Palo Alto Pickleball Club Inc
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What it says it does
To promote amateur pickleball and related recreation in the Palo Alto community by organizing and supporting inclusive play at all levels-from first-time players stepping onto the court to the highest-level competitors. We offer instruction, clinics (including our Getting Started Clinic for beginners), tournaments (including senior events), and community programs that foster the social aspects of the game. Through volunteer-driven initiatives, we encourage public participation, sportsmanship, health, and social connection. We are a fully volunteer-run organization and have one of the largest pickleball memberships in the Bay Area
- Income
- $52,421
- Spending
- $22,285
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)
- $300 spent. Designed for first-time players stepping onto the court, this clinic introduces the fundamentals of pickleball in a welcoming and supportive environment. This program is entirely volunteer-driven and requires basic equipment such as paddles and balls.
- $500 spent. For players who have learned the basics, this program focuses on developing consistency and improving key shots, including forehand and backhand techniques. The program is volunteer-led and requires a ball machine, along with balls and paddles.
- $750 spent. Organize tournaments for players looking to refine their skills and compete in a structured setting. Events can be divided by skill levels (e.g., up to 3.0, 3.0-4.0, and 4.0+). This initiative is volunteer-driven and requires city permits, along with equipment such as balls and paddles.
- $750 spent. Weekly round-robin sessions provide players with regular opportunities to compete, improve their game, and build friendships both on and off the court. This program is volunteer-run and requires minimal equipment, including balls, paddles, and a simple scoring system.
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)(7) social or recreational club.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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