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Meade Activity Center Inc

EIN 27-0218506 · Brandenburg, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Income
$817,478
Spending
$747,364
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
15
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$81,220, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $72,045 spent. FITNESS FACILITY: THE MEADE ACTIVITY CENTER (MAC) CURRENTLY OPERATES FACILITIES INCLUDING OUTDOOR AQUATICS, THREE TENNIS COURTS, A 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY, AND A WORKOUT FACILITY. ALL FACILITIES ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW THE MAC TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING AND INSTRUCTION IN EACH ARREA. THE MAC OFFERS YOUTH GOLF, TENNIS, SWIM LESSONS, VOLLEYBALL, AND ADULT AQUATIC PROGRAMS ON SITE.
  2. $282,130 spent. GOLF PROGRAM: THE MAC OFFERS A VARIETY OF GOLF PROGRAMS AND LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT GOLF, LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE LESSONS THAT CAN BE DERRIVED FROM GOLF, PLAY GOLF, AND ENJOY GOLF.
  3. $117,080 spent. SWIM PROGRAM: THE MAC OFFERS A VARIETY OF SWIM PRIGRAMS AND LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND YOUTH OF ALL AGES IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT GOLF, LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE LESSONS THAT CAN BE DERRIVED FROM SWIMMING, AND ENJOY SWIMMING.
  4. $179,794 spent. THE REC LEAGUE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WAS OFFERED AT DAVID T. WILSON SCHOOL, BRANDENBURG PRIMARY, AND FLAHERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 2017. STUDENTS TOOK PART IN THE PROGRAM WHICH FOCUSES ON PROVIDING MODERATE TO RIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR THE PARTICIPANTS WHILE EDUCATING THOSE INVOLVED ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION.
  5. THE REC LEAGUE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTERSCHOOL 179794. 0. 235799.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2010.

    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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