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Riverside Gardens Swim & Tennis Club

EIN 54-0838338 · Alexandria, VA

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What it says it does

To provide social, athletic and recreational activities to the Riverside Gardens community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

Pool operations:RGSTC provides a pool and recreational facility for up to 275 members (families) in the Riverside Gardens area of Alexandria, Virgina. The facilities are on a 2.57 acre lot and include 2 tennis courts, a club house, a volleyball/play area in addition to the 25 meter pool and baby pool.
Swim team and lessons:Approximately 170 youths participate in the swim team program offered at RGSTC. Participants are not selected. Children of members are eligible once they have mastered basic swimming skills. Group and private lessons are available to all members by the lifeguards. Although the lessons take place at the pool, the time, cost and other details of the lessons are solely between the pool management company and the member. Swim Coaches also offer similar lessons.
Tennis operations:The club maintains two tennis courts. The courts are for all members. Members between the ages of 8-17 can join the junior tennis team. Adults can join the men's or women's teams. Tennis clinics are offered for children between the ages of 5 and 10. Private lessons are offered for all age groups and various skill levels and are between the member and the coaches.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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 2006.
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 October 21, 2026.

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