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Education : Adult Education Programs and Services
Board Leadership
Kirk La
Chair
CEO
Chris Edmonston
President
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The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. The Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters and supports partner organizations nationwide. With millions of boaters on the water, our aim is to reduce accidents and fatalities, increase stewardship of our waterways and keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime. The BoatUS Foundation is a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Our work is primarily funded by grants and individual donations.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. The Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters and supports partner organizations nationwide. With millions of boaters on the water, our aim is to reduce accidents and fatalities, increase stewardship of our waterways and keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime. The BoatUS Foundation is a national 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Our work is primarily funded by grants and individual donations.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
74.2% | |
Administrative Expenses | 9.4% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 16.3% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.66 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 5.4% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 21.1% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Boat US Foundation (MD) | 83.32 | |
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America (NY) | 94.34 | |
The National GEM Consortium (VA) | 88.86 | |
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program (AR) | 90.44 | |
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport (CT) | 96.96 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,805,445 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $1,805,445 |
Program Service Revenue | $349,412 |
Total Primary Revenue | $2,154,857 |
Other Revenue | $101,557 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $2,256,414 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $1,606,306 |
Administrative Expenses | $221,017 |
Fundraising Expenses | $381,417 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $2,208,740 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $47,674 |
Net Assets | $1,352,471 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Kids Afloat | $753,211 | 46.9% |
Online Course | $611,856 | 38.1% |
General Education and Research | $158,573 | 9.9% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 06/01/2020 | 83.32 | |||||||
2017-12 | 06/01/2019 | 81.86 | |||||||
2016-12 | 06/01/2018 | 74.78 | |||||||
2015-12 | 08/01/2017 | 74.72 | |||||||
2014-12 | 08/01/2016 | 71.66 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 54-1156448 |
Name in IRS Master File | BOAT US FOUNDATION |
NTEE Code | M40 |
NTEE Classification | Safety Education |
NTEE Type | Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc. (124) Study and research (non-scientific) |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | June, 1981 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | Compensation from Affiliates |
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Not compensated | -- | Christopher Edmonston | President | $124,133 |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Boat US Foundation (MD) | 83.32 | |
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America (NY) | 94.34 | |
Society for Classical Studies (NY) | 89.54 | |
Education For Employment (DC) | 88.02 | |
ProLiteracy (NY) | 88.70 |
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Boat US Foundation
147 Old Solomons Island Road
Suite 513
Annapolis,
MD 21401
tel: (800) 245-2628
EIN: 54-1156448
Kirk La
Chair
Chris Edmonston
President
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923