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Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club

EIN 58-2115220 · Gainesville, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS A CATALYST AND AS A LEGACY PROGRAM OF THE 1996 SUMMER CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC GAMES AND TO PROMOTE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FITNESS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES THROUGH QUALITY FLATWATER CANOE & KAYAK PROGRAMS.

Income
$457,962
Spending
$401,752
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
27
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (5)
  1. $234,862 spent. SPRINT PROGRAM: THE SPRINT PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF FOUR LEVELS OF PADDLING. THE YOUNG ATHLETES START IN DEVELOPMENTAL AND PROCEED THROUGH INTERMEDIATE TRAINING TO HIGH PERFORMANCE. THE FOURTH LEVEL IS FOR MASTERS PADDLERS. ALL ATHLETES ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES ALSO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS WITH COMPETING AT THE OLYMPICS AS A GOAL.
  2. $66,001 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE LANIER CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY INTRODUCTORY PADDLESPORTS PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY INCORPORATING WATER SAFETY, FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIPS. EACH YEAR, CHILDREN AGES 7-14 ARE INTRODUCED TO THE SPORT THROUGH OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP. THE BEGINNER RACING LEAGUE PROGRAM RUNS IN THE FALL AND SPRING FOR SIX WEEKS EACH SESSION AND IS AN INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM FOR THE SPRINT TEAM. PARTICIPANTS JOIN TEAMS OF UP TO 25 ATHLETES AND PRACTICE TWICE WEEKLY AND RACE IN TWO RACES/REGATTAS DURING THE PROGRAM.
  3. $44,501 spent. DRAGON BOAT PROGRAM: THE DRAGON BOAT PROGRAM STARTED TO GROW IN 2017 DUE TO THE ICF DRAGON BOAT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018 IN GAINESVILLE, GA. THE BOATS ARE USED IN ALL THE OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE CLUBSPRINT, BEGINNER RACING LEAGUE, TRAINING CAMPS, TEAM BUILDING COURSES AND RECREATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE LCKC IS THE LOCAL ORGANIZER FOR THE ANNUAL ATLANTA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HELD EACH SEPTEMBER.
  4. $20,356 spent. THE CLUB OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO TRY PADDLESPORT THROUGH PROGRAMS, LESSONS AND EVENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE -ADULT LEARN TO KAYAK, MOONLIGHT PADDLES AND SUMMER RENTALS (RECREATIONAL BOATS).
  5. THE CLUB OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO TRY PADDLESPORT THROUGH PROGRAMS, LESSONS AND EVENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE -ADULT LEARN TO KAYAK, MOONLIGHT PADDLES AND SUMMER RENTALS (RECREATIONAL BOATS).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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