Croatian American Golf Associationinc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Croatian American Charitable Foundation was formed by members of the Croatian American community in the New York City to provide financial support to organizations, groups and individuals in need; particular assistance is provided for removing mine fields in Croatia. The Foundation is fully funded through the generous donations from individuals and companies and various fund-raising events. The Foundation members are all volunteers and collectively solicit worthy causes to donate their financial support.
- Income
- $87,918
- Spending
- $118,476
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 20.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (8)
- $35,881 spent. SIBENIK HOSPITAL- known for the introduction of modern equipment and diagnostic procedures, as well as its success in the treatment of patients. Donation was made for purchase of laser for opthamology deptartment
- $30,000 spent. TUNNEL TO TOWERS-help Americas heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families,and build custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and aiding the victims of major U.S. disasters.
- $10,000 spent. CAM NEELY FOUNDATION provides a place for families of pediatric cancer patients to stay while they are treated at the New England Medical Center.
- $10,000 spent. GIFT OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL conducts missions for diagnostic screening, surgical, and medical/training.
- $10,000 spent. DON MONTI MEMORIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION is dedicated to research,education,fellowship and patient care in oncology and hematology in the Long Island/Tri-State area.
- $10,000 spent. COMPANIONS IN COURAGE FOUNDATION builds playrooms in hospitals in North America. Using innovative tools,these playrooms replace the isolation of a hospital with a connection to family,friends & celebrities during each hospital stay.
- $10,000 spent. BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATION- is dedicated to heighten awareness, education and quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while providing financial support to research aimed at finding a cure.
- $2,500 spent. Sts. Cyril & Methodius & St. Raphael's Catholic Church Croatian Parish- donation made to sponsor Mladifest,a religious retreat designed for young people from the Croatian community, offering a space to deepen their faith, connect with peers, and celebrate community through prayer, worship, and fellowship.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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 October 2008.
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 October 21, 2026.
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