Offers life, health to members. Domestic Fraternal Societies. Yes, if contribution made for exclusively for charitable, purposes. Provides life insurance benefits to members. Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203.
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Contact them for help or information. By following the steps we've suggested, you'll be well prepared to use your own good judgment in assessing an organization. A brief description is printed below, followed by a summary of legal considerations. Circus and Variety Shows Police or firefighter organizations will sometimes hire fund raisers that produce traveling circuses or variety shows. After you find out how much of your money goes to the fund raiser, check out the details of any offer stating that your tickets can be given to needy kids.