New Fairfield Aquaflyers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of this organization is to encourage competitive swimming in the spirit of good sportsmanship broaden the base of swimming in the greater New Fairfield CT area and to expose children to the satisfaction of personal achievement. Through this activity children are provided an atmosphere where they can enjoy the camaraderie of a team sport while developing long lasting swimming skills.
- Income
- $146,822
- Spending
- $127,497
- Reserves
- 16.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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)
- $68,036 spent. New Fairfield Aquaflyers offer 2 competitive swim seasons per year for its members ages 5-18. Swimmers are coached according to their age and skill level by accomplished and certified coaches. Each season between 80 and 120 swimmers join the team.
- $23,583 spent. Swimmers on the team compete in meets sanctioned by governing body USA Swimming. Coaches travel to such meets and support their athletes throughout the competition.
- $13,239 spent. A pool is rented 6 days a week to provide swim training for team members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
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 2025.
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 April 2015.
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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