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Margret and H a Rey Center Inc

EIN 22-3863524 · Watervl Vly, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE REY CENTER PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE CURIOSITY AND DISCOVERY BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REGIONAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE ART, SCIENCE, AND NATURE. THROUGH PROGRAMS (SUCH AS LECTURES, LITERARY DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND ART WORKSHOPS, ART GALLERY EXHIBITS FEATURING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, NATURE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY GARDENS AND ASTRONOMY NIGHTS) PARTICIPANTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE WITH THE LOVABLE ANTICS OF REY'S CREATION, CURIOUS GEORGE, AS AN INSPIRATION. THE REY CENTER YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO DISCOVER NATURE AND THE ARTS THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS SUCH AS FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHTS, ARTS AND NATURE CAMPS, CURIOUS GEORGE STORY TIME, AND NATURE EXPLORATIONS PROVIDE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE WHILE DEVELOPING LIFE-LONG LOVE FOR THE ARTS AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

Income
$144,321
Spending
$170,396
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Highest pay
$56,160, director

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

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (4)
  1. $8,366 spent. THE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM PROVIDES GROWING SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY GARDEN
  2. $65,097 spent. THE REY CENTER'S CURIOUS COTTAGE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO LOCAL CHILREN. IN 2025 THE PRESCHOOL SERVED 6 CHILDREN.
  3. $7,089 spent. THE SUMMER NATURE CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY AND ENGAGES THEM WITH NATURE. THE CAMP SERVED 40 CHILDREN IN 2025.
  4. $10,969 spent. THE REY CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING SEVERAL SKI EVENTS OVER THE WINTER AS WELL AS A MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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