Classic Yacht Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SINCE 1969, THE CLASIC YACHT ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS, RELATED MARINE GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PROMOTION, PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF FINE, OLD, POWER-DRIVEN CRAFT. SIMILARLY, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CULTIVATES A SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND PROMOTES THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS.THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION HAS AN ACTIVE CALENDAR OF YACHTING, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION. THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCIATION IS LOCATED ACROSS GEOGRAPHIES AND MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AMONG ALL ITS FLEETS. JOIN US IN FOCUSING ATTENTION ON THE UNIQUE CRAFTMANSHIP AND DESIGN OF THE CLASSIC ERA.
- Income
- $75,264
- Spending
- $78,054
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 30, 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 September 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 (1)
- ORIGINALLY FORMED OF THIRTEEN CHARTER MEMBERS, THE MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS OVER 300 AND CONTINUES TO GROW. MORE THAN 600 CLASSICS HAVE BEEN REGISTERED BY THE ASSOCIATION SINCE 1969. SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL RECORDS HAVE BEEN PRESERVED ON VESSELS IN THE ASSOCIATION'S ARCHIVES, AND IN ONE INSTANCE, AN ENTIRE YARD'S RECORDS HAVE BEEN PRESERVED IN A LOCAL MUESEUM AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.IN GENERAL, THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF A BOAT THAT IT BE OF GOOD DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE, BUILT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1964, AND SHOW NO EXTERNAL ALTERTIONS THAT DETRACT FROM THE DESIGNER'S ORIGINAL INTENT. ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CLASSIC YACHT ASSOCAITOIN ARE TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR, AND DEVELOP YACHTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS FLEETS AND TO CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN THE OLD BOATS AND THEIR ERA. CLASSIC YACHTING IS A DEMANDING BUT REWARDING ACTIVITY THAT IS ENJOYED BY THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR FRIENDS. SCRAPING, VARNISHING, REPLACING, AND REPAIRING TAKES UP MUCH OF THE TIME. HOWEVER, ALL OF THE FLEETS MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE SCHEDULE OF CRUISES AND OTHER EVENTS. CYA FLEETS PARTICIPATE IN MANY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, OPENING DAY PARADES IN MOST AREAS, AND FUN GET-TOGETHERS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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? 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 September 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 2016.
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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