Konocti Rod and Gun Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote responsible ownership and safety of firearms, fishing equipment and outdoor sporting equipment for lawful purposes. For protection, preservation, restoration and conservation of wildlife, habitat and resources and to educate the public. To support local non profits involving community activities, scholarships, military and veteran's. Promote enthusiasm in our members individually and as a group for betterment of fishing and the shooting sports.
- Income
- $58,425
- Spending
- $57,228
- Reserves
- 35.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 80%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 35.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 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 (1)
- $12,001 spent. Shooting Events/Matches/Pheasant Hunt/State Championship Shooting Team Sponsorship for $6871 - All shooting events are valuable programs to serve all our 800 members, their guests and general public. They teach safety, promote etiquette on the range, provide individual coaching and education in different disciplines of the shooting sports. We vary our events throughout the year to include specific shoots for women, families, coaching for parents/grandparents to train them to educate their children/grandchildren in firearm safety. We offer classes and events that include black powder, handgun, shotgun and rifle, Many events are divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Events use various target systems, distances and sizes depending on the skill level and type of discipline. We offer 4 matches a month several of them sanctioned and open to the public. Our programs and shooting events are available to all 800 members, their guests and many are open to the public. WE will have 20 to 100 people attend different events and shoots. Many of our programs are free and include the use of safety equipment, firearms and ammo while attending. Annually we co-sponsor with the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife a one day Pheasant Hunt for newly licensed sportsman. This serves 30 participants. We arrange permitting, provide insurance, breakfast and lunch, all the pheasants and organize licensed adult supervision over small groups of hunters. This is a free event. For those top members that qualify to participate in the State Championship Silhouette Matches, we sponsor their fees and travel expenses are they represent our club. Community and Military Support $2130 Our club is proud to support our community. Annually we support a local Little League Team. We sponsor 15 wreaths during the holidays to be placed on Veteran's graves at the local cemetery through the Wreaths Across America organization. We also support our local Military Honor Guard team who provides ceremonial honors at local Veteran's funerals We also support our local non profit that packs care packages for our local servicemen deployed to active combat zones. Our involvement has provided recognition to these organizations to all our membership and many have chosen to become more actively involved in their communities supporting them because of it. Scholarship Program $3000 Our scholarship program has been going for 15 years. The scholarships are made available to seniors at 5 high schools in our community. We offer 3 scholarships and winners are selected based on their essays to a question our committee selects. These are usually related to current events, Constitutional Amendments, hunting, ecology, habitat etc.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
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 October 21, 2026.
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