Ruritan National Corp
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What it says it does
To promote fellowship and goodwill among its members and the community and to serve the local community through volunteer service and financial support of civic educational and youth programs.
- Income
- $54,464
- Spending
- $23,073
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (4)
- $10,981 spent. Organized and hosted the annual Stem Veterans Day Parade and community Easter Egg Hunt providing civic engagement and recreational opportunities for the town. The club also sponsored local community projects and youth initiatives directly benefiting approximately 500 local residents.
- $11,386 spent. Maintained a community building available for use by local civic groups families and individuals. The facility serves as a central hub for community meetings private gatherings and local events ensuring a viable resource for the town.
- $3,000 spent. Provided academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the local community to support higher education and vocational training. Recipients were selected based on character academic promise and financial need to help them reach their full potential.
- $308 spent. Other Program Services: The organization participated in various community-focused initiatives including local youth support and regional civic engagement. These activities represent the clubs ongoing commitment to local outreach and community fellowship outside of its primary major programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? 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)(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 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 October 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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