Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockport, Massachusetts, registered in 1983, with $275,513 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 73, Rockport, MA, 01966 EIN 04-2790266 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$276K
▲ 19.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$580K
Net assets
$688K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -111% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association: 14 mo reserves · -111% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 73, Rockport, MA, 01966
- City
- Rockport
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2013) to $276K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $688K
Operating margin
-110.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$688K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$688K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,513▲19.0% | $580,330▲230% | $687,798▼29.2% | $687,798▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $231,566▼50.0% | $175,831▼19.6% | $971,812▲16.6% | $971,812▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $463,229▲13.8% | $218,586▲100% | $833,122▲13.2% | $833,122▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $406,925▲418% | $109,123▲39.0% | $736,140▲79.2% | $736,140▲79.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,511▼23.1% | $78,526▼17.7% | $410,882▲6.8% | $410,882▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,092▼18.5% | $95,375▼72.6% | $384,546▲13.5% | $384,546▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $125,289▼64.0% | $347,718▲41.7% | $338,802▼46.0% | $338,802▼46.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $348,314▲256% | $245,373▲71.0% | $627,736▲26.1% | $627,736▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $97,828▼65.6% | $143,496▼15.0% | $497,637▼5.7% | $497,637▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $284,555▲246% | $168,898▲126% | $527,721▲16.3% | $527,721▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $82,204▼20.6% | $74,886▼72.0% | $453,580▲0.3% | $453,580▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $103,593 | $267,188▲278% | $452,215▼23.6% | $452,215▼23.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $70,609▼55.3% | $591,807▲39.7% | $591,807▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $158,047▲87.4% | $423,674▲1.8% | $423,674▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $84,320 | $416,126 | $416,126 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $139K total
8 grants to Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association totaling $139K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,110 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,110 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2017 | $10,100 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support | 2016 | $21,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $13,275 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2790266, based in Rockport, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association's EIN?
- Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2790266.
- How much revenue does Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association report?
- Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association reported $275,513 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association (EIN 04-2790266) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.