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Rotary of Annapolis Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1759743 · Annapolis, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DONATIONS ARE MADE TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND GLOBALLY THROUGH ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, TO HELP THE LESS FORTUNATE AND THOSE IN NEED, TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH, AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE SICK AND ELDERLY.

Income
$441,720
Spending
$265,441
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
62.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
140

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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)
  1. $254,468 spent. PROVIDE DONATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BENEFIT THOSE IN NEED AND TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS IS A SERVICE CLUB AND IS AN AFFILIATE CLUB OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS ALSO HAS A 501C3 FOUNDATION KNOWN AS THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS FOUNDATION. AS SUCH, THE CLUBS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS SERVICE TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS. THE CLUB CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 140 MEMBERS, AND ENGAGES IN MANY ACTIVITIES FOR FUND RAISING THROUGH OUR 501C3 FOUNDATION. OUR MAJOR CHARITY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES INCLUDES A CRAB FEAST, A BLACK TIE DIAMONDS GALA, A GOLF TOURNAMENT, A ROCK-THE-DOCK SUMMER EVENT, LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES, AN ETHICS BOWL, SPEECH CONTEST, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS FOR THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL, FOOD DRIVES, HELPING HANDS PROJECTS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT/SUPPLIES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITIES. THE CLUB ALSO SUPPORTS MANY ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING REGULAR WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MEETINGS, ONBOARDING PROGRAMS FOR NEW MEMBERS, EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS ON LEADERSHIP AND ROTARY INITIATIVES, AND SEVERAL FELLOWSHIP EVENTS DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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