Coloma River Races Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF COLOMA RIVER RACES, INC. IS TO CONDUCT VARIOUS RACE ACTIVITIES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CORPORATION PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH THE ABILITY TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO DIFFERENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
- Income
- $53,490
- Spending
- $55,514
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
- $55,514 spent. THE TWO LARGEST RACES ORGANIZED AND MANAGED BY THE CORPORATION ARE THE COLOMA RIVER RUN AND THE SALMON FALLS 50K. THE COLOMA RIVER RUN HOSTS A 5K, 10K, AND 10 MILE RACE AND ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING AS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS. THE SALMON FALLS 50K IS A POINT TO POINT ULTRA DISTANCE TRAIL RACE THAT ALSO BENEFITS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING AS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 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 November 2015.
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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