Diversity in Aquatics Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS IS TO EDUCATE PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SWIMMING WATER SAFETY AND HEALTHY AQUATICS ACTIVITIES FOR UNDERSERVED MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
- Income
- $15,573
- Spending
- $60,000
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 54
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 285% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 91% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (5)
- $30,000 spent. The HBCU Water Safety Festival is an initiative that focuses on promoting water safety and awareness at Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCUs. This event includes interactive workshops swim lessons and water safety education to engage students and the surrounding communities.
- $10,000 spent. This campaign successfully reached over 1 million children across various countries providing life-saving water safety information to help prevent drowning incidents. The program collaborated with educators and community leaders to disseminate resources and promote water safety awareness.
- $5,000 spent. The Ripple Effect program trained individuals enabling them to become water safety advocates in their local areas. This initiative aims to address the shortage of diverse aquatic professionals and improve safety in community pools and aquatic environments.
- HBCU Certified Lifeguard and WSI Academy Program - Diversity In Aquatics developed and delivered water safety education programs training initiatives and curriculum resources throughout the year. This included work aligned with national and state standards as well as culturally responsive approaches to aquatics education. Programs focused on increasing water competency reducing fear of water and equipping individuals and communities with life-saving knowledge and skills. Training initiatives also supported workforce development in aquatics and expanded pathways for diverse participation in the field.
- Diversity In Aquatics led international programming in Grenada in support of World Oceans Day delivering culturally responsive water safety education and community engagement activities. The initiative focused on building water competency promoting environmental awareness and strengthening global partnerships. Through collaboration with local stakeholders the program expanded access to swimming and water safety education while supporting long-term community capacity building and sustainability efforts.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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