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Rotary International

EIN 59-6153264 · Sarasota, FL

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What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$94,105 spent. THE CLUB ACTIVELY PROVIDES VOLUNTEERS FOR NUMEROUS PROGRAMS IN THE AREA SUCH AS FOOD PACKING FOR TITLE ONE FAMILIES AND STUFFING KINDERGARTEN READINESS BAGS FILLED WITH AGE APPROPRIATE LEARNING MATERIALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN ATTENDING SARASOTA DISTRICT SCHOOLS. THE CLUB SUPPORTS NUMEROUS YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ITS CHARITABLE ARM THE ROTARY CLUB OF SARASOTA FOUNDATION.THE CLUBS SUPPORTS ROTARY PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP TOMORROW'S LEADERS.THE CLUB SUPPORTS THE GLOBAL INITIATIVES OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.THE CLUB MEMBERS GATHER REGULARLY TO ENJOY FELLOWSHIP, DISCUSS CURRENT AND FUTURE CLUB PROJECTS AND TO BE EDUCATED ON THE CRITICAL ISSUES OF THE DAY.
$3,500 spent. THE CLUB PROVIDES FUNDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND CAMPS AND SEMINARS DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE TOMORROW'S LEADERS.
$500 spent. THE CLUB ANNUALLY SELECTS A NON ROTARIAN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND PROVIDES A DONATION TO A SELECTED CHARITY TO HONOR THEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 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 May 1958.
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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