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Mason-Oceana-Manistee Board of Realtors

EIN 38-6089973 · Ludington, MI

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What it says it does

TO PROVIDE MEMBER REALTORS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$1,906 spent. We provide and enforce new and continuing Code of Ethics training requirements as established by the bylaws of the National Association of Realtors. We also provide classes for professional standards, legal courses, realtor safety, and classes for rural development loans, VA loans, and other means of financing real estate purchases.
We provide an updated website for multiple listing services to both the buyer and seller of real estate, and training for both new and existing members on its use. Information on a national dispute settlement center is provided on our website as well as on Facebook. Voter Registration information is provided as well as the steps necessary to be taken to insure that individuals who are relocating are able to register in their new hometown.
$16,015 spent. We sponsor a Golf Scramble annually where members and the community can come together to raise funds for the Scholarship Foundation for area youth. Our organization also encourages members to take part in community events with projects for cleaning up neighborhoods and parks. Our members are also encouraged to take part in community events that enhance home ownership values.
4a,4b, and 4c DESCRIBE THE MAJOR SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THIS ORGANIZATION. WE HAVE LISTED THE THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES TOGETHER WITH SERVICES OF A SIMILAR NATURE.
4a,4b, and 4c DESCRIBE THE MAJOR SERVICE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 October 1959.
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.

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