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Wildcat Cliffs Country Club Inc

EIN 56-0766215 · Highlands, NC

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIVATE CLUB CREATED FOR THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 October 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)

FOOD OPERATIONS/DINING - PROVIDE DAILY CASUAL DINING FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, AS WELL AS CASUAL AND FINE DINING DINNERS. SERVED 276 EQUITY MEMBERS AND 61 SOCIAL MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR ENDED 10/31/2024.
PRO SHOP OPERATIONS - GUEST FEES AND MERCHANDISE SALES. SERVED 276 EQUITY MEMBERS AND 61 SOCIAL MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR ENDED 10/31/2024.
GOLF CART OPERATIONS - CART RENTAL AND TRAIL FEES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RENTAL CARTS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUEST AND ACCESS TO PATHS FOR MEMBERS WHO OWN THEIR OWN CARTS. SERVED 276 EQUITY MEMBERS AND 61 SOCIAL MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR ENDED 10/31/2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 1966.
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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