Boothbay Sea and Science Center
Boothbay sea and science center's mission is the advancement of sailing, boating and ocean sciences and to further develop independence, self- confidence, teamwork and volunteerism.
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2018 Registration is now open! Just follow the links below for more information and links to registration forms. Mizzen (Grades K-4) Stay’s’l (Grades 5-12) Top’s’l (Grades 8-12) Women of the Sea (Grades 9-12) Information about registering Financial Aid Form The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC), launched in 2013, is […] Read More
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Mission
Boothbay sea and science center's mission is the advancement of sailing, boating and ocean sciences and to further develop independence, self- confidence, teamwork and volunteerism.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Boothbay Sea and Science Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoothbay Sea and Science Center is a registered education nonprofit based in East Boothbay, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455504690. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $586K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Boothbay Sea and Science Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455504690. 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.
Boothbay Sea and Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Boothbay Sea and Science Center is located in East Boothbay, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Boothbay Sea and Science Center has $586K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Boothbay Sea and Science Center is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $586K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Boothbay Sea and Science Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Boothbay Sea and Science Center 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 78% 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.
2018 Registration is now open! Just follow the links below for more information and links to registration forms. Mizzen (Grades K-4) Stay’s’l (Grades 5-12) Top’s’l (Grades 8-12) Women of the Sea (Grades 9-12) Information about registering Financial Aid Form The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC), launched in 2013, is […] Read More Boothbay Sea and Science Center is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $586K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Boothbay Sea and Science Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boothbay Sea and Science Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455504690, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BOOTHBAY SEA AND SCIENCE CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Boothbay Sea and Science Center
- What is Boothbay Sea and Science Center?
- Boothbay Sea and Science Center is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in East Boothbay, United States. 2018 Registration is now open! Just follow the links below for more information and links to registration forms. Mizzen (Grades K-4) Stay’s’l (Grades 5-12) Top’s’l (Grades 8-12) Women of the Sea (Grades 9-12) Information about registering Financial Aid Form The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC), launched in 2013, is […] Read More
- When was Boothbay Sea and Science Center founded?
- Boothbay Sea and Science Center was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Boothbay Sea and Science Center?
- Bruce Washburn serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Boothbay Sea and Science Center located?
- Headquartered in East Boothbay, ME, United States.
- What is Boothbay Sea and Science Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Boothbay Sea and Science Center trustworthy?
- Boothbay Sea and Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Boothbay Sea and Science Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 455504690.
- What is Boothbay Sea and Science Center's website?
- http://boothbayseaandsciencecenter.org