Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company
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What it says it does
THE COMPANY IS DEDICATED TO MANAGING WATER, A PRECIOUS RESOURCE, THROUGH PRODUCTION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION, IN THE SAFEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ASSURE GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF COMPANY OPERATIONS ENTRUSTED TO THEM BY ITS MEMBERS AND REMAIN TRANSPARENT WITH EACH AND EVERY ACTION AND ACTIVITY UNDERTAKEN. DECISIONS SAHLL REFLECT INTEGRITY AND FAIRNESS TO ALL MEMBERS SERVED.
- Income
- $463,291
- Spending
- $459,928
- Employees
- 4
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (1)
- THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE PUBLIC WELFARE OF ALL RESIDENTS (NO BUSINESSES) WITHIN A SPECIFIED GEOGRAPHICAL SERVICE AREA IN APTOS, CALIFORNIA. TROUT GULCH WATER COMPANY'S ACTIVITY IS TO DELIVER DOMESTIC DRINKING WATER TO ITS CURRENT 186 MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDES PUMPING WATER FROM UNDERGROUND WELLS, STORING IT, TESTING IT'S QUALITY, DISTRIBUTING IT VIA WATER MAINS AND DISTRIBUTION PIPES TO CUSTOMER RESIDENCES, MEASURING THE VOLUME OF WATER USED, AND BILLING AND COLLECTING FEES FROM CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT OF FACILITIES ARE CONDUCTED USING STANDARDS, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY THE US EPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Source: Form 990 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)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative.
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)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative 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 June 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 May 2010.
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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