Topanga Community Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Topanga Community Club is dedicated to serving the community of Topanga by providing access and support for philanthropic, educational, environmental and community-oriented activities and services.
- Income
- $736,066
- Spending
- $696,765
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 68%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 500
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $301,393 spent. Community Services Throughout the year, TCC provides many services to the community including Yard Sale, Easter Egg Hunt, Topanga Farmers Market, Swap Meet, Kids Sports Program, Kickball, Skate Event, Food Truck Fridays, Square Dances, Seniordinners, 80s night, and blood drives.
- $269,642 spent. Topanga Days The Topanga Days Country Faire is an iconic fundraiser held annually since 1973. Thousands of people from all over Los Angeles County attend this weekend of great live music. The music, the booths, good food and good people meld together to make this an event not to be missed!
- $30,550 spent. Topanga Youth ServicesServing Kids from 10 to 17 years oldTopanga Youth Services is a program of the Topanga Community Club and provides creative enrichment and community service for youths from sixth grade through high-school for little or no charge. Participants can attend monthly events, community service outings, field trips or a more comprehensive series of activities. We aspire to instill teamwork, behavior skills, looking at things creatively, breaking inhibitions, confidence, enrichment of the surrounding community, equality, couragein a safe and non-judgmental environment.
- $7,644 spent. Soccer Program This is a developmental league where the children will learn all the necessary skills to turn them into amazing soccer players.
- $5,363 spent. Canyon SagesThe Canyon Sages was established in 2009 by the Topanga Town Council and envisioned as a youthful-spirited organization for Topangans. As a group for seniors of all ages, it holds most of its activities at the Topanga Community House. We provide services and social programs for seniors of any age and encourage anyone who would like to participate to join and/or volunteer.Sage Club Classes are often free or low-cost and are open to all.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 December 1950.
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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