Civic Association of Centerville Inc
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What it says it does
TO PROVIDE A PROACTIVE VOICE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF CENTERVILLE TO OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND OTHER CIVIC GROUPS. THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE A COLLECTIVE FORUM TO DISCUSS AND DEVELOP CONSENSUS ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL PARTICIPATE IN SUCH COMMUNITY EVENTS AS IT DEEMS BENEFICIAL TO THE VILLAGE OF CENTERVILLE.
- Income
- $38,991
- Spending
- $22,380
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 (3)
- $9,486 spent. TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MORE PARTICULARLY THE GENERAL AREA OF THE VILLAGE OF CENTERVILLE, AND WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON MEETING THE CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF CENTERVILLE.
- $6,144 spent. THE FAMILIES IN NEED AND STUDENTS IN NEED PROGRAMS PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CENTERVILLE FAMILIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE DUE TO HARDSHIPS.
- $6,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
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)(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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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)(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 November 2012.
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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