Nonprofit · EIN 25-1812163
ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $142,535 | $120,726 | $21,809 | $700,985 | $35,900 | $665,085 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $92,334 | $92,043 | $291 | $681,333 | $38,057 | $643,276 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,470
- of which government grants
- $1,228
- Program service revenue
- $37,569
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,905
- Other revenue
- $55,496
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,535
- Occupancy
- $28,698
- Travel
- $115
- Depreciation
- $6,239
- Program services (functional)
- $81,322
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $681,333
- Total assets, end of year
- $700,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $35,900
- Net assets, end of year
- $665,085
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $36,610
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $665,085
- Gross receipts
- $153,051
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 76
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Nientimp | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mitch Miller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Andy Gibbon | Officer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rod Troester | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherri Mason | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Seelinger | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Eisenberg | Officer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Nientimp | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Chemsak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Lindel | Officer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitch Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Wooler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Eisenberg | Officer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 HOLLAND ST, ERIE, PA 16507-1562
- In care of
- % AMY EISENBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Vince Nientimp, 40 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16507
- Signed the 990
- Vince Nientimp, President
- Phone
- (814) 456-4077
- Website
- www.bayfrontcenter.org
- Return prepared by
- Maloney Reed Scarpitti & Company LLP
Mission
To develop and implement engaging maritime-themed educations and recreational programming that connects youth and local residents to Presque Isle Bay
Program accomplishments
- Bayfront Maritime Center (BMC) continues its mission of providing innovative, inclusive, and educational maritime experiences to the Erie community.This year, BMC delivered several impactful programs:Project Compass offers youth a structured, supportive environment with maritime-based learning and skill-building.EASE (Erie Adaptive Sailing Experience) continues to provide therapeutic sailing opportunities for individuals with physical and cognitive challenges, supported by over 1,000 volunteer hours.The Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta remains a community favorite, attracting thousands of attendees and highlighting BMCs creative educational approach.The Community Boating Program increases public access to safe and engaging on-the-water experiences.BMC partnered with the IU5 Summer Migrant Program to offer educational boating opportunities for children of migrant families.Volunteers contributed over 4,700 hours, underscoring strong community support and involvement.BMCs programs emphasize experiential learning, accessibility, and community impact, reinforcing its role as a unique maritime educational hub in the region.Expenses $81,322
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
- 25-1812163
- 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)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $700,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,051
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $142,535 | $120,726 | $700,985 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $92,334 | $92,043 | $681,333 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $92,861 | $73,194 | $688,353 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 25-1812163).
Questions about ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION is 25-1812163.
- Is ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION 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 ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION 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 ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION 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 ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Vince Nientimp.
- Who are the officers and directors of ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ERIE MARITIME FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $142,535, expenses of $120,726 and total assets of $700,985 at year end.
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