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Lolo Community Club

EIN 81-0416133 · Lolo, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SPACE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LOLO, MONTANA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Income
$67,088
Spending
$53,330
Reserves
38 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 51%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
  1. $53,330 spent. THE LOLO COMMUNITY CLUB (LCC) HOSTED A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDED A SAFE HALLOWEEN EVENT CALLED "TRUNK OR TREAT" WHERE LOLO RESIDENTS DECORATED THEIR VEHICLES AND PASSED OUT CANDY TO LOCAL YOUTH. ANOTHER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENT WAS "THE GREAT LIGHT FIGHT." THIS EVENT ENCOURAGED FRIENDLY COMPETITION AMONG NEIGHBORS TO DECORATE THEIR HOMES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTED A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR LOCAL CHILDREN THAT WAS RUN BY THE LOLO PRESCHOOL. THE LCC ALSO SPONSORED THREE CRAFT FAIRS: SPRING FAIR IN MARCH, CHRISTMAS IN JULY AND HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IN NOVEMBER. EACH EVENT GIVES LOCAL VENDERS A CHANCE TO SELL THEIR GOODS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE LOLO COMMUNITY CLUB ALSO IS THE LOCATION OF THE LOLO FOOD BANK WHICH IS A SATELLITE OF THE MISSOULA FOOD BANK. FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE IN NEED TWICE PER MONTH. WE SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 40-60 FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO HELP FACILITATE AND RUN A HOLIDAY MEAL DRIVE FOR BOTH THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. MISSOULA AGING SERVICES HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE LOLO SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH PROGRAM WHERE SENIORS MEET ONCE A WEEK FOR MEALS AT THE HAYLOFT IN LOLO. THIS PROGRAM ENEDED AUGUST 1ST AS MAS NOW OFFERS THE COMMUNITY TABLE PROGRAM ALLOWING SENIORS TO ENJOY MEALS AND SOCIALIZE AT PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS. IN 2025, THE LOLO COMMUNITY CLUB RECEIVED AN AWARD OF $2,900 FROM REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES FOR ENERGY AUDIT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BUILDING.WE SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS BY PROVIDING A HOME FOR THE NORTH BITTERROOT LITTLE LEAGUE THROUGH THE USE OF SIX BALL FIELDS THAT ARE ON OUR 11-ACRE PROPERTY. MANY OF THE LOCAL YOUTH SOFTBALL TEAMS PRACTICE ON OUR FIELDS AS WELL. FINALLY, OUR FACILITY IS IN USE ALMOST EVERY EVENING AND WEEKENDS BY A VARIETY OF NONPROFITS, PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR PERSONAL EVENTS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEETINGS, BUSINESS TRAININGS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.

    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 March 2022.

    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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