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George Young Recreational Complex

EIN 38-2602972 · Crystal Falls, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GEORGE YOUNG RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF LESSENING THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A RECREATIONAL COMPLEX FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. DURING THE TAX YEAR THE COMPLEX CONTINUED ITS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ITS INDOOR SWIMMING PROGRAM. IT CONTINUED TO SPONSOR CROSS COUNTRY SKI PROGRAMS IN THE WINTER AND HIKING AND GOLF RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE SUMMER. IT OFFERS GOLF AND DRIVING RANGE FACILITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT LOW OR REDUCED COSTS WITH FREE GOLF FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. DURING THE YEAR IT ALSO OFFERED FOUR FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS: HALLOWEEN, LUNCH WITH SANTA, WINTERFEST AND THE EASTER EGG HUNT. THE COMPLEX ALSO OFFERS A FREE MEETING PLACE FOR FELLOW NOT FOR PROFIT ORZANIZATIONS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
92
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$88,793, manager

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $986,173 spent. The Complex is located in a remote area of the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. It provides a limited menu of food and drinks to those engaging in activities at the complex including those who may be camping next door at Pentoga Park or renting the historic cabin located on the Complex premises. The golf course has a beverage cart that is staffed on weekends and during holidays. The dining/bar area provides refreshments to golfers, swimmers, hikers, cross-country skiers and others enjoying recreational activities at the complex or in the general area.
  2. $860,948 spent. THE COMPLEX PROVIDES A DAILY FEE AND ANNUAL FEE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
  3. $104,880 spent. The Complex has opened its historic log cabin overlooking Chicagoan Lake to the public for overnight rental. The historic cabin was the Summer home of George and Margaret Young. The cabin is located on the grounds of the complex. Rental of the cabin allows visitors to enjoy the other recreational activities available at the complex.
  4. $60,124 spent. THE COMPLEX PROVIDES A SWIMMING POOL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND CHARGES A SMALL DAILY OR ANNUAL FEE FOR SUCH USAGE. HOWEVER DURING THE MAJORITY OF 2024 THE POOL WAS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS.
  5. $19,998 spent. THE COMPLEX PROVIDES GROOMED SKI TRAILS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR USE. THOSE WHO WISH TO USE THE TRAILS BUT HAVE NO SKI EQUIPMENT MAY RENT CROSS COUNTRY SKIS FOR A MINIMAL DAILY RENTAL FEE. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THE COMPLEX HAS MOUNTAIN BIKES FOR RENTAL USE TO RIDE VARIOUS TRAILS IN THE COMPLEX.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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