Boat Us Foundation

Organization Overview

Boat Us Foundation is located in Annapolis, MD. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (M40) the organization is classified as: Safety Education, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boat Us Foundation 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, Boat Us Foundation generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BOATU.S. FOUNDATION IS AN INNOVATIVE LEADER PROMOTING SAFE, CLEAN, AND RESPONSIBLE BOATING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ON-WATER TRAINING PROGRAM - IN 2016 THE BOATU.S. FOUNDATION BEGAN TO EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LAUNCH AN ON-WATER TRAINING COURSE, AIMED AT PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO GET HANDS ON SKILLS TRAINING ABOARD RECREATIONAL VESSELS. THE PILOT PHASE BEGAN IN 2017 AND HAS STEADILY INCREASED OVER TIME. THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 4,000 STUDENTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING NATIONWIDE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS A DISTINCT LACK OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECREATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES, WHILE ALSO SERVING AS A CATALYST TO THE GROWTH OF THE RECREATION.


GENERAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH - THIS AREA OF ACTIVITY ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER BOATING ORGANIZATIONS ON CURRENT AND NEW EMERGING SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION.


ONLINE COURSE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE BOATING SAFETY COURSE ON THE INTERNET. ANY BOATER WITH A COMPUTER AND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET CAN TAKE THIS NASBLA APPROVED COURSE AND GAIN VALUABLE SAFETY INFORMATION AND SAFE BOATING SKILLS. A FREE CERTIFICATE MAY BE PRINTED BY THE STUDENT IF A SCORE OF 80% IS ACCOMPLISHED. THERE WERE 254,396 BOATERS WHO TOOK THE ONLINE COURSE IN 2021. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR PURCHASE OF WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY OVER 1,700 BOATERS IN 2021.


KIDS AFLOAT - PROVIDES LOCAL, US BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO PURCHASE KID-SIZED LIFE JACKETS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $5 PER JACKET.EPIRB RENTAL - PROVIDES EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACONS AND PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS TO BOATERS FOR RENT.FISHING LINE RECYCLING PROGRAM - BUILDS AND PROVIDES FISHING LINE RECYCLING BINS, SIGNAGE AND SUPPORT TO ACTIVE FISHING LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,356,326
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $910,067
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,356,326
Total Program Service Revenue$810,339
Investment income $70,823
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $859
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,122
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,240,469

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Boat Us Foundation has awarded $12,128 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

PURPOSE: TO FUND PROJECT FOR DERELICT NET AND DEBRIS REMOVAL: MID ATLANTIC OFFSHORE OCEAN CITY, MD AND LAKE ERIE POTTERS POND, OH

$12,128
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Boat Us Foundation has recieved totaling $406.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$406
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