Rockport Boat Club
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What it says it does
TO SPONSOR AND PROMOTE SAILING, BOATING, AND OTHER MARINE-RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS UPON EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $169,966
- Spending
- $184,768
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $131,237 spent. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CLUB IS TO PROVIDE SAILING INSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURE TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CLUB OFFERS SEVERAL LEVELS OF PROGRAMS WHICH RANGE FROM BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED SKILLS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN AGED 5-7. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN OF BOTH CLUB MEMBERS AND NON- MEMBERS, AND THE CLUB OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CLASSES IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN. THE CLUB HAD APROXIMATELY 118 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS. THE CLUB ALSO PROVIDED RACE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMDEN CLASSIC YOUTH REGATTA, WITH RBC STAFF MANAGING CHECK-IN AND SAIL NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS, AS WELL AS ON THE WATER SUPPORT FOR THE RACES.
- $25,869 spent. ROCKPORT BOAT CLUB IS A MEMBER-BASED CLUB PROVIDING A VENUE AND EVENTS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG ITS MEMBERS. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF MEMBERSHIP IS LEARNING, TEACHING, AND PROMOTING SAILING IN THE COMMUNITY. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO CLUB FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL EVENTS. THE CLUB HAD APROXIMATELY 375 MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING OFFERING VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR OTHER BOATING ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
- $9,253 spent. THE CLUB OVERSEES AND PROVIDES DOCKING AND DINGHY TIE-OFF FACILITIES FOR THE BOATS OF MEMBERS, AS WELL AS KAYAK STORAGE SPACE. THESE SPACES ARE RENTED OUT FOR ANNUAL FEES TO MEMBERS ONLY, FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF MEMBERS. THE SPACE ALLOWS MEMBERS TO LOAD AND UNLOAD BOATS, PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON BOATS, AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LARGER BOATS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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