the proceeds of the sale of instant bingo for its own charitable purposes.
		(c) Forty-five per cent may be deducted and retained by the organization for the organization's expenses in conducting the instant bingo game.
		of the Revised Code, that permit may be subject to suspension, revocation, or cancellation if the veteran's organization, fraternal organization, or sporting organization violates a provision of sections 2915.01 to 2915.13 of the Revised Code.
	www.legislature.state.oh.us /bills.cfm?ID=125_HB_263 (0 words)

	Society: Home, Knights of Pythias
		The Fraternal Order of Knights of Pythias and its members are dedicated to the cause of universal peace.
		In response to the anger, hatred, and revenge that was rampant during the Civil war years, Justus Henry Rathbone felt that the solidarity of brotherhood had dissapeared in American society.
		He believed that the level of friendship and brotherhood that was illustrated in this story should be the basis for his new fraternal organization.
	northbysouth.kenyon.edu /2000/Fraternal/realpythias.htm (0 words)

	Fraternal - Delta Phi (Site not responding. Last check: )
		is the oldest, continuous social fraternity in the country dating back to 1827, when nine young men consecrated an organization based upon study, friendship and lifelong bonds that has lasted to this day.
		The fraternal bonds that transcend across countless generations are something which can only be experienced and are not that which words can do justice.
		In today's societal trend to judge and prosecute, I encourage you to seek out not the negative actions of the few, but the positive impact that a fraternal organization such as Delta Phi instils upon the developing young men of the future.
	members.aol.com /LloydKap5/Fraternal_Delta_Phi.html (0 words)

	Fraternal Regalia: About University Apparel, Inc.
		Our staff members belong to both Greek-lettered and Masonic fraternal organizations and should be able to assist you with any ordering questions you may have.
		They are shown as examples of the work that we have done in the past and that we can make for your particular organization.
		Greek letters, name, or insignia of particular fraternal organizations are not necessarily being sold under a license or other sponsorship from those organizations, and the manufacture and/or sale of products contained herein does not necessarily indicate approval by a national or local organization.
	www.fraternalregalia.com /aboutus.html (0 words)

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