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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3360459

DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313

Financials

$118K$142K2023$119K$193K2024$16K$60K2024$192K$152K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$192,431$151,783$40,648$65,335$0$65,335
December 31, 2024990$15,573$60,000-$44,427$0$37,527-$37,527
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$119,427$193,325-$73,898$24,687–$24,687
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$118,095$142,002-$23,907$98,585–$98,585
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$188,036
Membership dues
$2,281
Program service revenue
$3,375
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,020

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$12,666
Program services (functional)
$140,382
Management and general (functional)
$11,401

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,687
Total assets, end of year
$65,335
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$65,335
Gross receipts
$192,431
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Miriam LynchExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
18$0
Kelsey RobersonExecutive Assistant
Highest-paid employee
10$0
Tara Egglston StewartBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Dr Angela Beale-TawfeeqBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Cullen JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Scenario JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Maritza McClendonBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Stephanie ElamBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Roderick ThompsonBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Eric WaltonBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John Abdou–
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Miriam LynchExecutive Director
Officer
10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adrianne CarterExecutive Assistant5$0
Dr Miriam S LynchExecutive Director20$0
Dr E Newton JacksonBoard Chair3$0
Mrs Tara Eggleston StewartVice Board Chair3$0
Mrs Maritza McClendonBoard Treasurer2$0
Ms Stephanie ElamBoard Secretary1$0
Cullen JonesBoard Member2$0
Dr Angela Beale TawfeeqBoard Member10$0
Secenario JonesBoard Member1$0
Roderick ThompsonGeneral Counsel5$0
Eric WaltonCPA5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Adrianne CarterExecutive Assistant5$1,713
Dr Miriam S LynchExecutive Director20$0
Dr E Newton JacksonBoard Chair3$0
Mrs Tara Eggleston StewartVice Board Chair2$0
Mrs Maritza McClendonBoard Treasurer2$0
Ms Stephanie ElamBoard Secretary2$0
Cullen JonesBoard Member1$0
Dr Angela Beale TawfeeqBoard Member5$0
Secenario JonesBoard Member1$0
Roderick ThompsonGeneral Counsel5$0
Eric WaltonCPA5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 25633, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313-5633
In care of
% MIRIAM LYNCH
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 25633, Alexandria VA 22313
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Miriam Lynch, 2050 Jamieson Ave, 1107, Alexandria, VA 22314
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Miriam Lynch, 2050 Jamieson Ave, Alexandria VA 22314
Signed the 990
Miriam Lynch, Executive Director
Phone
(703) 409-9962

Mission

THE MISSION OF DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS IS TO EDUCATE PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SWIMMING WATER SAFETY AND HEALTHY AQUATICS ACTIVITIES FOR UNDERSERVED MARGINALIZED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • POOL: A Social History of Segregation is a mobile educational exhibit exploring the history of segregation in swimming and its continuing impact on access to aquatics. In 2025 Diversity in Aquatics expanded the exhibits reach through community engagement educational programming media and traveling exhibit activations designed to connect the history of swimming access with water safety health equity and aquatic participation.
    Expenses $72,084
  • HBCU Water Safety Festival and Celebration Week programming promotes water safety swimming participation and access to aquatic opportunities within HBCU communities. Programming includes hands-on water safety education swim instruction drowning prevention activities aquatic sports exposure developmental swimming opportunities and engagement with Olympic and elite swimmers. Activities are designed to build water competency connect youth and families to aquatic opportunities and create pathways to continued participation in swimming and aquatics.
    Expenses $25,904
  • Battle at the Burr is Diversity in Aquatics HBCU-focused water safety and aquatic engagement initiative held in conjunction with Howard University. Programming provides students youth and families with water safety education swimming and aquatic sport exposure and opportunities to engage with aquatic professionals and champions. The initiative supports increased water competency greater participation in aquatics and pathways to continued swimming training and aquatic careers.
    Expenses $13,452
  • HBCU Certified Lifeguard and WSI Academy Program: Diversity in Aquatics provided training and certification opportunities designed to expand the pipeline of certified lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors within HBCU communities. The program incorporated water safety education training initiatives and curriculum resources aligned with national and state standards and culturally responsive approaches to aquatics education. Programming focused on increasing water competency reducing fear of water and equipping individuals and communities with lifesaving knowledge and skills. The initiative also supported aquatic workforce development and expanded pathways to employment and continued participation in the aquatics field. Additional Water Safety and Community Programming: Diversity in Aquatics also delivered Water Safety Festivals Tour of Champions activities swim instruction drowning prevention education aquatic sport exposure and other community-based programming throughout the year. These initiatives engaged youth adults and families in water safety education increased access to swimming and aquatic opportunities and connected participants with aquatic professionals resources and pathways to continued participation in aquatics.
    Expenses $28,942

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3360459
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$65,335
Income (IRS master file)
$192,431

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$192,431$151,783$65,335XML
990December 2024$15,573$60,000$0XML
990-EZDecember 2024$119,427$193,325$24,687XML
990-EZDecember 2023$118,095$142,002$98,585XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Miriam Lynch
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Miriam Lynch
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Miriam Lynch
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-3360459).

Questions about DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC

What is the EIN of DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC is 26-3360459.
Is DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
Are donations to DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS 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 DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Miriam Lynch.
Who are the officers and directors of DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,431, expenses of $151,783 and total assets of $65,335 at year end.

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