Genuine Climbing Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We empower women climbers to break through mental barriers, learn skills, and embrace a life of confidence through climbing.
- Income
- $114,527
- Spending
- $112,948
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Highest pay
- $46,539, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 (2)
- $45,791 spent. Multi Day Rock Climbing RetreatsGenuine Climbing provides free multi day outdoor rock climbing retreats for women affected by cancer in New York's Hudson Valley. Retreats include professional climbing instruction, climbing equipment, lodging, meals, and community building activities designed to foster connection, confidence, and time outdoors. Participants range from individuals in active treatment to long term survivors. During the year, the organization served approximately 31 participants through 3 retreat programs. Services are provided at no cost to participants to remove financial barriers to participation.
- $14,261 spent. Community Climbing Days / Single Day ProgramsGenuine Climbing provided free single day outdoor climbing experiences for women affected by cancer. These programs offered an accessible introduction to climbing and allowed participants to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with others in a supportive outdoor environment. Programming included climbing instruction, equipment, and facilitated community experiences. During the year, approximately 11 individuals participated across 8 day programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 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 November 4, 2026.
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