American Sail Training Association
American Sail Training Association
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the American Sail Training Association is to encourage character building through sail training, to promote sail training to the North American public and to support education under sail.
About
The tall ships challenge series of international sailing races, cruises, and maritime festivals is organized by the American Sail Training Association (ASTA) in cooperation with Great Lakes, Atlantic and Pacific Coast port cities in the US and Canada. These tall ships are crewed by young people and adults engaged in sail training programs under the supervision of captains & professional crew members. Maritime festivals in each host port give visitors a chance to board the vessels, meet the crew and trainees, and experience the rich maritime heritage that these ships represent. During the summer, the fleet travels from port to port as the centerpiece of the host cities' maritime festivals. Between port events, ASTA organizes races, cruises in company, and crew exchanges to provide fun and friendly interactions between the vessels, encouraging
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To encourage character building through sail training, promote sail training to the north american public, and support education under sail.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To encourage character building through sail training, promote sail training to the north american public, and support education under sail.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as RI, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 1459, NEWPORT, RI, 02840.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 6 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$2,149.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1973.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $334,737 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,601 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.