Santa Cruz Land Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To operate exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within our localarea. As part of this commitment, we aim to foster and promote programsthat enhance safety, skill development, and community engagement. Oneof our focal initiatives includes the development of a local shooting range toadvance firearm safety, supporting both public education and hands-onsafety training opportunities. Our approach involves working independentlyor in collaboration with other organizations to bring this vision to life.
- Income
- $96,314
- Spending
- $78,163
- Reserves
- 7.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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, 2024, 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 (1)
- $78,163 spent. 2023 marked a year of meaningful achievements for our foundation as webegan laying the groundwork to support local youth and educationalprograms in impactful ways. In the past year, we successfully hosted ourinaugural fundraising banquet, bringing together community members, localbusinesses, and supporters to rally behind our mission and buildmomentum for future initiatives. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, weprovided financial contributions to the Sahuarita Unified School District'sNavy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program,empowering young cadets with resources and opportunities to thrive intheir training. We also supported Walden Grove High Schools LawEnforcement and Public Safety class, enhancing their educational tools andexperiences, and helping prepare students interested in law enforcementand public service careers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on August 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.
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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