United States Optimist Dinghy Association Inc is located in North Kingstown, RI. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (N67) the organization is classified as: Swimming & Other Water Recreation, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Optimist Dinghy Association Inc 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 12/2021, United States Optimist Dinghy Association Inc generated $259.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE UNITED STATES OPTIMIST DINGHY ASSOCIATION (USODA) WAS FORMED TO INTRODUCE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT SAILING. THE OPTIMIST CLASS ARE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN. THE USODA IS A NATIONWIDE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SPONSORS, SACTIONS AND OVERSEES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION. THERE ARE OVER 400,000 OPTIMISTS CLASS BOATS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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USNT/USNDT DIRECT EXPENSES - EXPENSES TO OVERSEE USODA RACES/REGATTAS INCLUDING SAFETY AND PROPER REGATTA MANAGEMENT
OPTINEWS DIRECT EXPENSES - OPTINNEWS IS THE AWARD-WINING, OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED STATES OPTIMIST DINGHY ASSOCIATION (USODA). EACH ISSUE REACHES 3,000 TO 4,000 YOUNG AND ACTIVE SAILORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND YACHT CLUBS IN THE UNITED STATES AND NUMEROUS FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
REGATTAS AND OTHER EVENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Senet Bischoff Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Liz Hull Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Erich Janzen Treasurer / | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bill Lieber President / | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Allison Pine Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Cambrey Rogers Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $26,157 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,157 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $232,978 |
Investment income | $79 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $259,803 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $64,992 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,770 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,816 |
Information technology | $1,447 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,412 |
All other expenses | $2,121 |
Total functional expenses | $248,916 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,695 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $442,451 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $223 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $497,369 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $34,681 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $307,765 |
Total liabilities | $342,446 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,923 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $497,369 |
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