Darien Cotillion Inc
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What it says it does
The Darien Cotillion Inc. is registered as a non-stock corporation since January 1987 in the State of Connecticut. As described in its By Laws the organizations purpose is to provide at least five formal ballroom dinner dances for the social enjoyment of its members. The organization has no physical facilities or employees so it contracts with dining facilities to provide food and service and with bands to provide music. The organizations officers include seven members usually couples who receive no compensation for their services. Officers pay the same fees as other members. Membership fees and assessments are in two parts:1 an annual membership fee to cover all operating costs except food and service 2 Dance fees for each dance to cover the cost of food and service. Dance fees are negotiated with each facility and are the same for all members and guests. The organization does not have any other assessment on members or guests. The organization does not sell equipment.
- Income
- $52,843
- Spending
- $57,900
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (1)
- The organization held six ballroom dances for its fiscal year ending June 30 2025 with a total attendance of 364 which included 35 Organization Guests who were members of a neighboring dinner dance Club which had invited members of the organization to attend one of their dances 28 did so and 12 Member guests. All guests paid the same dinner fee as the members.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)(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 June 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 November 2020.
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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