Stick & Rudder Club Inc
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What it says it does
Stick & Sudder Club Inc. is a member organization supported primarily by dues and fees to member for the purpose of collectively owning aircraft a hanger and member clubhouse. Activities center around general aviation with tthe purpose of sharing flight experiences and other social activities with those having a common interest.
- Income
- $832,573
- Spending
- $804,422
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $11,354, secretary and asst manager
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 (1)
- $804,423 spent. Aircraft Flight and Clubhouse Operations: Members of the club are granted access to a fleet of four Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft stationed at Waukegan National Airport KUGN. The club is managed by its members who exercise governance by voting on the board and setting rental rates covering operational costs such as fuel insurance maintenance and repairs. Flight instruction is available from FAA-certified instructors offering members training for FAA certifications including Private Pilot Instrument Rating Commercial Rating and annual check-ride reviews. All club flights are conducted in strict compliance with FAA rules and regulations. The clubhouse serves as a central gathering place facilitating member activities such as social events flight planning debriefing sessions and review meetings as well as social events and outings. The club hosts a range of annual gatherings and events promoting social engagement and fostering a supportive aviation community among members.
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)(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 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 August 2013.
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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