Aquinnah Community Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Its purposes as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation are (a) to gather and disseminate information regarding the town's functions and operations, to facilitate such functions and operations, and to foster improvement in the quality of life for all people who own property or reside in or visit the Town, (b) to ensure the effective enforcement of all municipal laws and regulations, the proper collection and disbursement of public funds, and the prompt discharge of the Town's administrative responsibilities, (c) to assist the Town' public works, including the volunteer fire department, town library, playgrounds and beaches, (d) to encourage historic and environmental preservation in the Town, and (e) to carry on any other charitable or educational activity within the meaning of Sec. 501 (c) (3) or the applicable Massachusetts corporate laws. Our activities have been and are consistent with those purposes.
- Income
- $40,881
- Spending
- $36,429
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- Its purposes as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation are (a) to gather and disseminate information regarding the town's functions and operations, to facilitate such functions and operations, and to foster improvement in the quality of life for all (Continued on Schedule O) people who own property or reside in or visit the Town, (b) to ensure the effective enforcement of all municipal laws and regulations, the proper collection and disbursement of public funds, and the prompt discharge of the Town's administrative responsibilities, (c) to assist the Town' public works, including the volunteer fire department, town library, playgrounds and beaches, (d) to encourage historic and environmental preservation in the Town, and (e) to carry on any other charitable or educational activity within the meaning of Sec. 501 (c) (3) or the applicable Massachusetts corporate laws. Our activities have been and are consistent with those purposes.
- $12,000 spent. One-time awards to graduating high school seniors from Aquinnah of $2,000 each to assist in their future educational or vocational plans for 6 graduates
- Donation to the Permanent Endowment for Martha's Vineyard designated to the Emergency Rental Relief Fund established by the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority to provide rent relief for the residents of Dukes County, MA who do not qualify for government housing subsidies. Donations to the Town of Aquinnah in support of the annual 10k road race. Donations in support of the construction of a playground behind town hall. Donation to the town of Aquinnah to fund the construction or a pergola at Aquinnah Cliffs. Donation of two beach wheelchairs to the Town of Aquninnah.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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