Rotary International
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE IDEAL OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER: FIRST: THE DEVELOPEMENT OF ACQUAINTANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE: SECOND: HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS, THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTHINESS OF ALL USEFUL OCCUPATIONS, AND THE DIGNIFYING OF EACH ROTARIAN'S OCCUPATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY OT SERVE SOCIETY; THIRD: THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S PERSONAL, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE; FOURTH: THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD OF FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE
- Income
- $52,488
- Spending
- $41,611
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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)
- $40,911 spent. USED FUNDRAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL YOUTH. IN ADDITION THESE FUNDS ALONG WITH CONTRIBUTIONS WERE USED FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND WORLD WIDE PROJECTS THROUGH DIRECT AND FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS. CONTIBUTIONS TO ROTARY FOUNDATION USED TO CHANGE LIVES LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD.
- THE CLUB OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ATTENDING 2 OR 4 YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. THESE SHOLARSHIPS ARE BOTH NEEDS AND ACHIEVMENT BASED. EDGECOMBE COUNTY IS A NC TIER 1 DESIGNATED COUNTY (MOST DISTRESSED DESIGNATION).
- CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HUMANATARIAN AND EDUCATIONS PROGRAMS OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 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 June 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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