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Congressional Country Club Inc

EIN 53-0050980 · Bethesda, MD

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB IS A FULL AMENITY PRIVATE CLUB COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALITY GOLF COURSES, TENNIS COURTS, SWIMMING POOLS AND FITNESS FACILITIES. THE CLUB ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR GUESTS WITH NUMEROUS OPTIONS FOR FINE DINING RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES AND GOURMET BANQUET AND CATERING SERVICES.

Income
$51.7 million
Spending
$47.8 million
Employees
517
Volunteers
137
Highest pay
$1.0 million, general manager/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 October 31, 2024, 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 October 31, 2024, 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)
  1. CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB GREENS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS 36 HOLES OF PGA TOURNAMENT CALIBER GOLF COURSES AT THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARDS. AS A RESULT, THE CLUB IS FREQUENTLY ASKED TO HOST PGA SANCTIONED AND OTHER PRIVATE TOURNAMENTS FROM WHICH WE SELECT A FEW.
  2. CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB BOASTS THREE STATE OF THE ART KITCHENS THAT PROVIDE GOURMET RESTAURANT AND CATERING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE HISTORIC CLUBHOUSE AND THE SURROUNDING 580 DAZZLING ACRES.
  3. CONGRESSIONAL'S STAFF ARE SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING PGA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS. THESE PROS CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR SWING IN ONE OF THE MANY INNOVATIVE PRIVATE CLASSES, CLINICS OR PROGRAMS OFFERED. THE GOLF AND TENNIS PRO SHOPS SELL PGA AND DESIGNER BRAND CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR ALL SEASONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(7) social or recreational club.

    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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 October 2025.

    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 October 1934.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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