South West Conservation Club Inc
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE AND PLEDGE OF THE SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB IS TO PROMOTE TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP AND PRINCIPLES OF BROAD CONSERVATION, TO PROMTE LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE WILDLIFE IN OUR COVERTS AND WATERS, AND TO PROMOTE AND COOPERATE IN THE BEAUTIFICATION AND PURIFICATION OF OUR RIVERS.
- Income
- $42,886
- Spending
- $72,742
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 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 November 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 November 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)
- $24,004 spent. THE SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB PROVIDES THE USE OF THEIR FACILITY TO PROMOTE A HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A VARIETY OF SCOUTING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS.
- $24,004 spent. THE SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB MAINTAINS THE USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GROUNDS FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CARING OF A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ANIMALS (OWLS, BATS, FOX, GEESE, GROUNDHOGS, MARTINS, AND OTHER WILDLIFE). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS IMPLEMENTED AND MAINTAINS A FISH STOCKING PROGRAM.
- $6,546 spent. THE SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CLUB PROVIDES A SHOOTING RANGE FOR THE TRAINING OF THE INDIANA POLICE AND NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES AND HANDLING OF WEAPONS. THE SHOOTING RANGE IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND IS USED BY HUNDREDS OF POLICE AND NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 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 November 6, 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 November 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 April 1995.
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 November 4, 2026.
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