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Clear Bays Inc

EIN 33-4631799 · Hampton Bays, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CLEAR BAYS GOAL TO ASSIST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN DISCOVERING THE LOCATIONS AND SCOPE OF LOCAL NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WITH AN EYE TOWARDS REMEDIATION. PROVIDE UNBIASED ECONOMICAL STATE OF THE ART SERVICES AS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND TOWNS TO TAKE A FIRSTHAND ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR WATER RESOURCES

Income
$11,050
Spending
$9,515
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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 November 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 (3)
  1. $4,174 spent. CLEAR BAYS GOAL TO ASSIST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN DISCOVERING THE LOCATIONS AND SCOPE OF LOCAL NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WITH AN EYE TOWARDS REMEDIATION. PROVIDE UNBIASED ECONOMICAL STATE OF THE ART SERVICES AS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND TOWNS TO TAKE A FIRSTHAND ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR WATER RESOURCES
  2. $914 spent. CLEAR BAYS GOAL TO ASSIST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN DISCOVERING THE LOCATIONS AND SCOPE OF LOCAL NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WITH AN EYE TOWARDS REMEDIATION. PROVIDE UNBIASED ECONOMICAL STATE OF THE ART SERVICES AS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND TOWNS TO TAKE A FIRSTHAND ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR WATER RESOURCES. CLEAR BAYS WILL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO BECOME MORE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR EVERYDAY ACTIONS AS WELL AS AN OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS TO OFFER BOTH HANDS-ON AND INFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES WILL BE SOUGHT.
  3. CLEAR BAYS GOAL TO ASSIST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN DISCOVERING THE LOCATIONS AND SCOPE OF LOCAL NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WITH AN EYE TOWARDS REMEDIATION. PROVIDE UNBIASED ECONOMICAL STATE OF THE ART SERVICES AS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR LOCAL GROUPS AND TOWNS TO TAKE A FIRSTHAND ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF THEIR WATER RESOURCES. CLEAR BAYS WILL CONTINUE TO PARTNER WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO BECOME MORE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR EVERYDAY ACTIONS AS WELL AS AN OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS TO OFFER BOTH HANDS-ON AND INFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES WILL BE SOUGHT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 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 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 November 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in February 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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