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Educational Bureau

EIN 01-0227440 · Ocean Park, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 5% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The mission of the Educational Bureau of Ocean Park is to promote and encourage the mental physical and spiritual culture of the Ocean Park community through works of a non-profit nature. The Bureau sponsors Bible School Theater Dance Camp Ecology Camp Art Camp and Beach Olympics.

Income
$135,460
Spending
$149,731
Spent on programs
5%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 92%
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    5% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    228 of 228 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $2,350 spent. Beach Olympics is a week long camp for children 6-14 years of age. The camp teaches children sportsman ship and how to work as a team to achieve their goals. Some of the games played are Capture the Flag; Relay Races; Tug of War Broad Jump Pass the Hoop; Relay water bucket races just to name a few.
  2. $400 spent. Ecology Camp is run for three days for children 6+. They explore the beach woods and the marsh. Their time at the beach will include how the beach was formed searching for various forms of ocean life such as crabs or snails and learning about different types of seaweed. A walk to the marsh will lead to sections of wetlands where different organisms live. In the woods the children will learn about the trees which fruits can be eaten how to read wildlife tracks and also build shelters from sticks and leaves.
  3. $668 spent. Art Camp is a week long program where children will indulge in creating and exploring various art mediums such as chalk paint clay plaster various drawing and painting styles to name a few.
  4. $1,400 spent. Dance Camp for children 6 to 15 regardless whether they have prior dance experience. Children learn various dance moves set to Broadway Show tunes and perform a show for parents and friends.
  5. $1,400 spent. OP Kids Talent and Dance Camp. They rehearse their talent be it singing telling jokes playing an instrument etc. and partake in a group dance numbers. At the end of the week Everyone will perform for parents and friends.
  6. Curtis Open House where Ocean Parkers and visiting guests can tour the Curtis House which was built in the late 1800s. Guests will learn the history of the Curtis and how the Educational Bureau evolved. This is a chance to meet and greet your neighbors and make new friends while enjoying some refreshments. A free will offering will support our childrens programs.
  7. $1,000 spent. line 4e deleted wrong numerical information so it is obsolete and not required.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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