Canal Dock Boathouse Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Canal Dock Boathouse's mission statement of "Opening New Haven's Waterfront for Adventure, Discovery and Growth" encapsulates the organization's purpose to provide access to and programs in and around Long Island Sound, New Haven's Harbor and rivers to underserved communities. It affirms its intent to assist in building self-confidence; clarifies its partnership with the New Haven community; and defines its core service areas. With this mission, Canal Dock's services and programs will focus on providing New Haven residents with community programs and activities that connect residents to the waterfront.
- Income
- $359,338
- Spending
- $377,549
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 4.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 40%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $56,861, executive director
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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (1)
- $296,167 spent. Local teens are introduced to the New Haven waterfront through rowing and paddling activities during Canal Dock's summer camp and afterschool programs, which are free and accessible to low income students.Area residents participate in Canal Dock's free seasonal monthly Community Day events that feature dragon boating,sailing, rowing and kayaking. Canal Dock has on-going partnerships with numerous local public and charter schools including Metropolitan Business Academy, Common Ground High School, Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) and the Sound School. Canal Dock increased its water based activities by adding sailing memberships and lessons. Discounted membership fees are offered to residents who could not otherwise afford the membership fees.Canal Dock offers annual memberships to area residents allowing them to use the Organization's boats and equipment for recreation.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 October 2014.
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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