Rotary International
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
UNDER SEC. 501(C)(4):The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster;First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;Second. High ethical standards in businesses and professions; recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian if his occupation as an opportunity to serve society;Third. The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life;Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men united in the ideal of service.
- Income
- $127,561
- Spending
- $130,641
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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 (8)
- $31,952 spent. Charitable Donations - various local community needs
- $3,050 spent. RYLA - Youth Leadership Development
- Carlsbad Rotary Foundation-educational assistance for youth going to college or vocational school
- $6,350 spent. The Rotary Foundation - transforms gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world
- $1,500 spent. Polio Plus
- $2,100 spent. Tecate Smiles MOU
- $8,000 spent. Tecate House Build
- $6,400 spent. Hygiene Kit District Grant
Source: Form 990EZ 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 May 1958.
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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