Tyler Sunrise Rotary Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IS TO ENABLE ROTARIANS TO ADVANCE WORLD UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH, THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, AND THE ALLEVIATION OF PROVERTY.
- Income
- $19,208
- Spending
- $24,699
- Reserves
- 13.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 (1)
- $21,183 spent. THE TYLER SUNRISE PAW PARK:TSR DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINS A FOUR-ACRE FENCED DEVELOPMENT JUST OUTSIDE THE TYLER CITY LIMITS THAT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND THEIR DOGS. THE PARK CONTAINS 3 FENCED AND GATED AREAS: TWO AREAS FOR LARGE DOGS AND ONE AREA FOR SMALL DOGS WITH BENCHES FOR OWNERS TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHER OWNERS. THE PARK IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED DAILY BY ROTARIANS. A SELF-CONTAINED DOG WASH IS AVAILABLE FOR A FEE TO PATRONS TO CLEAN THEIR DOGS. PET OWNERS ARE PROVIDED WITH WATER, SOAP, A HAIR DRYER, AND PET TREATS. THE PARK IS WELL MAINTAINED WITH A SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND MOWED REGULARLY. PATRONS COME FROM TYLER AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE:TSR PARTNERS WITH TWO OTHER LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS TO ORGANIZE AND MANAGE THIS ANNUAL EVENT FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF 5,000-8,000 EAST TEXAS INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE PROGRAM AND KETTLE DRIVE:EACH YEAR TSR HOSTS AN ANNUAL BIKE BUILD EVENT WHERE THE THREE LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS COME TOGETHER TO PURCHASE AND BUILD BICYCLES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. THIS IS IN CONJUCTION WITH THE SALVATION ARMY'S ANGEL TREE PROGRAM. TSR AND THE OTHER CLUBS VOLUNTEER TIME TO "RING BELLS AND MAN "RED KETTLES" BENEFITTING THE SALVATION ARMY'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.BORN TO READ:THE TSR SUPPORT AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE ADMINISTERED BY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO READ TO THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN.TEJAS MISSIONS:TSR PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED TEENAGERS WHO LIVE IN THE JUNGLE VILLAGES OF THE TOLEDO DISTRICT OF BELIZE WHO QUALIFY TO ATTEND AN ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL.KTBB SCHOLARS:TSR HELPS A LOCAL RADIO STATION FUND THEIR SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT FEEDS TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER.ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS:TSR SUPPORTS AND HELPS MANAGE THE RYLA PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO A SELECT GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS WITH A LEADERSHIP WEEKEND (CAMP STYLE) THAT HAS PROVED TO BE A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY SUPPORTED BY THE ROTARY CLUBS IN OUR DISTRICT 5830 FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
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 January 1996.
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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