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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1545237

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40513

Financials

$4.8M$5M2023$3.9M$3.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,852,974$3,902,924-$49,950$3,958,335$2,628,070$1,330,265
December 31, 2023990$4,849,450$4,981,049-$131,599$3,769,188$2,388,972$1,380,216
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,448,584
of which government grants
$1,413,324
Program service revenue
$2,309,985
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$94,405
Other revenue
$94,405

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$143,318
Other salaries and wages
$817,827
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,240,410
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,082
Occupancy
$28,492
Travel
$632,384
Depreciation
$44,977
Program services (functional)
$3,388,913
Management and general (functional)
$514,011

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,769,188
Total assets, end of year
$3,958,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,628,070
Net assets, end of year
$1,330,265
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,810,615
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,330,265
Gross unrelated business income
$94,405
Gross receipts
$4,090,914
Employees
15
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
KY

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RON SARVEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$128,915$14,403
CURT LEWISCHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOE MCCULLOUGHSECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AARON KERRTREASURER AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WANDA ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROB SENDAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CODY JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SUSAN STOCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN JOHNSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$126,981$54,439
CURT LEWISCHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOE MCCULLOUGHSECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AARON KERRTREASURER AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WANDA ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ROB SENDAKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CODY JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
SUSAN STOCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1020 MONARCH ST STE 200, LEXINGTON, KY 40513-1891
In care of
% JOHN JOHNSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TOM GUESS, 1020 MONARCH STREET 200, LEXINGTON, KY 40513
Signed the 990
TOM GUESS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(859) 225-9487
Return prepared by
BLUE & CO LLC

Mission

NASBLA'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF THE STATE AND TERRITORIAL BOATING AUTHORITIES TO REDUCE DEATH, INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATIONAL BOATING AND ENSURE A SAFE, SECURE AND ENJOYABLE BOATING ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBER PROGRAMS - MAINLY CONSISTING OF BOAT OPERATOR AND TRAINING (BOAT) PROGRAM COURSES FOR MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THE COURSES RANGE FROM BASIC TO HIGHLY TECHNICAL SKILLS FOR OFFICERS TO USE ON THE WATER AND OFFERED TO FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL AGENCIES ACROSS THE U.S. AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. OTHER PROGRAMS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE BOATING COURSE CONFORMITY ASSESSMENTS, AND CONTRACTING FOR STAFF OR SPECIALIZED SERVICES WITH OTHER NONPROFIT PARTNER AGENCIES.
    Expenses $1,942,036 · revenue $467,726
  • PUBLIC POLICY PROJECTS INCLUDING: IMPLEMENTING THE RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN - NASBLA AND THE STATES; BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING COURSES FOR MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT; BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DETECTION & ENFORCEMENT COURSES FOR MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; THE OPERATION DRY WATER CAMPAIGN - A BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AWARENESS AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN; THE BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION DASHBOARD; THE SPRING ABOARD CAMPAIGN ADVOCATING FOR BOATERS TO TAKE A BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE; THE PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO BOATING SAFETY; AND STAGED BOATING COLLISIONS PROJECT TO ENHANCE BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION COURSES.
    Expenses $1,445,113 · revenue $1,842,259
  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES - PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CONTINUED PASSAGE AND FUNDING OF THE SPORT FISH RECREATIONAL BOATING TRUST FUND, WHICH FUNDS STATE AND FEDERAL NONPROFIT GRANT PROGRAMS. NASBLA ALSO ADVOCATES FOR CONTINUED PORT SECURITY GRANT FUNDING THAT PROVIDES FOR THE TRAINING OF MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
    Expenses $1,764

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1545237
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,958,335
Income (IRS master file)
$4,090,914

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,852,974$3,902,924$3,958,335XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$4,849,450$4,981,049$3,769,188XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$4,389,709$4,188,022$4,358,895IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 31-1545237).

Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC is 31-1545237.
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TOM GUESS.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,915 (RON SARVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,852,974, expenses of $3,902,924 and total assets of $3,958,335 at year end.

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