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Dolphin Swim Team

EIN 56-1803643 · Dobson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide youth in the community with opportunities to participate in organized swimming and related aquatic activities that promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and water safety.

Income
$103,291
Spending
$60,673
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 August 31, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $28,215 spent. Operation and Maintenance of Swimming Facility. Operated and maintained the community swimming pool to provide a safe environment for summer youth swim team practices, dual meets, and championship competition. Activities included water quality management, lifeguard staffing, utilities, equipment upkeep, and general facility maintenance. The facility supported approximately 100 youth swimmers and enabled the organization to carry out its mission of promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship through amateur athletics.
  2. $16,108 spent. Summer League Competitive Swim Team Provided a structured summer recreational and competitive swim program for approximately 100 youth swimmers. Participants received coached practices, stroke development, and opportunities to compete in dual meets and league championship events. The program emphasized skill development, discipline, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship while encouraging healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
  3. $13,633 spent. Aquatic Safety and Supervision Provided certified lifeguard supervision during all swim practices, meets, and team activities to ensure a safe environment for approximately 100 youth swimmers and visiting participants. Lifeguards monitored water safety, enforced pool rules, and responded to emergencies, enabling the organization to conduct its summer swim program in accordance with local safety requirements and youth athletic best practices.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on January 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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