Fraternal benefit organizations are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code, provided they operate under a lodge system and primarily exist to provide for the payment of life, sickness, accident, or other benefits to their members or members’ dependents, while also engaging in fraternal, charitable, and community-oriented activities. These groups often blend social … Continue reading Non-Profits Acting Like For-Profits: Should Fraternal Benefit Organizations Be Tax-Exempt?