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Mckenzie County Sportsmans Club

EIN 83-2705231 · Watford City, ND

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To operate an indoor and outdoor archery range, outdoor trap range, rifle range, rim fire range serving members and puplic, both young and old. Encouraging responsible firearm handling and stewardship of lands.

Income
$117,235
Spending
$195,730
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $177,704 spent. McKenzie County Sportsman's Club (MCSC) is a vital community facility located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Designed to support both indoor and outdoor archery, rifle ranges, and classrooms for hunter education, the Club serves as a central hub for recreation, training, and education in the region.As the only shooting and archery range in the area, MCSC plays a critical role in providing safe, supervised access to shooting sports-one of the fastest growing athletic activities in the United States. The Club regularly hosts tournaments, educational courses, and community events that engage residents of all ages and backgrounds.A primary focus of MCSC is to promote firearm safety and responsible use. Through structured programs and certified instruction, the Club educates youth and adults alike on legal firearm handling, safety protocols, and marksmanship. The facility also serves as a training ground for high school shooting sports programs and other local initiatives aimed at building skills, discipline, and confidence.With its dual mission of education and entertainment, the McKenzie County Sportsman's Club strengthens community bonds, promotes outdoor recreation, and ensures that responsible firearm use remains a valued tradition in western North Dakota.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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, 2021 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.

    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 April 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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