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Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Programs Inc

EIN 26-4285903 · Fairhope, AL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ROTARY YOUTH CLUB ("RYC") IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. RYC ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY OFFERING YEAR-ROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AGES 5-18.

Income
$694,819
Spending
$915,614
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
32
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (2)
  1. $647,705 spent. THE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM COINCIDES WITH THE BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM'S SCHOOL YEAR AND HAS AN ACADEMIC FOCUS. ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES: MEMBERS RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING OF ONE HOUR PER DAY. SOAR (SUCCESS, OPPORTUNITY, ACHIEVEMENT, RECOGNITION): MEMBERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE SOAR PROGRAM. MEMBERS WHO MAKE THE A OR A/B HONOR ROLL AND ONE MEMBER WHO SHOWS THE MOST IMPROVEMENT ARE RECOGNIZED IN AN AWARD CEREMONY AND THROUGH A SPECIAL FIELD TRIP.
  2. $108,218 spent. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - OPERATIONAL DURING JUNE AND JULY. MEMBERS ENJOY A FUN-FILLED SCHEDULE OF DIVERSE ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS. DURING JULY, THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY IS INCORPORATED INTO THE DAILY SCHEDULE. THIS PORTION OF THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE ON MONDAYS-THURSDAYS FROM 9AM UNTIL NOON. IT IS A HANDS-ON LEARNING PROGRAM PREPARING YOUTH TO RETURN TO SCHOOL WITH THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE YOUTH SPEND AN HOUR EACH DAY WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS WORKING ON MATH, READING AND SCIENCE. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE, AND ULTIMATELY ELIMINATE, SUMMER LEARNING LOSS WHILE ENGAGING THE YOUTH IN FUN, INTERACTIVE LEARNING. IN THE AFTERNOONS AND ON FRIDAYS, THE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TAKE FIELD TRIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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