Nonprofit · EIN 01-0525140
FAIR TIDE INC
Tax-exempt · KITTERY, ME 03904
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,636,241 | $1,040,109 | $2,596,132 | $8,622,698 | $642,508 | $7,980,190 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,080,153 | $602,696 | $2,477,457 | $5,500,744 | $120,726 | $5,380,018 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,836,287 | $502,588 | $1,333,699 | $3,056,743 | $163,673 | $2,893,070 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,154,967
- of which government grants
- $2,058,939
- Program service revenue
- $146,313
- Investment income
- $2,691
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$30,702
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $286,308
- Other revenue
- $332,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,158
- Other salaries and wages
- $357,501
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $510,514
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,914
- Accounting fees
- $27,740
- Occupancy
- $71,631
- Travel
- $6,557
- Depreciation
- $147,928
- Program services (functional)
- $886,181
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,129
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,799
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,500,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,622,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $642,508
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,980,190
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,545,932
- Publicly traded securities
- $275,063
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,286,778
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,693,412
- Gross receipts
- $3,683,759
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Flinkstrom | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,158 | $8,495 |
| Ali Goodwin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Pope | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Epstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Dow | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Dignan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Awbrey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Flinkstrom | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $79,473 | $8,384 |
| Ali Goodwin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Pope | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Epstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Dow | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Dignan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Awbrey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Emerson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Flinkstrom | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $78,056 | $8,392 |
| Ali Goodwin | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Pope | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Epstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Dow | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Dignan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Keller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Awbrey | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22 SHAPLEIGH ROAD, KITTERY, ME 03904-1455
- In care of
- % JOANNE FERGUSON PRESIDENT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emily Flinkstrom, 22 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, ME 03904
- Signed the 990
- Emily Flinkstrom, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 439-6376
- Website
- www.fairtide.org
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
Fair Tide's mission is to reduce homelessness by providing Housing and support services to individuals and families in the seacoast. Through Fair Tide's permanent housing program, homeless households benefit from intensive case management services coupled with a safe and stable place to live. Fair Tide also operates a thrift store which provides revenue for the programming and a valuable resource for the local community.
Program accomplishments
- Fair Tide moved 11 individuals from homelessness into permanent housing. Additionally, provided ongoing support for 30 households and distributed money in emergency assistance to help folks stay current with their bills and secure in their homes. Fair Tide is also the co-founder of Mainspring, a social service collective that brings multiple nonprofit organizations together under one roof to offer coordinated services.Expenses $886,181 · revenue $146,313
- The Fair Tide Thrift Store provides critical funding for our mission to house and support homeless households. The Thrift Store also acts as a resource for our housing program residents and other members of the community in need of quality housewares and clothing at an affordable price.revenue $332,270
- In development - a 12-unit housing project on Old Post Road in Kittery, Maine as well as a recovery house project in Dover, New Hampshire.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0525140
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,622,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,683,759
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,636,241 | $1,040,109 | $8,622,698 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,080,153 | $602,696 | $5,500,744 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,836,287 | $502,588 | $3,056,743 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about FAIR TIDE INC
- What is the EIN of FAIR TIDE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIR TIDE INC is 01-0525140.
- Is FAIR TIDE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FAIR TIDE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAIR TIDE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAIR TIDE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAIR TIDE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAIR TIDE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Emily Flinkstrom.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAIR TIDE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,158 (Emily Flinkstrom, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FAIR TIDE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,636,241, expenses of $1,040,109 and total assets of $8,622,698 at year end.
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