Rotary Club of Bedford 3702
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What it says it does
The mission of the Bedford Rotary Club is to promote service above self by supporting community improvement civic engagement and humanitarian efforts in Bedford and the surrounding area. The organization brings together community leaders and volunteers to address local needs support youth and families and enhance the overall quality of life through service projects partnerships and charitable initiatives. During the prior year the Bedford Rotary Club carried out programs and activities that advanced its mission of promoting social welfare and community well-being. The organization organized and supported community service projects benefiting residents of Bedford and Trimble County including youth-focused initiatives educational support and assistance to local families and seniors. The Club coordinated fundraising and volunteer efforts to support local nonprofits schools and community programs. Funds raised were used to provide financ
- Income
- $22,155
- Spending
- $17,846
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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)
- During the reporting year the Bedford Rotary Club carried out programs and service activities that promoted community welfare civic engagement and humanitarian support within Bedford and Trimble County. The organization coordinated volunteer-led service projects community events and fundraising activities designed to address local needs and improve quality of life for residents.Program activities included support for youth and education-related initiatives assistance to local families and seniors and contributions to community organizations and events that promote civic pride leadership development and public service. Funds raised through Rotary activities were used to provide financial support supplies and resources to local schools nonprofits and community programs aligned with the Clubs mission.In addition to direct service and financial support the Bedford Rotary Club held regular meetings and service opportunities that encouraged civic participation ethical leadership and collaboration among members and community partners. These efforts strengthened community relationships and advanced the social welfare of the community as a whole.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2018.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 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 June 2018.
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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