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Lake Winnebago Home Owners Association

EIN 43-0890430 · Lk Winnebago, MO

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What it says it does

TO FUNCTION AS A HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND FURTHER OUR EXEMPT PURPOSES AS OUTLINED IN OUR MISSION STATEMENT ON PAGE 1.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (4)

$1.4 million spent. MAINTAIN AND BEAUTIFY THE COMMON AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL OUR MEMBER HOMEOWNERS. THESE COMMON AREAS INCLUDE COMMUNITY DOCKS, BOAT LAUNCHING, PARKS, BARNS AND STABLES, HORSE TRAILS, PIERS, TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PLAYGROUNDS.
$569,840 spent. DETERMINE AND ARRANGE FOR ALL INSPECTIONS, LABOR AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR, REPLACE, IMPROVE AND ADD TO THE BEAUTY AND SAFETY OF ALL LAKES, PONDS, DAMS AND SPILLWAYS WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PROTECTION, ENJOYMENT, AND WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS. THESE INCLUDE PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SWIMMING, DIVING AND/OR WADING POOLS AND BEACHES.
$109,912 spent. SALE OF MARINE FUEL FOR BOATS AND WATERCRAFT USED FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF OUR MEMBERS.
$31,275 spent. PROVIDE STORAGE RENTAL FACILTIES FOR THE PROPERTY OF OUR MEMBERS. PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DOCKS AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO ALL MEMBERS. IMPOSE THE USE OF BOAT AND DOCK PERMITS TO FURTHER ENFORCE RULES AND USAGE OF OUR LAKES AND PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PROTECTION OF OUR MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(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 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 February 1974.
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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