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Walrus and Wine

EIN 99-2572706 · Parker, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR VISION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF AND TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE GAME OF GOLF HELPS SHAPE YOUNG PEOPLE BY ESTABLISHING HEALTHY EXERCISE HABITS, BUILDING CHARACTER, DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE, INTRODUCING YOUNG PEOPLE TO VALUABLE MENTORS AND ESTABLISHING LIFELONG FRIENDS. OUR OTHER GOAL IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THESE INDIVIDUALS OFTEN HAVE CHALLENGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING AFFECTING THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENT LIVES. THERE IS A GREAT NEED TO PROVIDE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND PARTICIPATION IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THEIR INTERESTS, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS IN A SAFE SETTING.

Income
$2,353
Spending
$70,985
Reserves
-11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

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

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 388% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2917% of income.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. IN ITS FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ESTABLISHING A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE PROGRAMMING AND BUILDING AWARENESS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ITS FIRST YEAR INCLUDE DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDING PARTNERSHIP, LAUNCHING OUR WEBSITE, AND HOSTING OUR FIRST INTRODUCTORY CHARITY WEEKEND TO SHARE OUR MISSION, ENJOY THE COMPANY OF OTHERS, AND ENGAGE POTENTIAL FUTURE SUPPORTERS. THESE ACTIVITIES LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR EXPANDED PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH FOR FUTURE YEARS.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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