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Carmel Dads Club Inc

EIN 23-7173843 · Carmel, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CARMEL DADS CLUB IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH IN SPORTS-RELATED PROGRAMS, AND TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, PHYSICAL FITNESS, RESPECT, AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH A DIVERSE LEVEL OF SPORTS. THE CLUB PROVIDES INCLUSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF MEMBERS BY BEING A CARING ORGANIZATION, ONE THAT IS MODELED AROUND SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, AND PARTICIPANT SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO BUILD EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN MEMBERS THROUGH TRUST, ACTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND ENTHUSIASM.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
23
Volunteers
4,000
Highest pay
$232,722, president

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $3.2 million spent. THE CARMEL DADS CLUB SERVES MORE THAN 5,500 FAMILIES IN THE CARMEL/CLAY AREA. THE CLUB GIVES MORE THAN 11,000 CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS SPORTS ANNUALLY. THREE SPORT TRACKS ARE OFFERED VIA A RECREATION LEAGUE, A TRAVEL LEAGUE AND A SPECIAL SPORTS PROGRAM. THE RECREATION LEAGUE ALLOWS YOUTH ATHLETES TO HAVE FUN AND SIMULTANEOUSLY LEARN TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE TRAVEL LEAGUE ALLOWS MORE COMPETITIVE YOUNGSTERS TO HONE THEIR SKILLS BY COMPETING AGAINST TEAMS FROM OTHER GEOGRAPHIC AREAS. THE SPECIAL SPORTS PROGRAM PROVIDES TAILORED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS. THE SPORTS OFFERED BY THE CARMEL DADS CLUB INCLUDE SOCCER, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, RUGBY, LACROSSE, CHEERLEADING, GOLF, AND VOLLEYBALL. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FUNDING COMES FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES, SPORTS REGISTRATION FEES, TEAM SPONSORSHIPS, CONCESSION SALES, AND DONATIONS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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