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Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association

Form a set of ethics among its members as to fishing and hunting in general. Promote conversation of fisheries and wildlife for the protection of resources, while using …

Sutter, CA EIN: 680294956 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a sports organization based in SUTTER, United States. Annual revenue: $333K. EIN: 680294956.

Founded
Headquarters
Sutter, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Form a set of ethics among its members as to fishing and hunting in general. Promote conversation of fisheries and wildlife for the protection of resources, while using the resources for recreation and business purposes. Promote the advancement and welfare of the members.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 89

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.7% of total expenses ($70,163 of $476,804).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.35
Program$0.35
100% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical sports & recreation charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Sutter, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 680294956. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $494K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680294956. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United States is 89/100.

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is located in Sutter, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association has $494K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for sports & recreation charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $494K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a sports organization based in SUTTER, United States. Annual revenue: $333K. EIN: 680294956. Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $494K is comparable to the peer average of $781K.

Yes, donations to Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680294956, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
James S••••
President

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Sports & Recreation this charity 1,408
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association

What is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association?
Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a sports & recreation publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sutter, United States. Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association is a sports organization based in SUTTER, United States. Annual revenue: $333K. EIN: 680294956.
When was Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association founded?
Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association was founded in 1992.
Who leads Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association?
James Stone serves as President.
Where is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association located?
Headquartered in Sutter, CA, United States.
What is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association trustworthy?
Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680294956.
What is Nor-Cal Guides and Sportsmens Association's website?
http://www.ncgasa.org