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Malletts Bay Boat Club Inc

EIN 03-0194221 · Colchester, VT

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What it says it does

THE MALLETTS BAY BOAT CLUB, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP-GOVERNED CLUB FORMED TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE SAILING, BOATING, AND OTHER WATER-RELATED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN. RACING, CRUISING, EDUCATIONAL AND FAMILY-ORIENTED SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. THE PERPETUATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THESE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL THE MEMBERSHIP.

Income
$258,562
Spending
$363,632
Employees
13
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$8,000, treasurer

Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. THE CLUB HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 1936 AS A VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATORY CLUB, MEANING THAT THE MEMBERS MANAGE AND PERFORM ALL THE WORK INVOLVED WITH KEEPING A CLUB SUCH AS OURS GOING. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBERS SHARE A COMMON INTEREST IN SAILING AND BOATING ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WHICH VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SAILBOATERS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE CLUB HAS A VERY ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR BEGINNING IN THE WINTER AND CONTINUING IN MAY WITH THE TRADITIONAL GET ACQUAINTED PARTY TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE REST OF THE CLUB. THERE ARE NUMEROUS SUMMER WEEKEND AND EVENING COOKOUTS AND PARTIES AT THE CLUB WHICH OFTEN FOLLOW RACES. THESE ARE LISTED IN A CALENDAR PRINTED IN THE CLUB LOG. THE SOCIAL SEASON ENDS IN THE FALL WITH A SEASON ENDING BANQUET. THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MEMBERS TO USE AND ENJOY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. THERE ARE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF LOCKERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR A NOMINAL FEE, BY CLUB MEMBERS. THE UPSTAIRS OF THE CLUB HOUSES AN ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE AND IS THE SITE OF THE MAJORITY OF OUR SOCIAL EVENTS. THERE IS A SMALL KITCHEN AND A VIDEO CENTER FOR VIEWING SAILING RELATED VIDEOS. THERE IS ALSO A LIBRARY STOCKED WITH SAILING BOOKS. IN ADDITION ALL OF THE CLUB SAILING TROPHIES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE TROPHY CASE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CLUBHOUSE. AT THE WEST END OF THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN APARTMENT WHICH HOUSES TENANTS WHO HELP PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE CLUB. THE CLUB RUNS A VERY ACTIVE RACE SCHEDULE WITH A THURSDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES FOR CRUISING BOATS, A TUESDAY NIGHT LASER SERIES, MULTIPLE WEEKEND RACES FOR ONE DESIGN AND CRUISING BOATS AND A FALL SERIES OF RACES. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB IS ONE OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN RACING CONFERENCE AND HOSTS SEVERAL CONFERENCE RACES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH ARE ALSO OPEN TO CLUB MEMBERS. ANY MEMBER OF THE RACING COMMITTEE WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS HAVE ABOUT CLUB RACING AND OUR RACING PROGRAM. CREWING SPOTS ON RACING BOATS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET A TASTE OF RACING WITHOUT INVOLVING THEIR OWN BOATS. A BULLETIN BOARD IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE CLUB IS AVAILABLE TO ADVERTISE YOUR INTEREST IN CREWING. NON-MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLUB RACES. BECAUSE THE CLUB IS VOLUNTARY OPERATION, WE ACCOMPLISH THE WORK THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES. THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT COMMITTEE IS THE AFTERGUARD WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLUB AND IS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN OCTOBER BY THE MEMBERSHIP. THE AFTERGUARD HELPS TO RUN THE CLUB'S OPERATIONS AND CHAIR THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES, WHICH INCLUDE: CRUISE, ENTERTAINMENT, FINANCE, GROUNDS, HARBOR, JUNIOR SAILING, LAUNCH, LONG RANGE PLANNING, MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS, AND RACE COMMITTEE. EVERY CLUB MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO SERVE ON AT LEAST ONE COMMITTEE. THE CLUB HAS AN ACTIVE SAILING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM TRADITIONALLY HAS BEEN FOR YOUTHS FROM THE AGES OF 8 TO 16 AND CLASSES VARY FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED RACING. THE JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM OWNS A FLEET OF FLYING JUNIORS/OPTIMISTS AND EXPERT INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FROM SAILING INSTRUCTORS. THE JUNIOR RACERS COMPETE BOTH ON THE LAKE AND ALSO IN THE WATERS OF NEIGHBORING STATES. