Doberman Pinscher Club of America
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What it says it does
(1) TO ENCOURAGE & PROMOTE THE QUALITY BREEDING OF DOBERMAN PINSCHERS & TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO BRING THEIR NATURAL QUALITIES TO PERFECTION; (2) TO URGE MEMBERS TO ACCEPT THE STANDARD OF THE BREED APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AS THE ONLY STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE BY WHICH DOBERMAN PINSCHERS SHALL BE JUDGED; (3) TO DO ALL IN OUR POWER TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE BREED BY ENCOURAGING SPORTSMANLIKE COMPETITION AT DOG SHOWS, AGILITY TRIALS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS, TRACKING TESTS AND ANY OTHER EVENTS FOR WHICH THE CLUB IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB; (4) TO SUPPORT & PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES & PRINCIPLES OF THE DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB OF AMERICA OF WHICH WE ARE A MEMBER CLUB.
- Income
- $26,133
- Spending
- $7,016
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 30, 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 September 30, 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)
- $10,929 spent. Line 28 Organize heart testing services for Doberman Pinschers with reduced cost clinics
- $877 spent. Line 29 Support local 4H groups and AKC Juniors in their pursuit of dog training and exhibition.
- $240 spent. Line 30 Support Doberman Pinscher rescue and health research through the Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable 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 September 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 January 2002.
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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