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City Club of Boise Inc 03-07-95

EIN 82-0478972 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

One of Idaho's most respected civic organizations, City Club of Boise brings people together for nonpartisan conversations, rooted in civility, about local, state, and national issues that matter. These programs help develop an informed, healthy, diverse and dynamic community.

Income
$211,064
Spending
$196,051
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
2
Volunteers
75

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $59,770 spent. The Forum Series is at the core of City Club's programming. A Forum is a moderated event featuring a speaker, or a panel of speakers, on a relevant and timely topic, with an opportunity for Q & A (submitted in writing at the event) from the audience. The moderator collects and asks the audience questions to ensure the conversation is civil. The Forums are planned and developed by volunteers and supported by our community partners across multiple fields: business and community leaders, scholars, and experts in their field - a wellspring of talent - all created by and for our community. During 2025 the organization conducted eleven (11) Forums with nearly 1,700 attendees, exploring critical topics including education policy, Idaho's healthcare system, housing, open primaries, and election information. City Club brings people together to explore community issues and hear diverse viewpoints by creating opportunities where conversations happen. The Forums are broadcast twice during the week following the event through our partnership with Boise State Public Radio, whose cumulative listening audience is estimated to be more than 75,000 listeners per week. The recording of the Forum is archived on their website: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/city-club-of-boise. This ensures statewide (and to anyone with access to the internet - global) access to the content at no cost.
  2. $67,248 spent. In addition to the eleven (11) Forum events described above, City Club of Boise held three (3) signature events. Annual Pundits Forum, January. This event brings together business and community leaders, students, and legislators, and a panel familiar with the Idaho legislative process to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Up to 500 guests attend, including community leaders from all sectors and elected officials from all levels of government. The Marilyn Shuler Human Rights Forum honors the life and legacy of Marilyn Shuler, a leader in the advancement of education and human and civil rights in Idaho. She championed informed citizenship built on civil discourse. This event is planned by a team of high school and college students with the support of adult mentors. Through the event planning process, students gain leadership skills and share their voices in our community. The City Club Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement is named after our founders, Dottie and Ed Stimpson, who believed that no problem was so great that it couldn't be solved by people with open minds using civil discourse. The award celebrates the work of an individual or group of individuals who exemplify that conviction.
  3. $6,203 spent. The organization held sixteen (16) Tours, After Hours, and Salons with over 1,360 members. These events provide an in-depth look at local history, companion community organizations, and notable meeting centers. These are also an opportunity for members to develop deeper friendships and understanding of others who might have diverse opinions. In addition, City Club of Boise celebrated 30 years of civic engagement through collaboration and civil discourse. An event was held in the Basque Quarter of Boise and various human rights and similar organization were represented in celebration.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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