Nonprofit · EIN 23-7241041
GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · LITTLETON, CO 80123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $831,424 | $936,511 | -$105,087 | $584,627 | $195,208 | $389,419 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $631,513 | $751,482 | -$119,969 | $630,030 | $145,724 | $484,306 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $459,081 | $536,220 | -$77,139 | $611,989 | $103,846 | $508,143 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,308
- Membership dues
- $74,707
- Program service revenue
- $732,896
- Investment income
- $3,220
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,678
- Accounting fees
- $9,913
- Occupancy
- $118,531
- Travel
- $126,103
- Program services (functional)
- $772,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $164,206
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $630,030
- Total assets, end of year
- $584,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $195,208
- Net assets, end of year
- $389,419
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $389,419
- Gross receipts
- $831,424
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 112
- Year formed
- 1938
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MCCABE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOLENE CAREY | VP - CENTRAL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREN SHINEGO | VP - EASTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ANGELA BERKHEIMER MCLEAN | VP - WESTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| KAREN ARBUTHNOT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $0 |
| MARCY WERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| ROBERT SWANSON | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MCEWEN | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS CRONE | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| PATRICIA FLANAGAN | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON SHILKOFF | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VICKIE CARSON | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MCCABE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOLENE CAREY | VP - CENTRAL Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN SHINEGO | VP - EASTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANGELA BERKHEIMER MCLEAN | VP - WESTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN ARBUTHNOT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARCY WERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ROBERT SWANSON | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MCEWEN | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS CRONE | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA FLANAGAN | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SHARON SHILKOFF | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| VICKIE CARSON | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA MCCABE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOLENE CAREY | VP - CENTRAL Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN SHINEGO | VP - EASTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANGELA BERKHEIMER MCLEAN | VP - WESTERN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN ARBUTHNOT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHEILA ITURRIAGA COLYER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ROBERT SWANSON | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MCEWEN | EASTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS CRONE | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA FLANAGAN | CENTRAL DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| SHARON SHILKOFF | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| VICKIE CARSON | WESTERN DIRE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6325 W SUMMIT DR, LITTLETON, CO 80123-3619
- In care of
- % ANGELA MCLEAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PATRICIA MCCABE, 2796 BLUE ROCK DRIVE, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45434
- Signed the 990
- MARCY WERNER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (303) 888-8467
- Website
- WWW.GRCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAY JACKSON HENDRICK LLC
Mission
AS STATED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND ITS FORM 1024 - APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(A), THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB ARE TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER IS A GUN DOG AND TO ENCOURAGE THE MEMBERS TO PERFECT, BY SELECTIVE BREEDING, GOLDEN RETRIEVERS THAT POSSESS THE APPEARANCE, SOUNDNESS, TEMPERAMENT, NATURAL ABILITY AND PERSONAILITY THAT IS REFLECTED IN THE STANDARD OF THE BREED, AND TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE PERFECTION OF THESE QUALITIES; TO URGE MEMBERS AND BREEDERS TO ACCEPT THE STANDARD OF THE BREED AS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AS THE ONLY STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE BY WHICH THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER SHALL BE JUDGED; TO DO ALL IN ITS POWER TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE BREED BY PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND ENCOURAGE SPORTMSMANLIKE COMPETITION AT COMPETITIVE AND PERFORMANCE EVENTS; TO ENCOURAGE AND CONDUCT SANCTIONED MATCHES, SPECIALTY SHOWS, FIELD TRIALS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS AND T
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL GRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: GRCA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR HOSTING THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SPECIALTY WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN OUR HISTORY. IN ADDITION, GRCA MADE IT A PRIORITY TO HAVE GRCA MERCHANDISE ON HAND AT REMOTE LOCATIONS FOR OUR FIELD EVENTS. THIS RESULTED IN FIELD CONTESTANTS FEELING MORE INCLUDED AND RECOGNIZED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF GRCA. 2026 GOALS: TO PROMOTE A FEELING OF UNITY DERIVED FROM SHARING A COMMON INTEREST IN DEVELOPING THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AS DESCRIBED IN OUR BREED STANDARD AND MEASURING THOSE ATTRIBUTES IN VARIOUS COMPETITIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONFORMATION, FIELD TRIALS, HUNT TESTS, AGILITY, RALLY, AND OBEDIENCE.Expenses $505,058 · revenue $528,395
