Southwestern Ohio Conservation Club Inc
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What it says it does
The SWOCC shall, at all times, work to promote mutual respect and understanding among hunters, fisherman and land owners to insure continued access to privately held land. Members affirm their environmental commitment through the adopted Conservation Pledge: "I give my pledge, as an American, to safely and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of my country - its soil and minerals, its forests, waters, air and wildlife."
- Income
- $219,181
- Spending
- $213,081
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 200
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $15,307 spent. TURKEY SHOOT: This is a traditional Turkey Shoot in which tickets are purchased to shoot at paper targets. The contestants compete against one another and the most accurate contestant wins a prize. Like Trap Shooting, this program is available to encourage the proper use of firearms and firearm safety. It is done in an environment that promotes friendly competition. Each Turkey Shoot also has a youth shoot that promotes youth involvement.
- $29,808 spent. TRAP SHOOTING: This is a form of clay target shooting, that requires accuracy and skill to perform. It is a very popular form of competition that people of all ages, income levels and abilities can perform. Our Club has a Thursday night league that is open to the public. We place special emphasis on trying to get youth involved in the sport, and we subsidize their fees in order to make it more affordable for young people to begin shooting. We have a youth league that is open to high school students with the goal of promoting firearm safety and interest in the shooting sports.
- $3,523 spent. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Our Special Programs include Concealed Carry Training, Junior Trap, Boy Scout Activities, Women in the Outdoors, Basic Marksmanship and Passport to Fishing. We offer a variety of sporting activities throughout the year in order to appeal to a wide range of participants, including the young and old, boys and girls, and men and women, regardless of their experience. It is our effort to encourage participation and education of all people. The Club is heavily involved in youth activities that seek to promote the outdoors to the next generation so we have multiple programs in order to meet this goal. And we typically involve more than 200 young individuals in many different programs. The Boy Scouts hold camp-outs at the Club at no cost to them. They enjoy camping, hiking, fishing and supervised sport shooting activities. We also conduct several events sponsored by the Ohio Department of Wildlife such as Women in the Outdoors, and Passport to Fishing which teaches kids ages 5 - 15 the basics of fishing. This is followed the next day by a kids' fishing derby. As noted in the Club's Mission Statement, we strive to educate individuals to protect our natural resources, including it's soil, minerals, forests, waters, air and wildlife.
- $20,405 spent. Other Program Services: Archery, Senior Rifle, Memorial Tree Program, Conservation, Miscellaneous
- Other Program Services: Archery, Senior Rifle, Conservation, Memorial Tree Program, Miscellaneous.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.
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 May 1951.
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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