Forest Lake Club
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What it says it does
THE CLUB IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE MEMBERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS COME TOGETHER TO ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, PREMIER FACILITIES, AND VIBRANT SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES THAT REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $14.2 million
- Spending
- $13.0 million
- Employees
- 241
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $242,616, gm/coo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 (2)
- $5.1 million spent. TO PROVIDE THE CLUB'S MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS WITH AN EXCELLENT DINING EXPERIENCE. THE CLUB'S DINING REVENUE IS SUPPORTED BY THE MEALS SERVED IN THE DINING ROOM, SPECIAL EVENTS, THE BAR AND GRILL. THE CLUB SERVES LUNCH AND DINNER EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, EXCEPT MONDAY AND HAS SUNDAY BRUNCH EACH WEEK. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB HOLDS SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SUCH AS BANQUETS AND WEDDINGS. THE CLUB ALSO HAS A BAR AND GRILL TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS AND GUESTS WHILE PLAYING A ROUND OF GOLF.
- $5.0 million spent. TO PROVIDE THE CLUB'S MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS AN ENJOYABLE GOLFING, TENNIS AND SWIMMING EXPERIENCE. THE CLUB'S GOLF REVENUE IS SUPPORTED MOSTLY BY CART FEES AND GREEN FEES CHARGED TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS FOR ROUNDS OF GOLF PLAYED DURING THE YEAR. THE CLUB'S TENNIS AND SWIMMING REVENUE IS SUPPORTED BY MERCHANDISE SALES AND GUEST FEES TO USE THE FACILITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1964.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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