Racine County Line Rifle Club
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What it says it does
THE RACINE COUNTY LINE RIFLE CLUB INC IS AN ORGANIZATION OF SHOOTERS AND SPORTSMEN DEDICATED TO THE LAWFULLY SAFE AND PROFICIENT HANDLING AND USE OF SMALL ARMS FOR PURPOSES OF SPORT AND RECREATION.
- Income
- $181,666
- Spending
- $163,070
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (4)
- $109,150 spent. THE PROMOTION OF GENERAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, CONSERVATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TO GENERALLY ENCOURAGE THE LAWFUL OWNERSHIP AND USE OF SMALL ARMS BY CITIZENS OF GOOD REPUTE.
- TRAINING YOUTH AND ADULTS IN MARKSMANSHIP. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZED TRAINERS CONDUCT CLASSES ON PREMISES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. THIS INCLUDES OUR "FAMILY DAY" PROGRAMS.
- MAINTAIN 9 RANGES OF VARIOUS CAPABILITIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS. THIS INCLUDES LOCAL POLICE, SWAT, FBI AND SECRET SERVICE. THERE ARE VERY FEW LOCAL RANGES WITH OUR CAPABILTIES.
- PUBLIC IS INVITED TO USE OUR RANGES UNDER SUPERVISION OF SKILLED VOLUNTEERS TWO WEEKENDS BEFORE THE OPENING OF GUN DEER HUNTING TO ENSURE THEY CAN SAFELY OPERATE THEIR FIREARM AND HAVE IT PROPERLY SIGHTED IN.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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 December 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 2014.
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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