Maines Youth Fish and Game Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MAINE YOUTH FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE MAINE OUTDOORS BY THE YOUTH OF MAINE AND EXTENDING TO THESE YOUTH, THE TREASURES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE OUTDOORS. OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE BEAUTY AND BOUNTY OF NATURE IN ALL ITS WORKS; TO TEACH THE WAYS OF WILDLIFE, TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, THE IMPORTANCE OF HABITAT, AND THE JOYS OF DISCOVERY TO BE FOUND IN THE WOODS, WATERS AND SKIES OF MAINE. MYFGA EXPERIENCES ARE NOT LIMITED TO SUMMER CAMP. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF BOTH OUTDOOR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FAMILY ICE-FISHING EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCOMPANY MAINE STATE BIOLOGISTS ON SPECIES SPECIFIC SURVEYS, STATE SPONSORED TRAININGS REGARDING ATV SAFETY, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE THE MYFGA FIRING RANGE. FINALLY MYFGA CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER AND AUCTION. THERE ARE A MYRIAD OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO LEARN BOTH LEADERSHIP AND RESPECT FOR TH
- Income
- $180,525
- Spending
- $129,804
- Reserves
- 23.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
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 (1)
- $129,804 spent. OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE WITH OUR CHILDREN IN THE BEAUTY AND BOUNTY OF NATURE IN ALL ITS WORKS; TO TEACH THE WAYS OF WILDLIFE, TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, THE IMPORTANCE OF HABITAT, AND THE JOYS OF DISCOVERY TO BE FOUND IN THE WOODS, WATERS AND THE SKIES OF MAINE.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2020.
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 March 2022.
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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