Islesboro Community Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The ICC supports and nurtures our island community by fostering health, wellness, enrichment, and social interaction for all ages.
- Income
- $611,806
- Spending
- $473,425
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $65,201, executive dir.
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 92% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 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
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.
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)
- $376,161 spent. Youth & Development: In 2024, the Islesboro Community Center expanded afterschool care hours to meet the needs of working families and provide a safe, structured environment for elementary-aged children with snacks, art, music, and outdoor time. Dance instructors provided weekly classes in tumbling, acrobatics, ballet and hip-hop for Pre-K through 12 year olds. The students enjoyed an indoor play space, outdoor playground, and regular trail walks. Our afterschool programs, three days a week, offer seasonal arts and crafts, kitchen science, and music and movement for elementary students. Our partnership with Islesboro Island Trust gets students out on the trails for monthly hikes. Dance with Devan continues to be an incredible program the spring recital Cinderella packed the hall. Partnerships with StudioRed and DocSong, funded through the Orion Foundation, added acrobatics and hip hop, and storytelling through song. Our kids club afterschool programming serves over 85% of island children ages 5-10 with a safe and supportive environment for education, exploration and expression, free play. Productions, and social-emotional growth.Health & Wellness: The Islesboro Community Center houses a state-of-the-art fitness center for its island members. With affordable prices and excellent equipment it is a wonderful place to work out. The ICC also hosts regular dental clinics sponsored by the Islesboro Community Fund, and pet clinics sponsored by Paul Kazilionis and Christina Boothe. These programs bring essential services close to home.Our fitness center offers a range of equipment for full-body workouts in rain, sleet, snow or shine. Personal training, yoga, Zumba, physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage expand our exercise and therapy options. Regular dental clinics, supported by Christina Boothe and Paul Kazilionis, bring essential health services to the island community without the commute. Spiritual communities like the Zen meditation group and womens Bible study also meet here. The annual Turkey Trot is a great opportunity for neighbors to get out and exercise together. This year we had over 75 participants, four strollers, and nine dogs along for the funMeals & Food Resources: The Community Care program continued with holiday meals and weekly soup provided through the winter months to help address food insecurity. This was coupled with the Coats for Care exchange, which provides gently used winter clothing and accessories for residents for free. Community meals offer opportunities for neighbors to gather and nourish their bodies, hearts, and minds. Sunday soup socials hosted by volunteers warmed our hearts through winter isolation. Dinner and a Little Music continues to thrive with island chefs and musicians making a special evening out. Bluewater Bakery came back for a blue ribbon summer caf that made us all nostalgic. Pig in the Park and the Holiday Dinner have become annual traditions that draw us together in seasonal celebration. This year over 50 volunteers baked, prepped, potlucked, shucked, and cooked to nourish our neighbors at over 20 community meals, donating their ingrdients, time, and talents for the enjoyment of all. Education & Enrichment: Programs include weekly Friday Night Movies, monthly art workshops, lunch and learn programs, community service opportunities, and more. Summer programming expands to include Bible Studies, Intro to Zen, and Sunday Forums featuring expert speakers across a variety of fields. These programs are free and open to the public. The forum brings experts across a variety of fields to speak in the summer. The winter Lunch & Learn series tackles practical topics like local fisheries research and renewable energy projects. Friday night movies hosted by Jeff Glotzl expanded to include teen nights this year with pizza-making. Anne McKee renewed her connection to the island with monthly music jams and lessons. Were also exited about our collaborations with Energy Committee, like the Window Dressers project in the fall. In the fall, we teamed up with the Energy Committee to host a community Window Dressers building project to help neighbors insulate their homes 40 volunteers worked together over seven days to build 150 window inserts!
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 November 6, 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 March 2002.
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 November 4, 2026.
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