Ely Events Group
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ely Events Group worked in conjunction with the City of Ely executing the annual very large 4th of July parade. EEG has spearheaded the donation solicitation from area businesses to cover costs associate with running the parade such as: parade entrant fees advertising garbage and toilet facilities and prize monies. In 2025 Ely Events Group executed a Rock The Park event with 3 bands performing food trucks and family and kid fun with inflatables scavenger hunt and other fun activities. All combined for a huge celebration within the City of Ely over the 4th of July weekend.
- Income
- $50,596
- Spending
- $41,121
- Reserves
- 18.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 51%
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
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 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 (1)
- $21,121 spent. In 2025 the Ely Events Group organized the City of Elys 4th of July Celebration. The highlight of the festivities was the vibrant 4th of July Parade boasting over 100 entries and attracting an estimated audience of over 10,000 spectators lining the 12-block parade route. The Ely Events group also helps the Young Life group with the 4th of July Carnival in Whiteside park after the parade with many inflatables and games for family fun. As part of the 4th of July activities the Ely Events Group hosted a Rock the Park Music event at Whiteside Park serving as inclusive and enjoyable gatherings for local residents and visiting tourists. The music event provided a lively atmosphere for participants to connect reminisce and celebrate the towns rich history and impact on the community. The Rock the Park Music Event is a family friendly event with inflatables for the kids scavenger hunt sawdust pile watermelon feed and many food trucks along with 3 bands to sing and dance along to.
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
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 November 6, 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 December 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 November 2023.
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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