Columbia Yacht Club
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF YACHTING; THE SCIENCES OF SEAMANSHIP, NAVIGATION AND YACHT DESIGN, MAINTAIN A SUITABLE CLUB QUARTERS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENIENCE OF MEMBERS.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $3.8 million
- Employees
- 88
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $117,609, general manager
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (2)
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE OBJECTIVE OF COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB (CYC) IS TO PROVIDE CLUB QUARTERS FOR THE CONVENIENCE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF ITS YACHTING ENTHUSIAST MEMBERS. THE CLUB OFFERS DINING FACILITIES, BAR, BANQUET ROOMS, BOAT DOCKAGE, LOCKER ROOMS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE FOR ITS MEMBERS. AS OF 12/31/24, CYC HAD 787 TOTAL MEMBERS, A NET DECREASE OF 42 MEMBERS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THE MEMBERSHIP RANGES IN AGE FROM JUNIOR SAILORS (UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE) TO HONORARY LIFE (OVER 65). APPROXIMATELY ONE THIRD OF THE MEMBERSHIP OWNS A BOAT, EITHER SAIL OR POWER, BUT ALL ENJOY ON THE WATER ACTIVITIES OR TAKING PART IN THE MANY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HELD WITHIN THE CLUB EACH MONTH. COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB IS OPEN FEBRUARY THROUGH DECEMBER, TUESDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS DURING THE WEEK. THE "IN-SEASON" PERIOD FROM MAY TO OCTOBER IS WHEN THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERSHIP IS ACTIVE IN THE CLUB. NOTICE OF UPCOMING EVENTS IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERSHIP VIA SIGNAGE AT THE CLUB, EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
- SAILING AND RACING: SINCE IT WAS FORMED IN 1892, THE HEART OF THE COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB HAS BEEN THE SPORT OF SAILING IN ITS MANY FORMS FROM RACING TO CRUISING. RACING ENTHUSIASTS ENJOY "IN-SEASON" COMPETITION EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AS WELL AS THE SIX WEEKEND REGATTAS THE CLUB SPONSORS. OVER 50 BOATS PARTICIPATE IN THE MAJORITY OF THE EVENTS. CYC PROVIDES THE YACHTING HOME FOR MANY OF THE PREMIER RACERS IN THE MIDWEST. MANY CYC MEMBERS PLACE WELL IN BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS. RESULTS ARE IMPORTANT, BUT THE TRUE FOCUS OF COLUMBIA IS PROMOTING THE CORINTHIAN SPIRIT, OR COURTEOUS SPORTSMANSHIP, AMONG ALL BOATERS. MEMBERS WHO DO NOT OWN BOATS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE AS CREW WITH THE RACERS OR GUESTS OF THE CRUISERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(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.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club 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 2024.
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 October 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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