Greater Atlanta Boston Terrier Club Inc
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What it says it does
ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE GREATER ATLANTA BOSTON TERRIER CLUB(GABTC) WAS FORMED AS A LOCAL SPECIALTY CLUB UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB. THE CLUB SERVES THE INTERESTS OF A SINGLE BREED, IN THIS CASE, THE BOSTON TERRIER ON A LOCAL LEVEL. THE CLUB HAS ONE SOLE ACTIVITY (100 PERCENT) AND THAT IS TO SERVE THE BOSTON TERRIER BREED BY HOLDING CONFORMATION SHOWS, JUNIO SHOWMANSHIP, HANDLING CLASSES AND PUBLIC EDUCATION CONCERNING THE BREED. THE CLUB SPONSOR AND COORDINATED WITH OTHER LOCAL CLUBS AND THE NATIONAL CLUB FOR ITEMS IMPORTANT TO THE BREED SUCH AS RESCUE EFFORTS, HEALTH RESEARCH, AND HEALTH TESTING GUIDELINES. THE CLUB DONATES TO RESEARCH AND EFFORTS THAT SUPPORT THE BETTERMENT OF THE BOSTON TERRIER. WE WORK WITH THE AKC TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE BREED SING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CREATED BY THE AKC, THE NATIONAL BOSTON TERRIER CLUB ORE RESEARCH MATERIALS THAT PERTAIN TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE BOSTON TERRIER.
- Income
- $1,249
- Spending
- $423
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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 February 28, 2026, 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)
- NO GRANTS WERE ISSUED THIS YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending February 28, 2026, 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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.
Not 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 February 2026.
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 July 2025.
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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