Rotary International
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What it says it does
ROTARY DISTRICT 5190 (PARTS OF CA AND NV) SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF ITS 58 CLUBS WITH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DISTRICT CONFERENCE, DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AND OTHER MEETINGS AND EXPENSES FOR THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR, DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT AND DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.
- Income
- $244,201
- Spending
- $221,810
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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)
- $60,399 spent. ALL EXPENSES OF ROTARY DISTRICT 5190 (PART CA AND PART NV) DISTRICT GOVERNOR, DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT, DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE, AND AREA GOVERNORS WERE PAID FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. THE DISTRICT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 2,175 MEMBERS IN 60 CLUBS PROVIDING SERVICE TO OTHERS,PROMOTING HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS, ADVANCING WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL,AND PEACE THROUGH FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE DISTRICT SUPPORTS AND EDUCATES THE CLUB MEMBERS AND LEADERSHIP IN THIS ENDEAVOR.
- $39,364 spent. THE DISTRICT CONDUCTS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ROTARIANS. THESE INCLUDE THE AVENUES OF SERVICE SEMINAR AND THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY (WHERE ROTARIANS LEARN HOW TO RUN THEIR CLUBS), THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE (WHERE ROTARIANS LEARN ABOUT THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THEIR FELLOW ROTARIANS BOTH LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE), THE ROTARY ACADEMY (WHERE ROTARIANS LEARN HOW ROTARY FUNCTIONS IN DEPTH), AND PRESIDENT ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR. THE DISTRICT ALSO DOES MARKETING WITH-IN ITS BOUNDARIES TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE WORK OF ROTARY.
- $93,370 spent. ANNUALLY, THE DISTRICT RECEIVES GRANT FUNDS FROM THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. THE AMOUNT RECEIVED EACH YEAR IS A PERCENTAGE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THE ROTARIANS IN OUR DISTRICT MAKE TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION LOCATED IN EVANSTON, IL. THE DISTRICT PROVIDES GRANTS DIRECTLY TO ROTARY CLUBS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR QUALIFYING SCHOLARSHIPS, COMMUNITY OR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS. GRANTS WERE MADE TO OVER 25 CLUBS IN THE DISTRICT. GRANT FUNDS WERE ALSO USED FOR A DISTRICT SPONSORED PROJECT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? 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)(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 June 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 September 1942.
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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