Marthas Vineyard Rod & Gun Club Inc
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What it says it does
To conserve, restore and manage habitat for game, fish and other wildlife on Marthas Vineyard and in the waters surrounding the island as well as to teach, promote and support safety in archery, boatiing, firearms use,fishing and hunting
- Income
- $104,156
- Spending
- $118,791
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
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 (5)
- $10,688 spent. Skeet & Trap shoot range is open 12-5 PM Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun. Proof of necessary licensure is required. Non-toxic shot and biodegradable targets are used. Instruction is offered.
- $4,188 spent. Catch & Release tournament annually open to the public (2020 did not occur do to Covid). Event held in the evening, following breakfast purchased from the Culinary Arts Program of the Regional High School. Approximately 300 fishermen participate.
- $177 spent. Firing Range: Club has a 50 YD firing range open to members & their guests 7 days/wk. Only pistol, shot gun and black powder firearms are allowed. The club has a special arrangment with both the local Sheriffs Dept and US Coast Guard to use this range for target practice.
- $90,418 spent. Support of Conservation Camp, occupancy, membership support
- Support of Conservation Camp, occupancy, 90418.
Source: Form 990 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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 July 2006.
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 November 4, 2026.
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