California Association of Recreation and Park Districts
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What it says it does
CARPD PROVIDES ITS MEMBER RECREATION AND PARK AGENCIES WITH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT ENABLING THEM TO FULFILL ESSENTIAL LIFE-ENHANCING SERVICES FOR THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $332,257
- Spending
- $318,910
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- TRAIN AND EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS (ADMINISTRATORS, BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF) REGARDING GOVERNANCE, LEGAL ISSUES, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY, AND OTHER ISSUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS IS ABOUT 40% OF OUR TIME.
- ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT STABLE SERVICE FUNDING SOURCES FOR RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICTS AND PROVIDE FOR OUR MEMBERS LEGISLATIVE INTERACTION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY CONTRACTING WITH A LOBBYIST TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICTS. ALSO, ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GET TO LEGISLATORS, NEWSLETTERS PROVIDING UPDATES OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND ESTABLISHING A ROSTER OF LEGISLATORS. THIS IS ABOUT 30% OF OUR TIME.
- CONDUCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY BUSINESS TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS, APPROVE GOVERNANCE ISSUES AND UPDATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICTS. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT 15% OF OUR TIME.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 August 2017.
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 November 4, 2026.
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