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE CLUB TRADITIONALLY OFFERS CRUISES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE LAKE. THERE ARE MANY WEEKEND CRUISES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH PROVIDE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUB MEMBERS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE LAKE AND RAFT UP FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING ON THE EVENING OF THE CRUISE. THE CLUB OPERATES AND MAINTAINS A MOORING FIELD FOR THE MEMBER'S BOATS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE MOORING. THE HARBOR COMMITTEE IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE NEW CLUB MEMBERS IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOORING SYSTEM AND WILL DETERMINE MOORING ASSIGNMENTS BEST SUITED TO THE MEMBER'S BOAT. THE CLUB HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 1936 AS A VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATORY CLUB, MEANING THAT THE MEMBERS MANAGE AND PERFORM ALL THE WORK INVOLVED WITH KEEPING A CLUB SUCH AS OURS GOING. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBERS SHARE A COMMON INTEREST IN SAILING AND BOATING ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WHICH VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SAILBOATERS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE CLUB HAS A VERY ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR BEGINNING IN THE WINTER AND CONTINUING IN MAY WITH THE TRADITIONAL GET ACQUAINTED PARTY TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE REST OF THE CLUB. THERE ARE NUMEROUS SUMMER WEEKEND AND EVENING COOKOUTS AND PARTIES AT THE CLUB WHICH OFTEN FOLLOW RACES. THESE ARE LISTED IN A CALENDAR PRINTED IN THE CLUB LOG. THE SOCIAL SEASON ENDS IN THE FALL WITH A SEASON ENDING BANQUET. THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MEMBERS TO USE AND ENJOY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. THERE ARE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF LOCKERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR A NOMINAL FEE, BY CLUB MEMBERS. THE UPSTAIRS OF THE CLUB HOUSES AN ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE AND IS THE SITE OF THE MAJORITY OF OUR SOCIAL EVENTS. THERE IS A SMALL KITCHEN AND A VIDEO CENTER FOR VIEWING SAILING RELATED VIDEOS. THERE IS ALSO A LIBRARY STOCKED WITH SAILING BOOKS. IN ADDITION ALL OF THE CLUB SAILING TROPHIES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE TROPHY CASE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CLUBHOUSE. AT THE WEST END OF THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN APARTMENT WHICH HOUSES TENANTS WHO HELP PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE CLUB. THE CLUB RUNS A VERY ACTIVE RACE SCHEDULE WITH A THURSDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES FOR CRUISING BOATS, A TUESDAY NIGHT LASER SERIES, MULTIPLE WEEKEND RACES FOR ONE DESIGN AND CRUISING BOATS AND A FALL SERIES OF RACES. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB IS ONE OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN RACING CONFERENCE AND HOSTS SEVERAL CONFERENCE RACES DURING THE SUMMER
