International Wine & Food Society La Jolla California Branch
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What it says it does
Educate members on wine and food throughout the world, and to promote learning and comradery between members.
- Income
- $87,195
- Spending
- $92,911
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)
- Refined Quarterly Gatherings: Members indulge in sumptuous cuisine expertly paired with exquisite wines, curated by renowned chefs. Members join together for our seasonal dinners, especially during the holiday festivities, where we celebrate individuals who champion the values of the International Wine & Food Society with special awards. Each event, overseen by a member host, welcomes esteemed guests from the San Diego community. Detailed reports of these occasions grace the pages of the International Wine & Food Society, Americas, quarterly magazine.Bi-monthly Luncheons: Members embark on a sensory journey exploring wines from across the globe, guided by various wine distributors who illuminate the unique characteristics of each vintage. Members expand their wine knowledge and refine their palate through engaging tastings.Spontaneous Gatherings: Members experience the joy of conviviality as like-minded individuals come together to celebrate the art of fine dining and wine appreciation. These impromptu affairs often feature distinguished Californian winemakers, presenting vertical tastings that showcase the evolving nuances of California wines. Members join in embracing the belief that a cultivated understanding of gastronomy enriches both our well-being and our enjoyment of life's pleasures and promotes general comradery.
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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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