Gainesville Chain Hawks Disc Golf Club
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What it says it does
The GCHDGC supports the growth of the sport of Disc Golf by introducing, teaching and promoting the rules, values and techniques which are important to all players regardless of age and skill level. Through the efforts of its members, the non-profit community-based club promotes the sport by hosting public events, supports local charities through outreach activities, and maintains its courses with volunteer stewardship. Bridging the gap between nature and recreation, the GCHDGC promotes a family-friendly environment and educates the Gainesville community on the joys of playing Disc Golf while also advocating sportsmanship and integrity which are the foundation of all healthy athletic activities.
- Income
- $61,878
- Spending
- $61,055
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (1)
- The GCHDGC supports the growth of the sport of Disc Golf by introducing, teaching and promoting the rules, values and techniques which are important to all players regardless of age and skill level. Through the efforts of its members, the non-profit community-based club promotes the sport by hosting public events, supports local charities through outreach activities, and maintains its courses with volunteer stewardship. Bridging the gap between nature and recreation, the GCHDGC promotes a family-friendly environment and educates the Gainesville community on the joys of playing Disc Golf while also advocating sportsmanship and integrity which are the foundation of all healthy athletic activities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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)(7) social or recreational club 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 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 October 2024.
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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