Aquinnah-Gay Head Community Association Inc, operating under the name Aghca, is located in Aquinnah, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aghca is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Aghca generated $126.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $28.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (33.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ITS PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE (A) TO GATHER AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TOWN'S FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS, TO FACILITATE SUCH FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS, AND TO FOSTER IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO OWN PROPERTY OR RESIDE IN OR VISIT THE TOWN, (B) TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, THE PROPER COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS, AND THE PROMPT DISCHARGE OF THE TOWN'S ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES, (C) TO ASSIST THE TOWN' PUBLIC WORKS, INCLUDING THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, TOWN LIBRARY, PLAYGROUNDS AND BEACHES, (D) TO ENCOURAGE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION IN THE TOWN, AND (E) TO CARRY ON ANY OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SEC. 501 (C) (3) OR THE APPLICABLE MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATE LAWS. OUR ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THOSE PURPOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ONE-TIME AWARDS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FROM AQUINNAH OF $500 EACH TO ASSIST IN THEIR FUTURE EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL PLANS
LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES - AGHCA (AND THE TOWN OF AQUINNAH) MOVED TO INTERVENE TO SUPPORT THE TOWN'S LAND USE AND ENVIROMENTAL REGULATIONS IN AN ACTION IN WHICH THE WAMPANOAG TRIBE IS ALLEGING THAT THE TOWN'S SAID REGULATIONS DO NOT APPLY REGARDING THE TRIBE'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A CASINO IN AQUINNAH. THE AGREEMENTS AND UNDERTAKINGS MADE BY THE TRIBE IN THE 1983 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE TRIBE, THE TOWN OF AQUINNAH, THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND THIS ORGANIZATION ARE KEY TO THIS LEGAL ACTION.
GRANT TO THE TOWN OF AQUINNAH TO ALLOW THE HIRING OF A PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITER TO COMPLETE A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE TOWN FOR FUNDS TO BE USED IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC AQUINNAH CIRCLE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicole Nelson Miller Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jack Fruchtman Director | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel Polsby Director | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel Scheuer Director | 1 | $0 | |
Morgan Hodgson Director & Asst Clerk | 2 | $0 | |
Peter Temple Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,083 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $80,144 |
Total Revenue | $126,227 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,950 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,207 |
Other expenses | $10,274 |
Total expenses | $28,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $39,640 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $39,640 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $39,640 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aquinnah-Gay Head Community Association Inc has awarded $202,166 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TOWN OF AQUINNAH PURPOSE: Support the planning and move of the historic Gay Head Lighthouse. | $197,166 |
Vineyard Haven, MA PURPOSE: Support the preservation of the enviroment of Martha's Vineyard and protection of the Island's land and water. | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aquinnah-Gay Head Community Association Inc has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Sandpiper Fund Inc New Rochelle, NY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Zemsky Family Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
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