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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2669817

NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02111

Financials

$72K$59K2023$71K$59K2024$75K$62K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$75,433$62,078$13,355$77,722$15,424$62,298
December 31, 2024990-EZ$70,914$59,249$11,665$80,517$31,574$48,943
December 31, 2023990-EZ$72,336$58,607$13,729$61,737$24,459$37,278
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,438
Membership dues
$36,761
Program service revenue
$28,420
Investment income
$2,832
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,982
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,685
Occupancy
$22,912
Printing, publications and postage
$28,481
Program services (functional)
$62,077

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,517
Total assets, end of year
$77,722
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,424
Net assets, end of year
$62,298
Cash, savings and investments
$77,722
Gross receipts
$75,433

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stanely K ContradesPresident5$0
Amber D V Atteberry1st VP4$0
Steven C Wheatley2nd VP6$0
James J Ferrigan IIITreasurer4$0
Edward B KayeSecretary14$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stanely K ContradesPresident10$0
Amber D V Atteberry1st VP4$0
Steven C Wheatley2nd VP6$0
James J Ferrigan IIITreasurer5$0
Edward B KayeSecretary16$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stanely K ContradesPresident10$0
Amber D V Atteberry1st VP4$0
Steven C Wheatley2nd VP6$0
James J Ferrigan IIITreasurer5$0
Edward B KayeSecretary16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
68 HARRISON AVE STE 605 PMB 5804, BOSTON, MA 02111-1929
Signed the 990-EZ
Edward Kaye, Secretary
Phone
(503) 223-4660

Mission

Flag studies (vexillology).

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Publish flag-related publications for members and the general public. "Raven: A Journal of Vexillology", and "Vexillum . These reach over 1,100 members and kindred organizations, plus thousands more through public access.
    Expenses $28,062
  • Conduct and annual conference for members, including scholarly presentations, tours, workshops, and meetings, plus an event open to the public. The 2023 meeting (held in person and virtually) served over 150 members and guests.
    Expenses $24,871
  • Provide member services through a dynamic website including organizational information, access to back publications, a membership directory, and extensive flag-related resources; a monthly e-mail newsletter; weekly informational e-mails; and a grants program supporting scholarships, research, and conservation.
    Expenses $9,144

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
36-2669817
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$77,722
Income (IRS master file)
$75,433

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$75,433$62,078$77,722XML
990-EZDecember 2024$70,914$59,249$80,517XML
990-EZDecember 2023$72,336$58,607$61,737XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 36-2669817).

Questions about NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION is 36-2669817.
Is NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 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 NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $75,433, expenses of $62,078 and total assets of $77,722 at year end.

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