Lost River Booster Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support academics, athletics, and enrichment at Lost River Jr./Sr. High School in Merrill, OR.
- Income
- $44,623
- Spending
- $48,592
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 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 (4)
- $53,414 spent. The Lost River Booster Club is nearing the end of a capital campaign to raise money to build an additional gym, arts classroom, technology classroom, concession style kitchen, and fitness center at the Lost River Campus. Building began in August 2022. The expenses incurred in our 2024/2025 fiscal year include purchases of computers, fitness center equipment, supplies for the classrooms, and furniture for the commons area. 100% of the student body will benefit as well as a large percentage of our local communities.
- $2,006 spent. Academic and Enrichment Support of students at Lost River Jr./Sr. High School. The Lost River Booster Club donated to the FBLA. Additionally, we sponsored the end of year swim and BBQ, and a teacher/classified staff appreciation day. 110 students and 45 teachers benefited.
- $339 spent. Athletic support of students at Lost River Jr./Sr. High School. The Lost River Booster Club sponsors a dessert sports banquet in each season and donates to athletic clubs that need funding. 75% of the student body benefits, which is approximately 175 students.
- $1,000 spent. Student Scholarships. The Lost River Booster Club awards scholarships each year to deserving students who plan to continue their education.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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? 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 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 April 1994.
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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