The 1230 Club of Bay Ridge Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
The 12:30 Club (the "Club") is one of the oldest organizations in Bay Ridge. Founded well over half a century ago, the Club's Charter is dedicated to the promotion of the "general welfare of its members", as well as the promotion of economic welfare of Bay Ridge. These objectives are encouraged by means of discussions, instruction, entertainment, and social gatherings, allowing local businesses and professionals to exchange information and ideas.Originally meeting in the Crescent Club where Fort Hamilton High School now stands, the Club later moved its meetings to the Hotel Gregory and then Bay Ridge Seafood. Most meetings are now at The Greenhouse Caf with 3-4 meetings held in other local restaurants.Throughout its long history, the Club's membership has included the most civic-minded and distinguished business and professionals in Bay Ridge. The Club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025.There are several standing committees: Program Speakers, Golf, Entertainment, Good & Welfare,
- Income
- $24,639
- Spending
- $25,632
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 (1)
- $24,766 spent. The 12:30 Club (the "Club") is one of the oldest organizations in Bay Ridge. Founded well over half a century ago, the Club's Charter is dedicated to the promotion of the "general welfare of its members", as well as the promotion of economic welfare of Bay Ridge. These objectives are encouraged by means of discussions, instruction, entertainment, and social gatherings, allowing local businesses and professionals to exchange information and ideas.Originally meeting in the Crescent Club where Fort Hamilton High School now stands, the Club later moved its meetings to the Hotel Gregory and then Bay Ridge Seafood. Most meetings are now at The Greenhouse Caf with 3-4 meetings held in other local restaurants.Throughout its long history, the Club's membership has included the most civic-minded and distinguished business and professionals in Bay Ridge. The Club celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2025.There are several standing committees: Program Speakers, Golf, Entertainment, Good & Welfare, Civic Improvement, and Publicity. New members are asked on their applications which committee they would like to serve on. The committees for Audit Membership and Nominating are elected by the general membership.In total there are 55 members for the Club.
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)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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