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Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897

OKOBOJI YACHT CLUB SALING SCHOOL, INC MISSION IS TO TEACH BOATING AND OTHER SAFE WATER PROCEDURES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE GENERAL AREA OF LAKE OKOBOJI, IOWA.

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Integrity Assessment
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69/100 · methodology

About Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897

Okoboji Sailing Center is a sailing facility in the community, for the community. We support the education of a lifelong sport. We make positive impacts on children so that they will make positive impacts on the world.

Founded
Headquarters
Milford, IA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

OkobojI yacht club saling school, inc mission is to teach boating and other safe water procedures to individuals in the general area of lake okoboji, iowa.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.2% of total expenses ($48,077 of $472,354).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1975, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is a registered education nonprofit based in Milford, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 421467238. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $530K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421467238. 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.

Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is located in Milford, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is PO Box 544, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 has $530K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% 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.

Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $530K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897. 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, Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Okoboji Sailing Center is a sailing facility in the community, for the community. We support the education of a lifelong sport. We make positive impacts on children so that they will make positive impacts on the world. Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $530K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421467238, 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
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Brad F•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (5)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M 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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 11 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 · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897

What is Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897?
Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Milford, United States. Okoboji Sailing Center is a sailing facility in the community, for the community. We support the education of a lifelong sport. We make positive impacts on children so that they will make positive impacts on the world.
When was Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 founded?
Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 was founded in 1975.
Who leads Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897?
Brad Farrar serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 located?
Headquartered in Milford, IA, United States.
What is Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 trustworthy?
Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421467238.
What is Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing School Inc 082897's website?
https://www.oycss.org