  2. THE CLUB HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 1936 AS A VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATORY CLUB, MEANING THAT THE MEMBERS MANAGE AND PERFORM ALL THE WORK INVOLVED WITH KEEPING A CLUB SUCH AS OURS GOING. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBERS SHARE A COMMON INTEREST IN SAILING AND BOATING ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WHICH VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SAILBOATERS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE CLUB HAS A VERY ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR BEGINNING IN THE WINTER AND CONTINUING IN MAY WITH THE TRADITIONAL GET ACQUAINTED PARTY TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE REST OF THE CLUB. THERE ARE NUMEROUS SUMMER WEEKEND AND EVENING COOKOUTS AND PARTIES AT THE CLUB WHICH OFTEN FOLLOW RACES. THESE ARE LISTED IN A CALENDAR PRINTED IN THE CLUB LOG. THE SOCIAL SEASON ENDS IN THE FALL WITH A SEASON ENDING BANQUET. THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MEMBERS TO USE AND ENJOY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. THERE ARE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF LOCKERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR A NOMINAL FEE, BY CLUB MEMBERS. THE UPSTAIRS OF THE CLUB HOUSES AN ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE AND IS THE SITE OF THE MAJORITY OF OUR SOCIAL EVENTS. THERE IS A SMALL KITCHEN AND A VIDEO CENTER FOR VIEWING SAILING RELATED VIDEOS. THERE IS ALSO A LIBRARY STOCKED WITH SAILING BOOKS. IN ADDITION ALL OF THE CLUB SAILING TROPHIES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE TROPHY CASE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CLUBHOUSE. AT THE WEST END OF THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN APARTMENT WHICH HOUSES TENANTS WHO HELP PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE CLUB. THE CLUB RUNS A VERY ACTIVE RACE SCHEDULE WITH A THURSDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES FOR CRUISING BOATS, A TUESDAY NIGHT LASER SERIES, MULTIPLE WEEKEND RACES FOR ONE DESIGN AND CRUISING BOATS AND A FALL SERIES OF RACES. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB IS ONE OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN RACING CONFERENCE AND HOSTS SEVERAL CONFERENCE RACES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH ARE ALSO OPEN TO CLUB MEMBERS. ANY MEMBER OF THE RACING COMMITTEE WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS HAVE ABOUT CLUB RACING AND OUR RACING PROGRAM. CREWING SPOTS ON RACING BOATS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET A TASTE OF RACING WITHOUT INVOLVING THEIR OWN BOATS. A BULLETIN BOARD IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE CLUB IS AVAILABLE TO ADVERTISE YOUR INTEREST IN CREWING. NON-MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLUB RACES. BECAUSE THE CLUB IS VOLUNTARY OPERATION, WE ACCOMPLISH THE WORK THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES. THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT COMMITTEE IS THE AFTERGUARD WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLUB AND IS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN OCTOBER BY THE MEMBERSHIP. THE AFTERGUARD HELPS TO RUN THE CLUB'S OPERATIONS AND CHAIR THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES, WHICH INCLUDE: CRUISE, ENTERTAINMENT, FINANCE, GROUNDS, HARBOR, JUNIOR SAILING, LAUNCH, LONG RANGE PLANNING, MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS, AND RACE COMMITTEE. EVERY CLUB MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO SERVE ON AT LEAST ONE COMMITTEE. THE CLUB HAS AN ACTIVE SAILING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM TRADITIONALLY HAS BEEN FOR YOUTHS FROM THE AGES OF 8 TO 16 AND CLASSES VARY FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED RACING. THE JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM OWNS A FLEET OF FLYING JUNIORS/OPTIMISTS AND EXPERT INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FROM SAILING INSTRUCTORS. THE JUNIOR RACERS COMPETE BOTH ON THE LAKE AND ALSO IN THE WATERS OF NEIGHBORING STATES. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE CLUB TRADITIONALLY OFFERS CRUISES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE LAKE. THERE ARE MANY WEEKEND CRUISES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH PROVIDE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUB MEMBERS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE LAKE AND RAFT UP FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING ON THE EVENING OF THE CRUISE. THE CLUB OPERATES AND MAINTAINS A MOORING FIELD FOR THE MEMBER'S BOATS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE MOORING. THE HARBOR COMMITTEE IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE NEW CLUB MEMBERS IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOORING SYSTEM AND WILL DETERMINE MOORING ASSIGNMENTS BEST SUITED TO THE MEMBER'S BOAT.
