Slo Water Polo Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The goal of SLO Water Polo Club is to create community driven resource that supports the sustainable growth of water polo in the County of San Luis Obispo. The club is run by a cooperative board of parents and swimming and water polo coaches from local clubs, high schools and colleges here in the County of San Luis Obispo. The clubs activities are run by coaches who are current and former high school and college water polo athletes and coaches. The club holds weekly practices at San Luis Obispo High School and city swimming pools in the city of San Luis Obispo. The club also hosts open tournament competitions for youths between the ages of six and 18. SLO Water Polo Club strives to teach the fundamental skills and tactics needed to be successful in the game of water polo and the community. Players not only develop as athletes but as leaders of their communities by cultivating sportsmanship, integrity, discipline and passion for the goals that they set for themselves. Providing a practi
- Income
- $174,706
- Spending
- $167,150
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 31, 2025, 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 August 31, 2025, 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)
- $163,908 spent. To promote the sport of youth water polo in the County of San Luis Obispo by providing local trainings, games, leagues and tournaments to the local youth. Provide positive traniing environment that promotes water safety for youth ages 6-18.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on January 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
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 August 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 October 2022.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.