Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.


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OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER
CLUB INC
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)98 WILLOWDALE DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV25443
D Employer identification number

52-1734624
E Telephone number

(301) 462-9298
F Group Exemption
Number  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify)   H Check I Website:WWW.PVGRC.ORGJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 4) (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ........................... $ 95,767
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 6,985
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 83,490
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 3,815
4 Investment income .................................... 4 477
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8 1,000
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. 9 95,767
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 475
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 3,209
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 115
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 103,183
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. 17 106,982
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 -11,215
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 119,224
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 108,009
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2025)
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
119,224
22
108,009
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
119,224
25
108,009
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
119,224
27
108,009
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB (PVGRC) IS A MEMBER CLUB OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA (GRCA) AND IS LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC). THE CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE BREEDING OF PURE-BRED GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO BRING THEIR NATURAL QUALITIES TO PERFECTION; 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 ENCOURAGING SPORTSMAN LIKE COMPETITION AT DOG SHOWS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS, FIELD TRIALS, TRACKING TESTS, AND AGILITY TRIALS UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB; AND TO CONDUCT SANCTIONED AND LICENSED SPECIALTY SHOWS, FIELD TRIALS, HUNTING RETRIEVER TESTS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS, TRACKING TESTS, AND AGILITY TRIALS, UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AND ANY OTHER SANCTIONED EVENTS. WE ARE A LOCAL SPECI
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 AGILITY TRIALS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		 28a 38,686
29 HUNT TESTS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		 29a 30,290
30 SPECIALTIES
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		 30a 4,816
FIELD TESTS, WC WCX SPRING, TRACKING TESTS, FAST CAT
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		 11,965
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... 32 85,757
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
RITA BUMGARDNER  
 
PRESIDENT 		20.00 0    
MOLLY MCEVOY  
 
VICE PRESIDE 		20.00 0    
TAMALEE KRAMP  
 
SECRETARY 		10.00 0    
DOROTHY HIVELY  
 
TREASURER 		20.00 0    
PATRICE LOVES  
 
DIRECTOR 		10.00 0    
CAROL CARR  
 
DIRECTOR 		10.00 0    
KAREN KETCHUM  
 
DIRECTOR 		10.00 0    
PATRICIA DUNSEITH  
 
DIRECTOR 		10.00 0    
ELISSA KNOFF  
 
DIRECTOR 		10.00 0    
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions.
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911   ; section 4912   ; section 4955  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.
42a The organization's books are in care of DOROTHY HIVELY
 Telephone no. (301) 462-9298


Located at 98 WILLOWDALE DRIVESHEPHERDSTOWN, WV ZIP + 4 25443


Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ......
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year .... 43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER
CLUB INC
Employer identification number

52-1734624
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 AWARDS BANQUET 1,000 TOTAL 1,000
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES MEETING EXPENSES 435 INSURANCE 5,557 AGILITY TRIALS EXP 38,686 HUNT TEST EXP 30,290 SPRING SPECIALTY EXP 4,816 FAST CAT 2023 EXP 450 WC WCX SPRING EXP 2,513 FIELD TRAINING DAYS EXP 5,394 OFFICE SUPPLIES 267 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 517 CONTRIBUTIONS 7,550 WEBSITE 416 EQUIPMENT 3,608 MISCELLANEOUS 2,684 TOTAL 103,183
FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE POTOMAC VALLEY GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB (PVGRC) IS A MEMBER CLUB OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA (GRCA) AND IS LICENSED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC). THE CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE BREEDING OF PURE-BRED GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO BRING THEIR NATURAL QUALITIES TO PERFECTION; 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 ENCOURAGING SPORTSMAN LIKE COMPETITION AT DOG SHOWS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS, FIELD TRIALS, TRACKING TESTS, AND AGILITY TRIALS UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB; AND TO CONDUCT SANCTIONED AND LICENSED SPECIALTY SHOWS, FIELD TRIALS, HUNTING RETRIEVER TESTS, OBEDIENCE TRIALS, TRACKING TESTS, AND AGILITY TRIALS, UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AND ANY OTHER SANCTIONED EVENTS. WE ARE A LOCAL SPECIALTY CLUB. WE ARE ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE POTOMAC VALLEY AREA. WE HOLD AKC PUBLIC DOG EVENTS WITHIN THAT COMMUNITY. WE SPEND A GREAT DEAL OF TIME EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP, INCLUDING PROPER TRAINING AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE. WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, PROVIDE PUPPY REFERRAL TO HELP THE PUBLIC FIND SOUND, HEALTHY PETS, AND SUPPORT THE RESCUE AND RE-HOMING OF HOMELESS AND ABANDONED GOLDEN RETRIEVERS. THE CLUB ENCOURAGES DOG OWNERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OBEDIENCE CLASSES TO HELP THEM TRAIN THEIR DOGS TO BECOME GOOD CANINE CITIZENS AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DOGS THAT ARE ABANDONED DUE TO POOR TRAINING AND RELATED BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. WE SPONSOR GRCA WORKING CERTIFICATES FIELD TESTS, TO TEST DOGS' ABILITY TO RETRIEVE GAME BIRDS ON LAND AND WATER.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 FIELD TESTS, WC WCX SPRING, TRACKING TESTS, FAST CAT
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