Colony Cove Civic Association Inc
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What it says it does
The Colony Cove Civic Association focuses on promoting the social welfare of its community. This includes activities like: 1-Maintaining Common Areas: Ensuring that shared spaces such as the entrance and its landscaping are well-maintained. 2-Enforcing Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions: Overseeing and enforcing rules that help maintain property values and community standards. 3-Providing Services for Members: Offering services such as security and community events for the benefit of residents. 4-Improving the Community: Enhancing the general quality of life in the neighborhood through activities that foster a safe, attractive, and desirable living environment.
- Income
- $61,233
- Spending
- $50,409
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 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 (4)
- $26,030 spent. Entrance upkeep-The front entrance of the neighborhood was rebuilt and beautified with new landscape and lighting, making the community safer. All 190 homes in the neighborhood benefited.
- $5,794 spent. Security-the neighborhood was kept safe year round with the patrolling of JSO security officers. All 190 homes in the neighborhood benefited.
- $1,704 spent. Social and Recreation-events that allowed neighbors to come together in a fun environment fostering a sense of community. All 190 homes in the neighborhood benefited.
- $498 spent. Other including Yard of the Month, Streetlight replacements, Christmas Lights. All 190 homes in the neighborhood benefited.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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