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Chandler Service Club

EIN 86-6051930 · Chandler, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH FINANCIAL RESOURCES & SERVICE COMMITMENTS. OUR PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOCUS ON LOW INCOME FAMILIES: FEEDING & CLOTHING CHILDREN, PROVIDING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, & PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM.

Income
$281,437
Spending
$247,304
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
0
Volunteers
28

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (6)
  1. $96,530 spent. THE FLOWER GIRL PROGRAM FULFILLS CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB'S MISSION TO MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. IN KEEPING WITH CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS FLOWER GIRL PROGRAM: THE FLOWER GIRL PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO FULFILL CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS MISSION TO MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND PROMOTE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE PROGRAM RECOGNIZED 33 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN KEEPING THE TRADITION OF SELF-DEVELOPMENT, AND REFINED ETIQUETTE OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $60,064 spent. WEEKENDERS IS CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS MOST SIGNIFICANT AND TIME INTENSIVE PROGRAM. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
  3. $28,543 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSIN KEEPING WITH CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS MISSION, TO FEED AND CLOTH, CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB PARTNERS WITH LOCAL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS WHEN A SIGNIFICANT NEED HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. IN 2024-2025, WE PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS THAT SPONSOR THANKSGIVING DINNERS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED: CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB ALONG WITH THE CHANDLER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PROVIDED PIES TO FEED GUESTS. THE PIES WERE GIVEN WITH A BOXED THANKSGIVING MEAL TO FAMILIES WHO WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD A THANKSGIVING MEAL.
  4. $15,000 spent. JEWEL LEWIS AND HELEN PERNELL SCHOLARSHIPS: CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB ADMINISTERS AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHANDLER CITIZENS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY DEGREES AT ARIZONA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO NEW AND RETURNING COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED, EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND BARRIERS TO ACHIEVING A COLLEGE EDUCATION. IN 2024-2025, 6 APPLICANTS WERE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  5. $12,812 spent. WARM FEET WARM HEARTSCHANDLER SERVICE CLUB WORKED DIRECTLY WITH CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH AIDES TO PROVIDE NEW SHOES, JACKETS AND PERSONAL UNDERGARMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN DIRE NEED. THOSES WHO COME TO SCHOOL INADEQUATELY DRESSED ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ROUTINE ACTIVITIES, WHICH AFFECTS THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. IN EXTREME CASES, CHILDREN MAY STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL BECAUSE OF THEIR LACK OF SHOES AND CLOTHING. IN 2023-2024, WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE SHOES FOR INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTING 226 NEW PAIRS OF SHOES. CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB ALSO PROVIDED 48 NEW JACKETS, SOCKS AND UNDERGARMENTS, WHICH WERE DELIVERED BY CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB TO SCHOOLS UPON REQUEST.
  6. $4,481 spent. KIDS ON THEIR OWN (KOTO)CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS KIDS ON THEIR OWN (KOTO) PROGRAM IS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE ASTONISHING RATE OF HOMELESS FAMILIES AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITHIN THE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. CHANDLER SERVICE CLUBS MISSION IS TO HELP THESE HOMELESS STUDENTS/FAMILIES WITH BASIC EVERYDAY NECESSITIES/URGENT HARDSHIPS THAT MAY COME THEIR WAY. CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND STATE INITIATIVES' STAFF IN IDENTIFYING THESE STUDENT/FAMILIES WHO ARE MOST IN NEED OF OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    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 January 1952.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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