United States Swim School Association

EIN: 470914662 Community Improvement

Cave Creek, AZ

Total Revenue
$948,494
Total Expenses
$899,352
Total Assets
$914,014
Net Assets
$871,916
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Buffy Folise
Phone
4808375525
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

United States Swim School Association, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $948K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $899K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

Lifelong safety, health, and enjoyment of the water for all through quality aquaticeducation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $318,995 Revenue: $337,989

Memberships - Becoming a USSSA member provides a community for swim school owners and operators, as well as business resources, best practices, and industry connections. Our membership spans more...

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Memberships - Becoming a USSSA member provides a community for swim school owners and operators, as well as business resources, best practices, and industry connections. Our membership spans more than 430 members across 594 locations, and counting. This support system provides invaluable support and resources for swim school owners and operators.

Program 2
Expenses: $262,824 Revenue: $443,914

National Conference - Where swim school owners gather for dynamic speakers, educational seminars, networking and to learn about new products, services and ways they grow a successful learn-to-swim...

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National Conference - Where swim school owners gather for dynamic speakers, educational seminars, networking and to learn about new products, services and ways they grow a successful learn-to-swim business. The 2024 conference had 438 attendees 1 day with pre workshops, and 30 sessions.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,595 Revenue: $5,783

Workshops - Where swim school owners, teacher and managers gather for dynamic speakers, educational seminars and networking to get inspired and supercharged for the busy summer months ahead. The 2024...

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Workshops - Where swim school owners, teacher and managers gather for dynamic speakers, educational seminars and networking to get inspired and supercharged for the busy summer months ahead. The 2024 workshop had 99 attendees, over 2 days and 17 sessions.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $856,796
Investment Income $17,666
Other Revenue $74,032
TOTAL REVENUE $948,494

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $340,148
Fundraising Expenses $87,791
Program Expenses $656,263
Other Expenses $559,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $899,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $948,494 $878,943 +0.1%
Expenses $899,352 $859,554 +0.0%
Net Income $49,142 $19,389 +1.5%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
46

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$153,344
Total Directors
10
$153,344
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lisa M Zarda Secretary/ED 45.00
Officer Director
$142,433 $10,911 $153,344
Buffy Folise President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rose Cholewinski Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Sayers Treasurer 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa McGarvey Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susie Van Ekeren Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Micha Seal Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Marie Sunderhaus Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Davina Lopez Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Taylor Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $948,494 $899,352 $914,014 $49,142
2023 $878,943 $859,554 $818,847 $19,389
2022 $773,760 $767,223 $674,522 $6,537
2022 $773,760 $767,223 $744,551 $6,537
2021 $517,330 $445,591 $1,130,767 $71,739
2020 $377,772 $452,515 $786,222 $-74,743
2019 $596,745 $602,623 $678,762 $-5,878
2018 $606,366 $628,896 $600,427 $-22,530
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