Port Royal Club Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE PORT ROYAL CLUB IS TO BE AN OUTSTANDING FAMILY BEACH CLUB WITH EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR DINING, TENNIS, SWIMMING AND FITNESS, WHICH MEMBERS WILL BE PROUD TO USE FOR THEIR PERSONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS. MANAGEMENT WILL STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF CLUB OFFERINGS IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER.THE PORT ROYAL CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1959 AND IS A PRIVATE BEACH CLUB. PORT ROYAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP. THE CLUB IS OPEN FROM MID-AUGUST TO MID-JULY, WHEN IT CLOSES FOR A MONTH.
- Income
- $28.1 million
- Spending
- $12.3 million
- Employees
- 84
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $662,834, chief operating officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 July 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 (1)
- THE PORT ROYAL CLUB (PRC) IS A PRIVATE BEACH CLUB OFFERING DINING, FITNESS, SWIMMING, AND SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS. THE CLUB IS NORMALLY OPEN FROM MID-AUGUST UNTIL MID JULY, WHEN IT CLOSES FOR A MONTH. THE PORT ROYAL CLUBHOUSE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IN HURRICANE IAN IN SEPTEMBER 2022. THE CLUB'S DINING FACILITIES HAVE BEEN OPERATING VIA VARIOUS TEMPORARY SET-UPS, INCLUDING A DINING TENT AND FOOD TRUCKS. WHEN THE NEW CLUBHOUSE OPENS, THE CLUB WILL RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS, WITH MODIFICATIONS AS NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW BUILDING. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES:THE WELCOME BACK PARTY IN NOVEMBER WELCOMES MEMBERS WHEN THEY COME INTO TOWN BRINGING THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE SEASON.OTHER PARTIES ARE PREPARED TO CELEBRATE IMPORTANT DATES, SUCH AS HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR'S EVE, SUPER BOWL, VALENTINE'S DAY, EASTER, MEMORIAL DAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAY. A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IS OFFERED EVERY MORNING FROM 7:30 TO 10 A.M., EXCEPT ON MONDAYS, NOVEMBER THRU MAY.PRC ALSO OFFERS A LA CARTE LUNCH (12-3 P.M.) AND DINNER (5-9 P.M.) TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, CLOSED SUNDAY EVENINGS MAY TO NOVEMBER. MANY FRIDAY NIGHTS IN SEASON, AT THE MAIN DINING ROOM, THERE IS A SEAFOOD BUFFET, AND TO FINISH THE WEEKEND, THERE IS A SUNDAY BRUNCH AND SUNDAY SUNSET DINNER.THE CLUB CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 300 PEOPLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES INCLUDING BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS, CHRISTMAS PARTIES.THE PORT ROYAL CLUB HAS A FITNESS CENTER ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CLUBHOUSE. AMENITIES INCLUDE: TECHNOGYM EQUIPMENT - AMONG THE FINEST IN THE WORLD, PERSONAL TRAINING, PILATES AND AEROBICS ROOMS. THE MEMBERS CAN ALSO MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND FACIAL TREATMENTS.ALONG WITH THE FITNESS FACILITIES THERE ARE NINE HYDRO-GRID TENNIS COURTS AND A PRO SHOP.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 November 1963.
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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