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Marion Alachua Dog Training Association Inc

EIN 59-2462085 · Ocala, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GOALS OF MADTA ARE TO HAVE EVERY DOG BE A GOOD CANINE CITIZEN AND A WELL LOVED FAMILY MEMBER. A VOLUNTEER NON PROFIT CLUB THAT WELCOMES ALL DOGS TO OUR TRAINING CLASSES IN OBEDIENCE, RALLY, AGILITY AND CONFORMATION.

Income
$241,763
Spending
$177,643
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 December 31, 2025, 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 (2)
  1. $144,453 spent. THE CLUB SPONSORS EVENTS SANCTIONED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AND UNITED KENNEL CLUB. THESE PROGRAM EVENTS GENERATE EXPENSES FOR THE CLUB TO HOST THE EVENTS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DOGS COMPETE IN VARIOUS COMPETITIONS INCLUDING DOG AGILITY, OBEDIENCE, RALLY AND LURE COURSING. ENTRY FEES GENERATED BY THESE EVENTS ARE CHARGED TO COVER THE EXPENSES. OVER 2000 DOGS FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES COMPETE ANNUALLY.
  2. $3,375 spent. THE CLUB SPONSORS TWO INDEPENDENT TEAMS THAT COMPETE IN AN ANNUAL DACOF AND DOCOF COMPETITION. THESE EVENTS ARE STATE COMPETITIONS IN AGILITY AND OBEDIENCE AND BRING TOGETHER DOG ENTHUSIASTS FROM ALL OVER FLORIDA. THE TEAMS ARE SPONSORED BY THE CLUB AND HELP TO FOSTER MEMBER COMARADERIE. THESE EVENTS ARE HEAVILY ATTENDED BY SPECTATORS, THEREFORE GETTING GREAT EXPOSURE AND ADVERTISING TO THE CLUB ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 2025.

    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 July 2019.

    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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