United States Power Squadrons is located in Raleigh, NC. The organization was established in 1949. 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. As of 11/2023, United States Power Squadrons employed 12 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. United States Power Squadrons 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 11/2023, United States Power Squadrons generated $1.8m 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 (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 11/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES WHILE PROVIDING FELLOWSHIP FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE "ENSIGN" IS A PUBLICATION TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT BOATING & BOATING SAFETY.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF COURSE MATERIALS, BOATING INSTRUCTIONS, AND SAFETY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Fraser Chief Commander | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Mike Wiedel National Administrative Of | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Charles Wells National Educational Offic | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Ralph Bernard National Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| David Allen National Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Shirley Heald National Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Rm Agency Boat Live 365 Grant Development | 11/29/17 | $247,550 | 
| Lafferty Media Partners Co Marty Laffer Developing Video For Digital Media Libra | 11/29/17 | $183,250 | 
| Virtual Driver Interactive Trainers Software Hardware | 11/29/17 | $101,241 | 
| Rm Agency Boat Live 365 Grant Development | 11/29/17 | $247,550 | 
| Lafferty Media Partners Co Marty Laffer Developing Video For Digital Media Libra | 11/29/17 | $183,250 | 
| Virtual Driver Interactive Trainers Software Hardware | 11/29/17 | $101,241 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $589,030 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $211,371 | 
| Government grants | $318,984 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,112 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,224,497 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $182,807 | 
| Investment income | $39,391 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $26,944 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,802 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $236,478 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,755,718 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $741,343 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $37,494 | 
| Payroll taxes | $53,502 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,725 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,750 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,964 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $389,472 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $6,921 | 
| Office expenses | $100,315 | 
| Information technology | $58,795 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $59,642 | 
| Travel | $48,441 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $119,337 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,116 | 
| Insurance | $184,518 | 
| All other expenses | $7,543 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,959,379 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,180 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $732,083 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $374,372 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,460 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $209,978 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $59,040 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $251,972 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $771,736 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,147 | 
| Total assets | $2,569,968 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,374 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $341,826 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $451,200 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,823,480 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $295,288 | 
| 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 | $2,569,968 |