Rancho Santa Fe Association
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What it says it does
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ALL ITS NATURAL RESOURCES, BEAUTY, QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITY CHARACTER. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FOR MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES, SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE RANCHO SANTA FE PROTECTIVE COVENANT.
- Income
- $34.5 million
- Spending
- $28.7 million
- Employees
- 220
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $388,628, director of agronomy
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
- $20.2 million spent. THE GOLF CLUB OPENED IN 1929 AND IS THE ASSOCIATION'S MOST SUBSTANTIAL RECREATIONAL ASSET. THE 7,073 YARD PAR 72 COURSE IS AVAILABLE TO THE HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS AND TOURNAMENTS, CHARITY BENEFITS, AND PROMOTION SOCIALIZATION AND RECREATION TO THE COMMUNITY. THE DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE IS LIABLE TO THE COMMUNITY.AS OF THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, CONSTRUCTION IS STILL ONGOING FOR A PROJECT TO ENHANCE AND UPDATE THE GOLF COURSE.
- GENERAL SERVICES - PARKS AND RECREATION PROVIDES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ASSOCIATION GROUNDS, WHICH INCLUDE ROADSIDES AND FACILITIES, SECURITY PATROL PROVIDES PROTECTION TO THE COMMUNITY. GENERAL SERVICES HANDLES ASSESSMENTS, ACCOUNTING, AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT. THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES LAND USE PROCESSING, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND GENERAL PLANNING FUNCTIONS. BUILDING ADMINISTERS AND COVENANT DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS PER THE RANCHO SANTA FE COVENANT.MAINTENANCE OF MORE THAN 60 MILES OF RIDING AND HIKING TRAILS.
- THE TENNIS CLUB HAS 10 TENNIS COURTS, EIGHT PICKLEBALL COURTS, AND A 3,100 SQ/FT TENNIS CLUBHOUSE WITH PRO-SHOP, MERCHANDISE SALES, RACQUET REPAIR, AND THE CLUB'S ACTIVITY CENTER. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEAGUE PLAY, SOCIALS, WEEKLY MIXERS, SUMMER CAMPS FOR SENIORS, JUNIOR TENNIS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND TOURNAMENTS. PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADULT AND JUNIOR PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS.
- THE RSF CONNECT FIBER-OPTIC PROJECT PROVIDES HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICES TO MEMBERS, PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUES OF $0 INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY $0 IN MEMBER ASSESSMENTS (BEFORE DISCOUNTS TAKEN) RECORDED IN THE FIBER-OPTIC FUND, PLUS RECOVERY FEES COLLECTED BY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND REMITTED TO THE ASSOCIATION. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WERE $0.THE OSUNA RANCH IS A 25-ACRE HORSE KEEPING FACILITY THAT STABLES APPROXIMATELY 50 HORSES. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A REGISTERED HISTORIC ADOBE STRUCTURE FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION, PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION. PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUES AND EXPENSES WERE $902,457 AND $504,998, RESPECTIVELY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)(4) social welfare 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)(4) social welfare 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 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 1985.
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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