Key West Sportsmans Club
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Per our Articles of Incorporation our object and purpose is and shall be:(a)To encourage protection and restoration of waters, wildlife, forest, and field; safeguard public health by elimination pollution, discourage unwise drainage and seek wise land and water use in the broad public interest; nurture and improve wildlife stocks; restore and rehabilitate wildlife environment.(b) To seek more intensive education of the whole public, youth and adult, in recognizing resource conservation as vital to our way of life and its preservation; to emphasize the parallel between economic prosperity and the maintenance of an adequate resource backing.(c)To cooperate with county, state, federal, and private agencies of resource management, in improving and strengthening basic resources and in husbanding them through wise utilization.(d)To promote highest standards of sportsmanship and to strengthen farmer-sportsman understanding.(e)To develop and constantly seek to improve a statewide long-range pr
- Income
- $127,730
- Spending
- $91,895
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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)
- Detailed description of the exempt purpose achievements.A.Conservation Efforts We maintained our Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grounds in accordance with our contractual obligations, including the upkeep of food plots to support local wildlife populations. Additionally, we preserved the ecological integrity of our pond by performing routine maintenance and restocking it with fish to promote a healthy aquatic habitat and optimal growth conditions.B. Educational Programs We hosted two Hunter Education courses, serving over 40 participants. Each course included a classroom session focused on safety, ethics, and wildlife conservation, followed by a hands-on field day where students received practical training in firearm handling and outdoor skills.C.Community Engagement We organized two public trap shooting events to foster community involvement and promote responsible recreation. Our members volunteered at the Reflections in the Park event, with proceeds supporting another local nonprofit. We also assisted with the cleanup of the Stations of the Cross for a local parish, conducted two Adopt-a-Highway roadside cleanups, and welcomed local Boy Scout troops to use our grounds for camping and outdoor education.D.Outdoor Recreation Initiatives We maintained our club grounds year-round to ensure safe and enjoyable access for members. The property supports a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, and hiking, which we actively encourage as part of our mission to promote outdoor recreation and well-being.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 March 1990.
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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