The Cold Spring Hills Civic Association Inc
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What it says it does
Organization's primary exempt purpose, as stated in our by-laws, "is to promote and stimulate active participation in the civic and social interests in that part of Huntington known as Cold Spring Hills, so that through these efforts and cooperation, the members of the Corporation may effectively influence the welfare and property interests and uphold the vested property rights of the residents of Cold Spring Hills".
- Income
- $14,870
- Spending
- $13,482
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 October 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 October 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 (4)
- $9,859 spent. Dinner Dance: Held annually at Oheka Castle, open to community/friends/relatives, fee. Profit used for children's events in community, neighborhood flowers/shrubbery, street sign purchase/maintenance, legal fees, printing of literature/correspondence to public officials and to keep community informed.
- $581 spent. Easter Egg Hunt: Held the weekend before Easter on the grounds of Oheka Castle. Open to children of the community, friends, relatives, no fee. Children collect hidden eggs stuffed with candy
- $439 spent. Santa Night: Held on the Friday evening before Christmas, children and parents of the community enjoy seeing Santa arrive at the Cold Spring Harbor train station. Our Santa distributes small candy bags to the children around a live decorated Christmas tree. Light refreshments are served outside.
- $69 spent. Halloween Parade: Held on the Sunday before Halloween; children of the community dress in costumes and parade through the neighborhood with parents. Magician entertains after the parade. Small candy bags are distributed to the children.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 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)(4) social welfare organization 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 October 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 February 1981.
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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