Nonprofit · EIN 01-0521260
RIPPLEFFECT INC
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,330,118 | $1,270,790 | $59,328 | $1,999,876 | $518,094 | $1,481,782 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,212,407 | $1,363,803 | -$151,396 | $1,919,108 | $496,655 | $1,422,453 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,447,500 | $1,394,484 | $53,016 | $2,122,754 | $538,439 | $1,584,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $530,098
- Program service revenue
- $779,312
- Investment income
- $14,997
- Other revenue
- $5,711
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $595,378
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $803,432
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $175
- Accounting fees
- $6,996
- Occupancy
- $49,770
- Travel
- $77,108
- Depreciation
- $154,798
- Program services (functional)
- $1,103,895
- Management and general (functional)
- $127,687
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,208
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,919,108
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,999,876
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $518,094
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,481,782
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,210,617
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,242,239
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $239,543
- Gross receipts
- $1,330,118
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $18,938 |
| DR JOHN SOUTHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY STRUZZIERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SHEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE WALLACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN THRELKELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA NATARAJAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA TRACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PULJU | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN COURTEMANCHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE WILDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE AMENDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYRUS HAGGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| DR JOHN SOUTHALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY STRUZZIERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKE TELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA SHEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATY WALLACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN THRELKELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PRIYA NATARAJAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA TRACEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PULJU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN COURTEMANCHE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATE WILDES | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE AMENDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CYRUS HAGGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM SHEPHERD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,586 |
| SEAN CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HUTNAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VANESSA PIKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREG SASSONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR JOHN SOUTHALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY STRUZZIERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROOKE TELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATE WILDES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRANT BALLANTYNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NELSON LARKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN OSTHERR | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA SHEN | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATY WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN THRELKELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PRIYA NATARAJAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA TRACEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PULJU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 441, PORTLAND, ME 04112-0441
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTIN COURTEMANCHE, PO BOX 441, PORTLAND, ME 04112
- Signed the 990
- KRISTIN COURTEMANCHE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (207) 774-4000
- Website
- WWW.RIPPLEFFECT.NET
- Return prepared by
- LEONARDO & CO PA CPA
Mission
TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH ADVENTURE, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND LIVING SUSTAINABLY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO FOSTER APPRECIATION AND PRESERVATION OF COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH SEA KAYAKING AND OTHER WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES. OUR YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE SUMMER CAMPS, TEEN KAYAK ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS, SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. OUR ADULT OFFERINGS INCLUDE CORPORATE EVENTS, LOBSTER BAKES AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,103,895 · revenue $800,020
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0521260
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,999,876
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,330,118
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $1,330,118 | $1,270,790 | $1,999,876 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $1,212,407 | $1,363,803 | $1,919,108 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $1,447,500 | $1,394,484 | $2,122,754 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $864,983 | $895,557 | $1,965,195 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0521260).
Questions about RIPPLEFFECT INC
- What is the EIN of RIPPLEFFECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIPPLEFFECT INC is 01-0521260.
- Is RIPPLEFFECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to RIPPLEFFECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIPPLEFFECT INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RIPPLEFFECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIPPLEFFECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIPPLEFFECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names KRISTIN COURTEMANCHE.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIPPLEFFECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (ADAM SHEPHERD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does RIPPLEFFECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,330,118, expenses of $1,270,790 and total assets of $1,999,876 at year end.
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