- GOLDEN RETRIEVER NEWS: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: PROVIDED A WRITTEN MEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CONFORMATION OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BETTER PERFORMANCE IN RALLY AND AGILITY AS WELL AS HUNT TESTS, AND A NATIONAL PLACE TO SHOWCASE DOGS OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. IT ALSO ALLOWED ALL MEMBER CLUBS TO DISCUSS THEIR CLUB'S ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS. 2026 GOALS: TO CONTINUE TO BRING IN DEPTH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, PROPER CONFORMATION, AND TRAINING OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF ADS FOR GOLDENS AND KENNELS SHOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AS DOGS STANDING TO STUD AND DAMS AND THEIR WHELP. A NATIONAL FORUM PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER. INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBER CLUBS SUBMITTING ARTICLES TO THE GR NEWS.Expenses $170,047 · revenue $133,748
- COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE UPLAND HUNT TEST AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED TO THE GRCA BOARD AND THE BOARD APPROVED THE RECOGNITION OF SPANIEL UPLAND TITLES OF JUNIOR, SENIOR AND MASTER HUNTER (JHU, SHU, AND MHU). THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER REPRODUCTION BANK WAS DISSOLVED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES. A NEW COMMITTEE, THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER BREED PRESERVATION FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CREATED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR 501C3 STATUS. THE PURPOSE HAS NOT CHANGED -- TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS TO PRESERVE THE LINES OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS FOR THE FUTURE AND PREVENT THE TOTAL LOSS OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT LINES. 2026 GOALS: THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER PRESERVATION FOUNDATION WILL GET APPROVAL AS A 501C3 CORPORATION AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF FORMALIZING PROCEDURES, ADVERTISING THE FOUNDATION, AND ACQUIRING SAMPLES FOR STORAGE.Expenses $80,875 · revenue $7,603
- ON-LINE STORE: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ALLOWED MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR SEVERAL HEALTH CLINICS INCLUDING HEART AND EYES AND TO REGISTER FOR SEVERAL SOCIAL EVENTS SUCH AS TOP 20 AND VARIOUS WELCOME DINNERS. IN ADDITION, THE STORE PROVIDED ON SITE MERCHANDISE AT THE HUNT TEST AND FIELD TRIALS WHICH PROMOTED A GREATER SENSE OF INCLUSION IN THE CLUB FOR THOSE PARTICIPANTS. GRCA IMPROVED OUR ON LINE PURCHASING PORTAL MAKING ON LINE PURCHASING OF GOODS AND SERVICES EASIER AND ALLOWED FOR BETTER AND MORE DETAILED REPORTING OF GOODS AND SERVICES SOLD. 2026 GOALS: THE STORE IS USED AS A TOOL FOR MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR HEALTH CLINICS, SIGN-UP FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND FOR CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SPONSOR TROPHIES AND INFORMATION BANNERS AT THE ANNUL GRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY AS WELL AS THE PURCHASING OF GOODS SUCH AS SHIRTS, JACKETS, ETC. WITH THE IMPROVED REPORTING FROM THE NEW PAYMENT PORTAL, GRCA WILL HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CONSUMER WANTS AND BE ABLE TO MORE CLOSELY MEET CONSUMER DEMANDS. EDUCATION: 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HOSTED SEMINARS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -- BREEDER/MEMBER, FIELD, AND JUDGES. ALL THREE AREAS HELD SEMINARS WITH THE EXPRESS INTENT OF FURTHERING THE ATTENDEE'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE BREED, THE BREED STANDARD ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, AND TRAINING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN CERTAIN EVENTS. GRCA NOW PROVIDES FREE ON-LINE ACCESS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMATION ASSESSMENT (CCA) VIDEO WHICH DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE BREED STANDARD AND HOW TO JUDGE A DOG AGAINST THAT STANDARD. 2026 GOALS: TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE RELEVANT SEMINARS AND ARTICLES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND ITS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING IN ALL AREAS IN WHICH A GOLDEN RETRIEVER IS FOUND. THE BREEDER EDUCATION COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A "HANDS ON SEMINAR" USING DOGS WITH FIELD TITLES TO SHOW THAT THE CONFORMATION OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER IS THE SAME FOR FIELD DOGS AND CONFORMATION DOGS.Expenses $16,325 · revenue $63,150
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7241041
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $584,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $831,424
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $831,424 | $936,511 | $584,627 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $631,513 | $751,482 | $630,030 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $459,081 | $536,220 | $611,989 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $466,675 | $585,196 | $633,897 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7241041).
Questions about GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA is 23-7241041.
- Is GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1973.
- Are donations to GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names PATRICIA MCCABE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $831,424, expenses of $936,511 and total assets of $584,627 at year end.
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