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Civitan International

EIN 23-7408559 · Dothan, AL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization whose members are dedicated to serving the individual and the community needs with an emphasis on helping people with disabilities.

Income
$53,962
Spending
$57,187

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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, 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 (16)
  1. $5,327 spent. Family Fun Day is an annual local event held for people with disabilities and their families. Attendance is in the hundreds. Food is typically served and specific activities change from year to year. Examples include carnival games, karaoke, and after hours water park admission.
  2. $2,898 spent. Fall Carnival is an annual local event held for people with disabilities and their families. Attendance is in the hundreds. Food and drinks are provided. Activities include carnival games, trick or treat, face painting, bouncy castles, clowns, and balloons.
  3. $751 spent. SARCOA - Santa for Seniors - buy Christmas gifts for two senior adults with disabilities
  4. Camp ASCAA - camp tuition for an individual with IDD
  5. Civitans at the Helm is an annual giving program managed by Civitan International. Funds benefit the Civitan International Research Center (CIRC), which is an interdisciplinary center located on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham that is dedicated to improving lives through neurodevelopmental research and the prevention and treatment of developmental disabilities. Established in 1989, the CIRC now includes over 100 scientists, clinicians and research staff from around the globe.
  6. $395 spent. Clergy Appreciation is an international project of Civitan International, which honors local leaders of all faiths for their dedicated service to their local communities. This annual service project varies from year, but often includes a meal, speakers, and gifts of appreciation.
  7. District/Regional Dues
  8. $246 spent. Doug Tew Therapeutic Rec Center - $1000 sponsorship for Polar Plunge event to benefit Special Olympics, $100 summer camp sponsorship, $35 sponsorship for day program (bowling), $245.80 in gifts for winter day program Christmas party
  9. International Dues
  10. Jr. Civitan - donate funds to clubs that volunteered at the National Peanut Festival
  11. National Leadership Forum at Harding University - pay for 4 students to attend a week-long seminar that promotes leadership education for high school students from a multi-state region
  12. Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign - donate money and ring bell
  13. Spark Theater Company - sponsor new black box theater for this local theater group for kids
  14. $400 spent. Vaughn Blumberg Services - hire Bobert The Balloon Guy as entertainment at Halloween and Christmas events for individuals with IDD
  15. Wilburn Lane Scholarship - award scholarship to a graduating senior for achievement in community service
  16. Wiregrass United Way - donate funds for organizations in the area that help individuals with IDD

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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