Rotary International
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
BELLINGHAM BAY ROTARY CLUB'S MISSION IS TO CARRY OUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S OBJECT OF SERVICE AS A BASIS OF WORTHY ENTERPRISE AND IN PARTICULAR, TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER: THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACQUAINTANCES AS AN OPPURTUNITY FOR SERVICE; HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS; THE APPLICATION OF THE IDEAL OF SERVICE IN EACH ROTARIAN'S PERSONAL, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LIFE; AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING, GOODWILL, AND PEACE THROUGH A WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONS UNITED IN THE IDEAL OF SERVICE.
- Income
- $61,105
- Spending
- $48,475
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 (2)
- $11,260 spent. BELLINGHAM BAY ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS COMMUNITY YOUTH BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AN INTERACT CLUB WHICH IS ACTIVE WITHIN ONE OF THE BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOLS.
- $2,000 spent. BELLINGHAM BAY ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS THE INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BY REMITTING A PORTION OF MEMBERS' DUES TO THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, THE CLUB HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT A PROJECT IN HONDURAS TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER FOR A SCHOOL.
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)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 September 1942.
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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