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Cape Coral Rotary Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2301480 · Cape Coral, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE DONATIONS, BEQUESTS AND INCOME FROM MONEY-RAISING EFFORTS ALL FOR DISBURSAL TO CHARITABLE, LITERARY OR OTHER ELEEMOSYNARY ACTIVITIES AS PROVIDED FOR AND DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Income
$129,336
Spending
$127,159
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
71.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 43%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 71.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 (4)
  1. $63,735 spent. PROVIDED GRANTS TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS.
  2. $24,945 spent. PROVIDED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LITERACY, AND CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE THROUGH INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC BENCHES, NEWBORN LITERACY INITIATIVES, FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAMS, ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE, AND THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET DISTRIBUTIONS.
  3. $14,500 spent. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO LOCAL COLLEGES TO ASSIST DESERVING STUDENTS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION.
  4. $10,027 spent. ORGANIZED AND SPENT CASH FOR COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE BURROWING OWL FESTIVAL, THE CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA, AND THE WILLIAM AUSTIN CAR SHOW.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 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? 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.

    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 January 1984.

    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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