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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3344049

UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149

Tax-exempt · STRATFORD, CT 06614

Financials

$22K$22K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$21,628$21,807-$179$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,628
Membership dues
$20,199
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$2,420

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$21,628
Employees
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIO DORELIENWORSHIPFUL MASTER
Officer
20$0
FRANKLIN BARTLEYSECRETARY
Officer
32$0
GERALD JEAN-LOUISTREASURER20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3184 BROADBRIDGE AVE, STRATFORD, CT 06614-2503
In care of
% FRANKLIN BARTLEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
3184 BROADBRIDGE AVE, STRATFORD CT 06614
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GERALD JEAN-LOUIS, 25 GLENWOOD AVE, NORWALK, CT 06854
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
FRANKLIN BARTLEY, 3184 BROADBRIDGE AVE, STRATFORD CT 06614
Signed the 990
GERALD JEAN-LOUIS, TREASURER
Phone
(203) 434-8214
Return prepared by
THE CHIEF TAXES & ACCOUNTING LLC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,100
  • 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.
    Expenses $980
  • 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.
    Expenses $4,375

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3344049
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Income (IRS master file)
$21,628

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$21,628$21,807$0IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: FRANKLIN BARTLEY
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Franklin Bartley
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: FRANKLIN BARTLEY
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-3344049).

Questions about UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149

What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 is 88-3344049.
Is UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GERALD JEAN-LOUIS.
Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UNIVERSAL FRATERNITY 149 have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,628, expenses of $21,807 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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