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Essex Amateur Hockey Association Inc

EIN 23-7354957 · Essex Jct, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INTRODUCE THE YOUTH OF OUR AREA COMMUNITIES TO THE GREAT GAME OF ICE HOCKEY, SUCH THAT EVERY CHILD, THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, CAN ENJOY A POSITIVE, CHARACTER-BUILDING SPORTS EXPERIENCE WHILE CREATING A PASSION FOR THE GAME.

Income
$264,985
Spending
$265,032
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 (1)
  1. $265,032 spent. ESSEX AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PROVIDES 312 AREA YOUTHS WITH RECREATIONAL HOCKEY AND INSTRUCTION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE HOUSE PROGRAM SERVICES 121 YOUTHS AT THE ESSEX SKATING FACILITY. THE "NEWBEES" ENTRY-LEVEL PROGRAM (AGES 4-7) FOCUSES ON THE SKATING AND FUNDAMENTAL HOCKEY SKILLS IN A FUN AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE "HOUSE" PROGRAM (AGES 8-14) SERVICES YOUTH WITH SOME SKATING OR HOCKEY EXPERIENCE SEEKING ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION IN AN RECREATIONAL SETTING.THE TRAVEL PROGRAM CATERS TO 191 YOUTHS AND FEATURES A PRE-SEASON "MIDGET" PROGRAM (AGES 15-18), PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMP, SEASON-LONG WEEKEND PLAY, AS WELL AS REGIONAL AND STATE TOURNAMENT PLAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 April 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 February 1974.

    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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