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Abington Heights Civic League Inc

EIN 23-6296777 · Clarks Summit, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION CENTER FOR INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE WOMEN OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE THOSE EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES WHICH SHALL FIT ITS MEMBERS FOR SERVICE IN FUTURE CLUB LIFE; TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE RELIEF INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUCH; TO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS, EDUCATION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND THE PROGRESS AND WORK OF GFWC PENNSYLVANIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FUNCTION OF DANCE INSTRUCTION ENABLES IT TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION FINANCIALLY. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE PROFITS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND QOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES (FIRST RESPONDERS) WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION.

Income
$95,751
Spending
$107,498
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 May 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 (1)
  1. $107,498 spent. THE ABINGTON HEIGHTS CIVIC LEAGUE INC. PROVIDES DANCE INSTRUCTION TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN LOCATED WITHIN ITS GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE FEES CHARGED FOR DANCE INSTRUCTION ARE LESS THAN THOSE CHARGED BY ITS FOR PROFIT COMPETITORS. THE REVENUE PROVIDED BY THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ALLOWS IT TO FULFILL ITS MISSION WHICH IS DECRIBED IN FULL FOR SECTION III. IN ADDITION, THE AHCL HOLDS VARIOUS FUNDRAISERS THOUGHTOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE FUNDS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024, THE AHCL HAS RESUMED LIMITED GRANTS TO OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ITS GEOGRAPHIC REGION AS THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC WANES. IN ADDITION, THE AHCL PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR TO GRADUATING SENIORS AT ABINGTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL, CLARKS SUMMIT, PENNSYLVANIA. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED FOR POST SECONDARY STUDY IN THE FIELDS OF ART, EDUCATION AND DANCE. ANY FUNDS WHICH REMAIN IN THE ORGANIZATION ARE ACCUMULATED WITH THE SOLE FUTURE PURPOSE OF FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    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 November 2008.

    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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