Rotary International
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
ORGANIZATION PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE-TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEALS OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE. IN PARTICULAR TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER HIGHER ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACQUAINTANCES AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE. THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE BY EVERY MEMBER TO HIS/HER PERSONAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LIFE. THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD OF FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.
- Income
- $165,589
- Spending
- $219,551
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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)
- MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS FROM LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AREAS PROVIDING, STIMULATING AND CHALLENGING TOPICS-APPROXIMATE ATTENDANCE IS 100 PER WEEK.
- MEMBERS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE RYLA PROGRAM AND READING ROTARIANS. THE CLUB ALSO RECOGNIZES ANNUALLY A PERSON OR PERSONS WITH THE CLUB CIVIC AWARD. THIS AWARD IS IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AT THE LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE MENTORING SUPPORT PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE IN VOCATIONAL AREAS OF MUTUAL INTEREST. AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THESE PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ROTARY AMBASSADORS TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS SO THEY MAY CULTIVATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. THE CLUB OFFERS A 20 UNDER 40 PROGRAM.
- PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS THROUGH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ARE PRESENTED TO THREE DESERVING CLUB MEMBERS OR COMMUNITY LEADERS. THESE FELLOWSHIPS SERVE TO RECOGNIZE THE INDIVIDUAL DEDICATION TO SERVE BEYOND ONESELF. THE CLUB ALSO RECOGNIZES PAST AND PRESENT CLUB MEMBERS OR COMMUNITY LEADERS LOCALLY THROUGH RECOGNITION PRESENTATIONS AND THE ROTARY WALL LOCATED NEAR OUR LOCAL MUSEUM AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PARK.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 1942.
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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