Wayzata Country Club
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What it says it does
WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB SHALL BE A PREMIER, FAMILY-ORIENTED PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB PROVIDING THE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS WITH CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF, EXCELLENT DINING, A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY SOCIAL INTERACTION.
- Income
- $11.0 million
- Spending
- $11.0 million
- Employees
- 343
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $307,741, general manager and coo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, 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 November 30, 2024, 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 November 30, 2024, 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)
- WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB IS A PRIVATE, MEMBER OWNED CLUB LOCATED IN PICTURESQUE WAYZATA, MINNESOTA. RICH IN TRADITION, WAYZATA CC IS MORE THAN A COUNTRY CLUB; IT'S A HOME WHERE FAMILIES COME TOGETHER. THE TUDOR STYLE CLUBHOUSE SITS AMONG BEAUTIFUL GREENS, FLOWER GARDENS AND AGED OAKS; AN INVITING, RELAXING ENVIRONMENT AWAY FROM THE METROPOLITAN BUSTLE. IN ADDITION TO 18-HOLES OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF, THE 6-HOLE SHORT COURSE HOSTS THE AREA'S PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY. THE CLUBHOUSE FEATURES CASUAL AND FORMAL DINING WITH A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE, EXQUISITE SERVICE AND THE HIGHEST QUALITY CUISINE. COME ENJOY A REJUVENATING MASSAGE IN OUR EUROPEAN SPA, OR TAKE PERSONAL GOLF OR TENNIS LESSONS FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF. OUR TENNIS FACILITY FEATURES SUPERIORLY CONDITIONED CLAY COURTS, HARD COURTS, AND HEATED YEAR-ROUND PLATFORM COURTS. THE POOL AREA, WITH OUR NEWLY REMODELED ZERO ENTRY KIDDIE POOL BOASTS PLAYFUL WATER FEATURES. OUR LARGE POOL IS A PLACE OF RELAXATION FOR MEMBERS IN THE HOT MINNESOTA SUMMER MONTHS, AND A HOST TO A COMPETITIVE AQUATICS PROGRAM. IN THE WINTER, MEMBERS STAY ACTIVE WITH PLATFORM TENNIS, OUR TRAP AND SKEET RANGE, AND WINTER WONDERLAND WHICH INCLUDE ICE SKATING, HOCKEY, SLEDDING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, AND SNOWSHOEING. SKIERS CAN LEAVE THE ROLLING FAIRWAYS TO FOLLOW THE TRAILS ON THE GROOMED LUCE LINE, EXTENDING MILES TO THE WEST.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 November 2024.
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 March 1958.
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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