Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers
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What it says it does
As a member of the American Kennel Club, the focus of Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers is to provide a dog show and match in order to bring together and educate the public on purebred dogs as wll as American bred dog ownership and all of the exciting activities that families, individuals and youth can get involved in with their canine companions.
- Income
- $213,136
- Spending
- $255,967
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 31
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- The three largest service accomplishments are: (A) Adding performance events (Fast cat, Scent work, and Canine testing) has increased interest and participation in our shows, (B) Incorporating new conformation competitions (4-6 beginner puppy, open show and pee wees) has increased participation and youth involvement, (C) offering AKC sponsored educational program seminars for new and aspiring judges as well as offering reduced health clinic services has increased participation.Additionally PVDF annually donate to organizations involved with Dogs - Purdy Womens Prison, FIDO - Pet Food Bank offers dog and cat food distribution to individuals and families with limited means, National Animal Interest Alliance to promote high standards of animal care and preserve the human-animal bond.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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)(7) social or recreational club 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 December 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 January 1974.
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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