Helvetia Sharpshooter Society
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What it says it does
The organization's primary purpose is to provide a public park for the City of Highland and Madison County residents, as well as a place to hold the Madison County Fair.
- Income
- $189,642
- Spending
- $192,972
- Highest pay
- $6,000, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, 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)
- $4,547 spent. The organization owns and maintains a public park of 44.88 acres for the benefit of the residents of the City of Highland and Madison County. Board members and members of the organization maintain and mow the park. The expenses shown are for the maintenance of the park, which includes a public swimming pool that is leased by the City of Highland for $1 per year, and operated by the City. There are 3 pavilions on the premises, one large one and two smaller ones that are available to the public at a nominal fee. The organization has a close relationship with the Madison County Fairgrounds Association. The county fair is held in the park. The Fairgrounds Association has built structures in the park that are used for the annual county fair. The organization also has a dance hall that is provided to civic organizations or individuals for a rental fee. The food, bar,and rental receipts and dance admissions associated with the dance hall are included on Form 990-T as unrelated business income tax; however, board members and members of the organization volunteer their help in addition to the employees. All of the activities of the dance hall provide wholesome activities for the community at a reasonable price.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.
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 1969.
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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