Old Fairhaven Association
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What it says it does
The Old Fairhaven Association is a membership organization providing economic development resources to member businesses. In addition we act as a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO); marketing the Fairhaven Village through events and promotion. Voice & Advocacy: Provide a consistent voice and advocacy for Fairhaven as a district and village.Attract Visitors: Promote and support the beauty, history, welfare, and vibrancy of the village through events and activities that attract visitors.Connect Members: Support Fairhaven Association Members (Both businesses and community) and create connections through communication, education, and action.
- Income
- $226,222
- Spending
- $233,473
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $29,013, executive
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (3)
- Fairhaven Festival - Promotional tourism event which draws thousand of visitors to the historic fairhaven village to patronize village shops, restaurants and other businesses.
- Winterfest-Christmas time celebration and promotion of the Fairhaven Village.
- Dirty Dan Days - Multi-Day event celebrating the founder of the Fairhaven Village.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 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 August 1984.
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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