Blackbeard Sailing Club Ltd
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What it says it does
THE CLUB WAS ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE, OWN, DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PRIVATE SAILING CLUB WITH DINING, RESIDENTIAL, RECREATIONAL AND MARINA FACILITIES AND TO PURCHASE AND SELL BOATING ACCESSORIES AND MARINE PRODUCTS FOR THE COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, AND PLEASURE OF MEMBERS.
- Income
- $396,674
- Spending
- $252,511
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (3)
- $209,410 spent. THE CLUB PROVIDES DOCKS, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN THEIR BOATS. THE CLUB ALSO MAINTAINS A CLUBHOUSE WITH BATH HOUSE FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND ENJOYMENT OF ITS MEMBERS.
- $11,851 spent. THE CLUB HOLDS AN ANNUAL DINNER AND MONTHLY SOCIALS TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS. THE CLUB ALSO HOLDS WORKDAYS TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO TAKE PART IN MAINTAINING CLUB FACILITIES.
- $9,990 spent. SAILBOAT RACING IS AN INTEGRAL ACTIVITY OF THE CLUB. ITS HAS ACTIVEPARTICIPANTS IN BOTH PERFORMANCE HANDICAP RACING FORMULA (PHRF) AND ONEDESIGN RACING. THE CLUB HAS A LARGE CONTINGENT OF SAN JUAN 21S ANDENSIGNS THAT PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL ONE DESIGN RACING.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1974.
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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