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Suny Maritime Foundation Inc

EIN 47-3560167 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SUNY MARITIME FOUNDATION, INC. IS THE PRIMARY ORGANIZATION TO RAISE AND MANAGE PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE. THIS SUPPORT ASSISTS SUNY MARITIME TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION AND VISION WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENRICHING THE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY OF THE COLLEGE, THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$133,733, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 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. $2.2 million spent. GRANTMAKING PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE (THE "COLLEGE") BY SOLICITING, ACCEPTING, AND MANAGING PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. SUCH FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE.
  2. $14,369 spent. BOAT DONATION PROGRAM:SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE OPERATES A BOAT DONATION PROGRAM TO RAISE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE WATERFRONT'S PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INVENTORY FOR STUDENTS TO USE FOR TRAINING AND OTHER RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. THE ASSETS CURRENTLY OVERSEEN INCLUDE: POWER BOATS, SAILING VESSELS, AND TRAILERS. IN ADDITION TO BEING A REVENUE GENERATING PROGRAM FOR THE COLLEGE/FOUNDATION, THE BOAT DONATION EXPANDS CONNECTIONS FOR THE COLLEGE AMONG THE SAILING COMMUNITY.
  3. ATHLETICS PROGRAM:THE OFFICE OF ATHLETICS OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF SPORT ACTIVITIES, FITNESS PROGRAMS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE ENTIRE CAMPUS COMMUNITY. VARSITY ATHLETICS INCLUDES 13 NCAA DIVISION III TEAMS, MEN'S ROWING, AND CO-ED SAILING TEAMS. CLUB SPORTS INCLUDE ICE HOCKEY, RIFLE, AND RUGBY. INTRAMURAL SPORTS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH OFFERINGS BASED ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OFFERS CLASSES IN SWIMMING, YOGA, MARTIAL ARTS, AND POWERBOAT HANDING,AMONG OTHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 2015.

    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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