The Bluemont Citizens Association
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What it says it does
The Bluemont Citizens Association (BCA), a non-profit organization, was established in 1962 for the betterment of the Bluemont community. The BCA continues to accomplish this mission today by voting on, providing funding for, and supporting a variety of improvements and outreach initiatives in and around the historic village.
- Income
- $40,664
- Spending
- $30,204
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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)
- $3,500 spent. The BCA continued serving its mission of providing for the betterment of the Bluemont community through a variety of activities, contributions, the organization of community events, and publication of a community newsletter. The BCA provided donations to local families who were in need; awarded post-secondary educational scholarships to students in our service area who had participated in community service endeavors; made memorial donations to recognize contributions of community residents who had served the community in significant ways; organized community clean-up events, planted and maintained outdoor barrel planters to enhance the local streetscape.
- $6,620 spent. The BCA made donations to several local organizations, including three fire & rescue companies, the local Boy Scouts of America troop, The Snickersville Turnpike Association, and Lovettsville Ruritans. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors also supported the community in several ways, including providing assistance directly, donations to FISH of Clarke County, Tree of Life, and Loudoun Hunger Relief.
- $500 spent. The BCA sponsored the Bluemont Community Center Advisor Board "Shamrock 5K/10K" fundraising run.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.
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 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 August 2017.
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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