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Dickson City Recreation Authority

EIN 23-2844477 · Dickson City, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DICKSON CITY CIVIC CENTER IS TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND SPIRT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF DICKSON CITY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH QUALITY SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Income
$374,090
Spending
$386,506
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
34
Volunteers
7

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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. $386,506 spent. PRIVATE CHILD CARD PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRMS SERVING CHILDERN IN GRADES K-6TH ON SCHOOL DAYS, EARLY DISMISSALS, AND DAYS OFF. PRESHCOOL PROGRAMS THAT INTRODUCES LETTER, NUMBER, AND THEMATIC CONCEPTS TO WORK TOWARDS KINDERGARTEN PREPAREDNESS. SUMMER CAMP THAT INCLUDES SPORT SKILL, ENRICHMENT, TABLE TOP GAMES, HANDS-ON SCIENCE, CRAFT, FIELD TRIPS, THEMED SPECIAL EVENTS, AND MORE. PUBLIC YOUTH PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDE TODDLER TIME, IN WHICH TODDLERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE IN CIRCLE TIME, CRAFT, STORY, SNACK AND FREE PLAY. THERE ARE NIGHTS OUT, WHERE CHILDERN IN GRADES K THORUGH 6TH ENJOY SEVERAL ATHLETIC ACTIVIES, CLASSROOM PLAY, SNACK CRAFTS AND MORE. YOUTH BASKETBALL, WHICH IS A INSTRUCTIONAL AND COMPETITIVE LEAGUES FOR PLAYERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE. WELLNESS PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDES BETSYS BOOT CAMP, PHYSICAL FITNESS, CARDIO, AND STEP KICKBOXING CLASSES. THERE IS SENIOR FITNESS, GEARED TO OLDER, ACTIVE ADULTS. AND OPEN GYM, GET OUR OF THE HOUSE AND SHOOT SOME HOOPS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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