Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center PRAC is dedicated to supporting the Patagonia Union High School PUHS public pool ensuring its operation maintenance and enhancement. Through various fundraising activities donations collections and grants PRAC secures funds to sustain and upgrade the PUHS pool benefiting students residents and visitors in Patagonia AZ and eastern Santa Cruz County. The programs offered at PUHS pool play a vital role in enhancing the mental and physical well-being as well as fostering social interactions among participants. Notably the acquisition and installation of a pool heater in 2023 have extended the pools operational season enabling year-round access and enjoyment for all users. The PUHS pool began as a joint operation of Patagonia School Districts and Town of Patagonia. Neither can support the operation of the pool any longer and thus Patagonia Regional Aquatics Center was formed to keep it open.
- Income
- $105,132
- Spending
- $71,293
- Reserves
- 6.7 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)
- $71,293 spent. Extended the pool season for several months by heating it and funding pool manager lifeguards water electricity chemicals and any other expenses associated with keeping the pool open. Raised the funds to purchase and install the heater. Provided free swim lessons water aerobics classes & lap swim; veterans and firefighters swam free as did children up to the age of 12; provided sponsorships.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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