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Eureka 1923 Public Benefit Corporation

EIN 27-1339423 · Eureka, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROTARY IS SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY, IN THE WORKPLACE, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. ROTARIANS DEVELOP COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS MANY OF TODAYS MOST CRITICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS CHILDREN AT RISK, POVERTY AND HUNGER, THE ENVIRONMENT, ILLITERACY, AND VIOLENCE. THEY ALSO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS, AND VOCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE HELP AND GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE, LASTING CHANGE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP, DIVERSITY, INTEGRITY AND LEADERSHIP. WE BELIEVE WE HAVE A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE ACTION ON OUR WORLD'S MOST PERSISTENT ISSUES. OUR 35,000+ CLUBS WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE PEACE; FIGHT DISEASE; PROVIDE CLEAN WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE; SAVE MOTHERS AND CHILDREN; SUPPORT EDUCATIO

Income
$53,752
Spending
$46,686
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (3)
  1. $43,765 spent. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS GRANTS MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE RELATED EDUCATION AND ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY AWARENESSS EFFORTS.
  2. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS GRANTS MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE RELATED EDUCATION AND ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY AWARENESSS EFFORTS.
  3. WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS GRANTS MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE RELATED EDUCATION AND ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY AWARENESSS EFFORTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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