603 United

Private foundation Laconia, NH EIN: 88-2779184

603 United is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Laconia, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $97K in total assets. In 2024, it made $194K in qualifying distributions.

603 United at a glance

Total assets
$97,432
+160.0% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$258,379
+57.0% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$194,147
+21.3% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$195,423
+22.0% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$97,432$258,379$195,423$194,147$1,787
2023$37,470$164,552$160,120$160,120$1,138
2022$1,852$59,972$58,160$58,160$17

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 603 United reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

603 United is led by Cassie Contigiani, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Cassie Contigiani

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $42K (2022) → $75K (2024)

  • Kevin Shaw

    Chair

    President → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Garrett Lavallee

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gerron Belanger

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Bianco

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Baron

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Pettengill

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Ruel

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Davis

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Belanger

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Curran

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Chris Curran (2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Jen Sottak (2022) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Cassie Contigiani — Executive Director: $75KCassie ContigianiExecutive Director$75K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Cassie Contigiani (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about 603 United

How large is 603 United?

603 United reported $97K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is 603 United?

603 United is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Laconia, NH. It holds $97K in total assets as of 2024.

What is 603 United's EIN?

603 United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2779184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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