Rotary Club of East Chapel Hill North Carolina
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What it says it does
"SERVICE ABOVE SELF" DESCRIBES THE OVERARCHING MISSION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AS FOLLOWED BY THE EAST CHAPEL HILL ROTARY CLUB. THE CLUB FOSTERS HUMANITARIAN AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND UNDERTAKES SERVICE PROJECTS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO HELP THOSE IN NEED. EAST CHAPEL HILL ROTARY IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION BUILT ON THE PRINCIPLE OF "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" AS EVIDENCED THROUGH ITS SERVICE TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS. THE CLUB PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE 7 AREAS OF FOCUS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. WHILE PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICES, IT ENCOURAGES HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN ALL VOCATIONS AND HELPS BUILD GOODWILL AND PEACE IN THE WORLD.
- Income
- $144,266
- Spending
- $163,543
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (7)
- $131,854 spent. YOUTH SERVICES: THE CLUB WORKS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AN INTEREST IN SERVIVE IN LOCAL YOUTH THROUGH SEVERAL AVENUES. WE SUPPORT INTERACT CLUBS IN 2 HIGH SCHOOLS (ROTARY INITIATIVES FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS). WE SPONSORED EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS TO OUR DISTRICT'S ANNUAL ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. WE ALSO INVITED STUDENTS FROM THE UNC ROTARACT CLUB TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LITTER PICKUP.
- THE EAST CHAPEL HILL ROTARY CLUB SPONSORS AN ANNUAL TEACHERS' SUPPLY STORE EACH AUGUST. IN 2024 WE PROVIDED 1005 LOCAL TEACHERS WITH $50 VOUCHERS FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS $25 GIFT CERTIFICATES. THIS PROJECT IS CARRIED OUT IN COORDINATION WITH THE CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION, A 501C3. OUR CLUB'S FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION COMES FROM THE EAST CHAPEL HILL ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION. WE RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM OTHER LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS AND OUR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, ALONG WITH A ROTARY DISTRICT GRANT. WE ALSO SOLICIT IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AREA BUSINESSES. THIS REDUCES THE PERSONAL COST THAT TEACHERS INCUR IN SETTING UP THEIR CLASSROOMS, ESTIMATED TO AVERAGE ALMOST $900. TEACHERS TELL US THAT THEY ARE AS GRATEFUL FOR THE APPRECIATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF SUPPORT AS FOR THE SUPPLIES THEMSELVES.
- IN OUR TRADITIONAL "BIKES FOR KIDS" PROJECT, WHICH OCCURS IN EARLY DECEMBER, WE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE FIFTY BICYCLES AND HELMETS TO LOCAL CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. WE COORDINATE THE DISTRIBUTION WITH THE CHAPEL HILL SERVICE LEAGUE THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE EVENT. THIS PROJECT IS ALSO FUNDED BY THE EAST CHAPEL HILL ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION.
- ONCE A MONTH CLUB MEMBERS PREPARE AND SERVE DINNER AT SECU FAMILY HOUSE, A COMFORTING FACILITY FOR FAMILIES OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT AT UNC HEALTHCARE. THIS PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS BODILY NOURISHMENT FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE ENDURING STRESSFUL CIRCUMSTANCES, OFTEN FAR FROM HOME.
- THE ROTARY CLUB HAS ADOPTED A SECTION OF ROAD ALONGSIDE A SHOPPING MALL. ONCE A QUARTER SEVERAL TEAMS OF ROTARIANS FAN OUT TO PICK UP LITTER ALONG THIS ROAD AND SURROUNDING BLOCKS.
- THROUGH THE CLUB'S FOUNDATION, MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED $13,319 IN FUNDS TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. ANOTHER $5000 WAS ADDED FROM OUR FOUNDATION'S EARNINGS. THE TOTAL OF $18,319 WAS SENT TO THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER RELIEF FUND.
- WE SPONSORED A LOCAL TEACHER'S TRAVEL TO GUATEMALA THROUGH AN ORGANIZATION CALLED MATHKIND, WHICH ENCOURAGES EXCHANGES OF IDEAS AND METHODS TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.
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 June 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 March 2024.
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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