Coastlands Mutual Water Co
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What it says it does
THE PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE TO: (A) DEVELOP, ACQUIRE, TREAT, DISTRIBUTE AND DELIVER WATER TO ITS MEMBERS FOR DOMESTIC, IRRIGATION AND OTHER USES; (B) ACQUIRE, OWN, CARE FOR, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE ROADS, TRAILS, THE SO-CALLED "RAVINE RESERVES AND ANY AND ALL PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE TRANSFERRED AND GRANTED TO THE CORPORATION BY SANTA LUCIA COASTLANDS, INC.; (C) ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED OR CONVENIENT FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES MENTIONED HEREIN; AND (D) DO AND PERFORM ANY AND EVERY ACT OR DEED WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT FOR CARRYING OUT ANY OF THE PURPOSES LISTED IN (A) THROUGH (C) AND ARE NOT IN CONFLICT WITH LAW.
- Income
- $218,734
- Spending
- $250,473
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $97,628 spent. ASSOCIATION PROVIDES WATER FOR MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative.
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)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative 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 December 2024.
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 August 1949.
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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