Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine Incorporated
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What it says it does
The Mid-Coast Kennel Clubs mission is as follows:a. To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of all purebred dogs, and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.b. To urge members, breeders, and the community to accept the standard of all breeds as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence.c. To do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of all breeds of purebred dogs, by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and other Club sponsored activities and Club functions.d. To promote the training of dogs, and to conduct classes for training of dogs, and handlers, to encourage the training of judges, to encourage and co-operate with individuals and other groups with similar interests and purposes.e. To hold and support dog shows, obedience trials, sanctioned matches and any other events for which the club is eligible under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.f. To urge al
- Income
- $77,558
- Spending
- $75,913
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)
- $73,162 spent. Mid-Coast Kennel Club held two Conformation Shows, eight Agility Trials, and four Obedience/Rally Trials during the year.
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)(4) social welfare 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? 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 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 December 1986.
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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