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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5479135

SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC

Also known as SEAS

Tax-exempt · SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023$1.8M$2M2024$956K$611K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$955,783$610,901$344,882$2,938,756$6,958$2,931,798
December 31, 2024990$1,845,392$1,961,296-$115,904$2,595,554$8,638$2,586,916
December 31, 2023990$1,110,629$1,224,862-$114,233$2,710,502$7,682$2,702,820
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$900,000
Membership dues
$5,990
Program service revenue
$47,649
Investment income
$418
Net gain from sales of assets
-$575
Net income from fundraising events
$1,898
Other revenue
$7,716

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,237
Other salaries and wages
$212,493
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$351,134
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,625
Occupancy
$29,214
Travel
$11,903
Depreciation
$113,373
Program services (functional)
$432,138
Management and general (functional)
$152,086
Fundraising (functional)
$26,677

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,595,554
Total assets, end of year
$2,938,756
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,958
Net assets, end of year
$2,931,798
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,103,580
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,900,507
Net assets with donor restrictions
$31,291
Gross receipts
$956,358
Employees
17
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
WI

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JERRY SLAVENSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$90,238$6,284
ERIC ZUFELTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DENISE CORNELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON BEMISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ADAM BROTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE MECHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODI WAGNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL BARTELTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JERRY SLAVENSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$87,609$8,653
ERIC ZUFELTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DENISE CORNELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON BEMISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ADAM BROTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE MECHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODI WAGNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL BARTELTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JERRY SLAVENSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$84,240$9,543
ERIC ZUFELTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DENISE CORNELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JASON BEMISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ADAM BROTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE MECHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODI WAGNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1837 SUPERIOR AVE, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081-2301
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ERIC ZUFELT, 1837 SUPERIOR AVENUE, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081
Signed the 990
ERIC ZUFELT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(920) 457-8619
Return prepared by
HAWKINS ASH CPAS LLP

Mission

THE SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN OFFERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO ALL THAT ARE INTERESTED IN BOATING AND MARINE HISTORY OR PRESERVATION. WE EXCEL IN ADAPTIVE SAILING BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES THE ABILITY TO SAIL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXPANDING AWARENESS, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITY IN MARINE AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, MARKETING AND STRATEGIC OUTREACH. AS WELL AS PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SIMILARILY ENGAGED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $432,138 · revenue $53,467

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-5479135
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,938,756
Income (IRS master file)
$956,358

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$955,783$610,901$2,938,756XML
990December 2024$1,845,392$1,961,296$2,595,554XML
990December 2023$1,110,629$1,224,862$2,710,502XML
990December 2022$713,874$720,053$2,886,764IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 45-5479135).

Questions about SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC

What is the EIN of SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC is 45-5479135.
Is SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN 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 SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC 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 SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC ZUFELT.
Who are the officers and directors of SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,238 (JERRY SLAVENS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $955,783, expenses of $610,901 and total assets of $2,938,756 at year end.

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