International Superyacht Society Inc
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What it says it does
ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY AND EXCELLENCE IN THE GLOBAL YACHTING INDUSTRY. THE ISS MANDATE INCLUDES FOUR SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS: INDUSTRY RECOGNITION THROUGH AWARDS THAT FOSTER BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, MEMBERSHIP, NETWORKING EVENTS
- Income
- $470,788
- Spending
- $420,294
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (5)
- $183,629 spent. Awards Gala Program for Design and Leadership. The Design Awards give recognition to our international industry peers for yachts completed during the previous year Usually some 50 to 75 yachts are entered. We have ten yacht categories and five Awards of Distinction, which each ultimately receive awards during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. This is widely recognized as the one award that really matters to most owners, builders, designers and industry individuals, since their selection is based on unbiased industry input and the finalists are chosen by a group of the industrys most prolific designers and builders. Between 300 and 350 individuals attend the gala event. The event recognizing these accomplishments and the awards is held in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
- $66,777 spent. Mixers: The Monaco mixer is a networking event in the Mediterranean for members and colleagues living and working on that side of the world who do not often have the opportunity to attend FLIBS or other events. It allows the organization to recognize sponsors in their areas of expertise. The Palm Beach mixer is also a networking event available to international members visiting the boat show. It gives recognition to our sponsors in their area of expertise, which helps business growth in the yachting industry.
- $18,716 spent. FLIBS Annual Members Breakfast and Seminar held during the Ft Lauderdale Intl Boat Show (FLIBS). The event includes a review of the year, and an educational topic concerning the yachting industry. It showcases the area of expertise of the ISS, and contributes to the growth of businesses in the yacthing industry.
- $35,469 spent. Other program expenses include website costs and management dedication to the program activities.
- Other program expenses include website costs and 35469.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 January 2011.
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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