Rotary International
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ERIE ROTARY CLUB IS TO SPONSOR AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHICH BENEFIT YOUTH AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. THE CLUB ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR AID PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE ROTARY AREA DISTRICT.
- Income
- $64,686
- Spending
- $60,791
- Highest pay
- $10,000, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 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)
- $6,033 spent. The Club supports youth programs which include sup-port for youth leadership programs, the United WaysCommunity Schools Program and a foreign exchange student.
- $2,440 spent. In cooperation with Rotary International, and the RotaryDistrict Council, the club sponsors international aidprograms.
- $13,934 spent. A portion of each members dues is directed to RotaryInternational and the District Council to furtherthe work of Rotary International and the District.
- $18,917 spent. The club sponsors weekly meetings at which members and guests hear presentations on topics of interest to the community. The club also produces a newslettter and website which provides information to its members on the clubss activities. $18,917
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
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 September 1942.
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 November 4, 2026.
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