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Rotary International

EIN 57-0960533 · Columbia, SC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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:1) THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACQUAINTANCE AS AN OPPORTUNITY OF SERVICE,2) HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS; THE RECOGNITION OF THE WORTHINESS OF ALL USEFUL OCCUPATIONS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE SOCIETY, 3) THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S LIFE, AND 4) THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH THE WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.

Income
$79,364
Spending
$70,663

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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)
  1. $25,000 spent. COLUMBIA CAPITAL ROTARY AWARDS 4 SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR TO DESERVING COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO FURTHER HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF LOCAL STUDENTS.
  2. $2,795 spent. CART FUND IS A ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM TO RAISE MONEY FOR ALZHEIMER'S REASEARCH.
  3. $7,800 spent. PAUL HARRIS FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL THAT PROMOTES WORLDWIDE CAUSES IN THE NAME OF THE FOUNDER OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.
  4. $6,234 spent. COLUMBIA CAPITL ROTARY CLUB CONTIRBUTES TO A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY EACH YEAR, INCLUDING:SHELTERBOX,MEALS ON WHEELS,WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL,HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK,POLIOPLUS, AND THE DICTIONARY PROJECT.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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