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North Carroll Recreation Council

EIN 81-3072070 · Hampstead, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE NORTH CARROLL RECREATION COUNCIL IS A NON-COMMERCIAL, NONSECTARIAN, NONPARTISAN, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE NCRC IS AN ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A PUBLIC RECREATION PROGRAM USING PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, PARKS AND FACILITIES, VOLUNTEERS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN PROMOTING AND FURTHERING THE CAUSE OF RECREATION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
0
Volunteers
368

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 59 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $162,648 spent. SOFTBALL - TO INSTRUCT AND EDUCATE PLAYERS IN THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE AT THE RECREATIONAL, TRAVEL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVELS OF PLAY, WHILE ASSISTING PLAYERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME.
  2. $159,118 spent. LACROSSE - BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN, PLAY AND GROW IN A COMPETITIVE LACROSSE ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPPORTIVE AND EXPERIENCED COACHES.
  3. $130,561 spent. SOCCER - A YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM OFFERING A RECREATIONAL LEAGUE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 3 TO 18. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE THE GAME OF SOCCER, WITH ENJOYMENT, COMPETITION, SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY TO ALL PLAYERS.
  4. $599,820 spent. OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 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 January 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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