Bonefish Bonnies
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF FISHING. SEE SCH. O FOR MORE.
- Income
- $74,087
- Spending
- $65,314
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 (4)
- THERE ARE (3) ANNUAL MEMBERS ONLY FISHING TOURNAMENTS. ALL THREE TOURNAMENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY ENTRY FEES AND ARE BUDGETED TO BE BREAKEVEN EVENTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS
- MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS/LUNCHEONS ARE HELD MONTHLY BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND APRIL OF EACH YEAR WITH SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS ON FISHING EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.
- CASTING LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AT NO CHARGE DURING VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEAR THANKS TO TWO (2) MEMBERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED FISHING INSTRUCTORS AND WHO DONATE THEIR TIME.
- ANNUALLY, THE CLUB ORGANIZES TWO (2) FISHING TRIPS FOR MEMBERS. ONE TRIP IS USUALLY WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA BUT AWAY FROM THE CLUB'S HOME PORTS AND THE OTHER IS AN OUT OF STATE VENUE GET AWAY. TRIPS HAVE INCLUDED VISITS TO GASPARILLA ISLAND, FL; VERMONT; AND THE BAHAMAS. THESE TRIPS ARE ALL PAID FOR BY THE PARTICIPANTS. OTHER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND APRIL INCLUDE: FISHING DAYS, A BOOK CLUB, SHORELINE KAYAK CLEAN-UPS, A HOLIDAY PARTY, FIELD TRIPS AND CLASSES FROM FLY TYING TO GYOTAKU (THE ART OF FISH PRINTING). SOME OF THESE EVENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY FEES PAID BY THE MEMBER PARTICIPANTS.
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 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 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 November 4, 2026.
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