  3. THE CLUB HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 1936 AS A VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATORY CLUB, MEANING THAT THE MEMBERS MANAGE AND PERFORM ALL THE WORK INVOLVED WITH KEEPING A CLUB SUCH AS OURS GOING. IN ADDITION, THE MEMBERS SHARE A COMMON INTEREST IN SAILING AND BOATING ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WHICH VARIOUS CLUB ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO SAILBOATERS THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. THE CLUB HAS A VERY ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR BEGINNING IN THE WINTER AND CONTINUING IN MAY WITH THE TRADITIONAL GET ACQUAINTED PARTY TO INTRODUCE NEW MEMBERS TO THE REST OF THE CLUB. THERE ARE NUMEROUS SUMMER WEEKEND AND EVENING COOKOUTS AND PARTIES AT THE CLUB WHICH OFTEN FOLLOW RACES. THESE ARE LISTED IN A CALENDAR PRINTED IN THE CLUB LOG. THE SOCIAL SEASON ENDS IN THE FALL WITH A SEASON ENDING BANQUET. THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MEMBERS TO USE AND ENJOY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CLUBHOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. THERE ARE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF LOCKERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR A NOMINAL FEE, BY CLUB MEMBERS. THE UPSTAIRS OF THE CLUB HOUSES AN ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE AND IS THE SITE OF THE MAJORITY OF OUR SOCIAL EVENTS. THERE IS A SMALL KITCHEN AND A VIDEO CENTER FOR VIEWING SAILING RELATED VIDEOS. THERE IS ALSO A LIBRARY STOCKED WITH SAILING BOOKS. IN ADDITION ALL OF THE CLUB SAILING TROPHIES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE TROPHY CASE ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE CLUBHOUSE. AT THE WEST END OF THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN APARTMENT WHICH HOUSES TENANTS WHO HELP PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE CLUB. THE CLUB RUNS A VERY ACTIVE RACE SCHEDULE WITH A THURSDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES FOR CRUISING BOATS, A TUESDAY NIGHT LASER SERIES, MULTIPLE WEEKEND RACES FOR ONE DESIGN AND CRUISING BOATS AND A FALL SERIES OF RACES. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB IS ONE OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN RACING CONFERENCE AND HOSTS SEVERAL CONFERENCE RACES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH ARE ALSO OPEN TO CLUB MEMBERS. ANY MEMBER OF THE RACING COMMITTEE WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS HAVE ABOUT CLUB RACING AND OUR RACING PROGRAM. CREWING SPOTS ON RACING BOATS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO CLUB MEMBERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET A TASTE OF RACING WITHOUT INVOLVING THEIR OWN BOATS. A BULLETIN BOARD IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE CLUB IS AVAILABLE TO ADVERTISE YOUR INTEREST IN CREWING. NON-MEMBERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CLUB RACES. BECAUSE THE CLUB IS VOLUNTARY OPERATION, WE ACCOMPLISH THE WORK THROUGH A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES. THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT COMMITTEE IS THE AFTERGUARD WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLUB AND IS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN OCTOBER BY THE MEMBERSHIP. THE AFTERGUARD HELPS TO RUN THE CLUB'S OPERATIONS AND CHAIR THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES, WHICH INCLUDE: CRUISE, ENTERTAINMENT, FINANCE, GROUNDS, HARBOR, JUNIOR SAILING, LAUNCH, LONG RANGE PLANNING, MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS, AND RACE COMMITTEE. EVERY CLUB MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO SERVE ON AT LEAST ONE COMMITTEE. THE CLUB HAS AN ACTIVE SAILING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM TRADITIONALLY HAS BEEN FOR YOUTHS FROM THE AGES OF 8 TO 16 AND CLASSES VARY FROM BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED RACING. THE JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM OWNS A FLEET OF FLYING JUNIORS/OPTIMISTS AND EXPERT INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FROM SAILING INSTRUCTORS. THE JUNIOR RACERS COMPETE BOTH ON THE LAKE AND ALSO IN THE WATERS OF NEIGHBORING STATES. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE CLUB TRADITIONALLY OFFERS CRUISES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE LAKE. THERE ARE MANY WEEKEND CRUISES DURING THE SUMMER WHICH PROVIDE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUB MEMBERS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE LAKE AND RAFT UP FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING ON THE EVENING OF THE CRUISE. THE CLUB OPERATES AND MAINTAINS A MOORING FIELD FOR THE MEMBER'S BOATS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE MOORING. THE HARBOR COMMITTEE IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE NEW CLUB MEMBERS IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOORING SYSTEM AND WILL DETERMINE MOORING ASSIGNMENTS BEST SUITED TO THE MEMBER'S BOAT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(7) social or recreational club.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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