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Hobcaw Yacht Club

EIN 57-6006774 · Mt Pleasant, SC

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What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERSHIP WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE FELLOWSHIP, ENTERTAINMENT AND ENJOYMENT IN A NAUTICAL, FAMILY-ORIENTED ATMOSPHERE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

THE SAILING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN, TEENAGERS, AND ADULTS TO SAIL SAFELY. THE CLUB OFFERS 2 WEEK SAILING CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IN THE SUMMER TAUGHT BY PAID INSTRUCTORS. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES BOATS OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY THE CLUB. THE CLUB ALSO HOSTS A SAILING REGATTA EACH SUMMER.
THE POOL IS USED FOR THE SWIM TEAM, SWIMMING LESSONS, AS WELL AS FOR MEMBERS' ENTERTAINMENT. APPROXIMATELY 250 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THE CLUB'S SWIM TEAM. THE CLUB IS OPEN TO MEMBERS ALL SUMMER.
EVENT ACTIVITIES ARE FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE MEMBERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THESE INCLUDE PARTIES, CHILDREN'S EVENTS, AND A FISHING TOURNAMENT.
$844,301 spent. OTHER CLUB EXPENSES ARE THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DOCKS AND BOAT LANDING, SALE OF CLUB MERCHANDISE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS.
OTHER CLUB EXPENSES ARE THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DOCKS AND BOAT LANDING, SALE OF CLUB MERCHANDISE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 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)(7) social or recreational club 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 May 1967.
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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