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White Rock Boathouse Inc

EIN 20-0702362 · Dallas, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 292 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CORP. IS ORGANIZED & TO BE OPERATED ARE EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, & TO FOSTER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) & 501(J) OF THE CODE. IN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES, THE CORP. WILL: (I) PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELL-BEING OF THE YOUTH OF THE DALLAS-FT. WORTH METROPOLITAN AREA, THROUGH THE PROMOTION & INSTRUCTION OF AMATEUR ROWING BY PROVIDING CLINICS, WORKSHOPS, OR LESSONS, WHICH ARE MOST LIKELY TO ACHIEVE THIS ENDS; (II) PROMOTE, SPONSOR, & ADVANCE AN UNDERSTANDING & APPRECIATION OF THE SPORT OF ROWING IN THE DALLAS-FT. WORTH METROPOLITAN AREA, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE ROWING PROGRAMS & EVENTS, & REGULAR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE TECHNIQUES & SKILLS OF ROWING AT ALL ABILITY LEVELS, WHICH ARE MOST LIKELY TO ACHIEVE THIS ENDS; (III) RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE, LEASING & OPERATION OF THE HISTORIC WHITE ROCK LAKE BOATHOUSE, OWNED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
12
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 292 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL BEING OF YOUTH THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND INSTRUCTION OF AMATEUR ROWING BY PROVIDING CLINICS, WORKSHOPS, AND LESSONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 2024.

    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 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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