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Palmetto Curling Club

EIN 27-2128887 · Taylors, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promote the sport of curling in Upstate South Carolina

Income
$59,363
Spending
$52,972
Reserves
34.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.3 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 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 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 (7)
  1. $18,205 spent. Organized a weekly curling league in Spring 2025 spanning 10 weeks with 3 weeks dedicated to playoffs, involving 65 participants and 2 substitutes. Managed the league standings, coordinated the playoff matches, and presented awards to the winners. Also offered a complimentary evening of skills and drills practice.
  2. $19,929 spent. Organized a weekly curling league in Fall 2024, spanning 10 weeks and including 3 weeks for playoffs, involving 55 participants and 3 substitutes. Managed the league standings and recognized the winners. Also offered a complimentary practice night for skills and drills.
  3. $2,086 spent. Bought additional curling equipment to replace or repair existing equipment.
  4. $2,286 spent. Provided an end of year annual meeting with food and drinks to club members. Reported results of league play, awarded trophies, reported financial results for year, presented status of club activities and elected new board members. 53 members attended
  5. $480 spent. Participated in a curling tournament (1712 Cup) with another curling club where 15 members participated.
  6. $14 spent. Held one fall and one spring open house to attract new curlers to the sport. Had a total of 141 people attend the open houses. 20 club members volunteered for the fall event and 18 for the spring event.
  7. $75 spent. Marched in the Poinsettia Christmas Parage

Source: Form 990EZ 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 March 2012.

    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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