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Carlton Landing Community Events Inc

EIN 92-1254049 · Carlton Lndg, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CARLTON LANDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 501(C)3 IS TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

Income
$60,850
Spending
$137,479
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 126% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
  1. $83,583 spent. THE CARLTON LANDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS FREE PUBLIC EVENTS FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN REGION OF OKLAHOMA, INCLUDING FREE CONCERTS, A FIREWORKS SHOW, SEASONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND FESTIVALS. MAJOR FESTIVALS INCLUDE EASTER, HALLOWBALOO, HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA, AND FREEDOM FEST. THESE FESTIVALS AVERAGE 1,000-2,500 ATTENDEES OF ALL AGES FROM A VARIETY OF AREAS.
  2. $20,000 spent. THE CARLTON LANDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA THROUGH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SERVICE-BASED ACTIVITIES. APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, SUBMIT A PROJECT BUDGET, AND OUTLINE INTENDED USE OF FUNDS WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES. GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND IMPACT REPORTING, AND FUNDS MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR APPROVED CHARITABLE PURPOSES OR RETURNED.
  3. $4,561 spent. THE CARLTON LANDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY GAME & MOVIE NIGHT AND SEASONAL CRAFTS (PUMPKIN PAINTING, ORNAMENT DECORATING). WE PROVIDE FREE MOVIES, CRAFTS, POPCORN & WATER TO THE PUBLIC. MOVIE NIGHT ATTENDEES VARY FROM 50-125, WE HOST 3 WEEKENDS IN MARCH, EASTER WEEKEND, MEMORIAL DAY-END OF JULY, AND FRIDAYS IN OCTOBER. CRAFTS SERVE BETWEEN 25-75 AND ARE HOSTED ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 December 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 2023.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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