Carlouel Yacht Club
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE CLUB IS TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL CAMARADERIE FOR ITS MEMBERS BY WAY OF OFFERING A PRIVATE BEACH, DAILY DOCKAGE, CLUB EVENTS AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Employees
- 88
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $239,828, former general manager
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (1)
- THE CLUB CONSISTED OF APPROXIMATELY 484 MEMBERS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2024. FOOD, BEVERAGE AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT ARE PROVIDED TO THE CLUB'S MEMBERS. THE CLUB MAINTAINS A CLUBHOUSE TO PROVIDE LUNCHEON AND DINNER SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS, AND BANQUETS AND PARTIES FOR ITS MEMBERS. THE CLUB MAINTAINS TWO OUTDOOR POOLS AND TENNIS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR USE BY ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN SWIM MEETS AND OTHER TOURNAMENTS. THE CLUB'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CAMP CARLOUEL, A SUMMER DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, MAINTENANCE OF CABANAS THAT MAY BE RENTED BY THE MEMBERS, PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS, TEMPORARY BOAT DOCKAGE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS. THE CLUB OFFERS VARIOUS TYPES OF WATERCRAFT, INCLUDING 3 OUTBOARD RESCUE BOATS, 11 SAILING PRAMS, 24 KAYAKS AND 6 STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 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 October 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 January 1981.
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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