Nonprofit · EIN 92-3440271
BLUE WATER ALLIES
Tax-exempt · FERNDALE, MI 48220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $265,361 | $93,704 | $171,657 | $211,082 | $21,122 | $189,960 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $67,402 | $73,504 | -$6,102 | $46,558 | – | $46,558 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $108,138 | $55,480 | $52,658 | $52,658 | – | $52,658 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $251,114
- of which government grants
- $20,000
- Membership dues
- $4,263
- Program service revenue
- $6,571
- Investment income
- $1
- Other revenue
- $7,675
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,250
- Occupancy
- $14,578
- Program services (functional)
- $57,353
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,649
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,702
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,660
- Total assets, end of year
- $211,082
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,122
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,960
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $195,351
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,960
- Gross receipts
- $287,162
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2025
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Payton | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $27,500 |
| Lesley Lambright | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lisa Naveen | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Rich Kane | Member at Large Key employee | 6 | $0 |
| Natalie Siagkris | Member at Large Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Secretary Kristyn Secory | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA PAYTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $10,000 |
| NATALIE SIAGKRIS-SEYMOUR | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| VENUS LITTLE | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| LESLEY LAMBRIGHT | MEMBER AT LA | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN MIDDLETON | MEMBER AT LA | 6 | $0 |
| KRISTYN SECORY | MEMBER AT LA | 20 | $0 |
| LISA NAVEEN | MEMBER AT LA | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA HURTUBISE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| LAURA HILLMAN | VICE PRESIDE | 20 | $0 |
| CHEYANNE MOSS | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| CATHY MURRAY | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRIA LITTLE | MEMBER AT LA | 0 | $0 |
| ASHUR HILLMAN | MEMBER AT LA | 20 | $0 |
| BARBARA LITTLE | MEMBER AT LA | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA PAYTON | MEMBER AT LA | 3 | $0 |
| KAMMIE FABIAN | MEMBER AT LA | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOLMES | MEMBER AT LA | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 408 E CAMBOURNE ST, FERNDALE, MI 48220-1303
- Signed the 990
- Barbara Peyton, President Owner Optimum Bookkeeping
- Website
- www.bluewaterallies.com
- Return prepared by
- Optimum Bookkeeping LLc
Mission
Blue Water Allies is dedicated to uniting the community, welcoming our allies, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating diversity by amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals. Blue Water Allies provides resources such as support for mental and physical health, recovery services, arts & culture, social activities, and advocacy. The center creates a welcoming and inclusive space for marginalized communities and their allies, offering a platform for self-expression, learning, and building connectio
Program accomplishments
- Blue Water Allies is dedicated to uniting the community, welcoming our allies, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating diversity by amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals. Blue Water Allies provides resources such as support for mental and physical health, recovery services, arts & culture, social activities, and advocacy. The center creates a welcoming and inclusive space for marginalized communities and their allies, offering a platform for self-expression, learning, and building connectioExpenses $14,282 · revenue $2,500
- Expenses $3,426 · revenue $4,071
- Expenses $13,558
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-3440271
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P88)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $211,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $257,686
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $265,361 | $93,704 | $211,082 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $67,402 | $73,504 | $46,558 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $108,138 | $55,480 | $52,658 | XML |
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 92-3440271).
Questions about BLUE WATER ALLIES
- What is the EIN of BLUE WATER ALLIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE WATER ALLIES is 92-3440271.
- Is BLUE WATER ALLIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BLUE WATER ALLIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE WATER ALLIES 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 BLUE WATER ALLIES 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 BLUE WATER ALLIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE WATER ALLIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,500 (Barbara Payton, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLUE WATER ALLIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $265,361, expenses of $93,704 and total assets of $211,082 at year end.
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