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Adirondack Explorer Inc

The organization publishes the adirondack explorer, a bimonthly news magazine, and associated websites devoted to the protection and the enjoyment of the adirondack park in northeastern new york …

Arts & Culture Saranac Lake, NY EIN 141781617 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Adirondack Explorer Inc

Adirondack Explorer is a news organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of the Adirondacks region in Northern New York State.

Founded
Headquarters
Saranac Lake, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

The organization publishes the adirondack explorer, a bimonthly news magazine, and associated websites devoted to the protection and the enjoyment of the adirondack park in northeastern new york state.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.83%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Adirondack Explorer Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saranac Lake, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 141781617. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Adirondack Explorer Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Adirondack Explorer Inc is located in Saranac Lake, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Adirondack Explorer Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Adirondack Explorer Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Adirondack Explorer Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Adirondack Explorer Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Adirondack Explorer is a news organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of the Adirondacks region in Northern New York State. Adirondack Explorer Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Adirondack Explorer Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Adirondack Explorer Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Adirondack Explorer Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141781617, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

TO
Tom Curley
Chairman

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam F•••••••
Director
BR
Bridget W•••••••
Director
CH
Charles U•••••
TREASURER
CH
Charlotte H•••
Director
CR
Craig W••••••••
Director
CU
Curtis S•••••
FINANCE OFFI
DE
Dean C•••
Director
ED
Ed M•••••
Director
GE
George H••••• I••
Director
LA
Larry M•••••
Director
LA
Laurel S•••••••••
Director
LY
Lynne P•••••
Director
RE
Rex S••••
Director
RI
Richard B••••••
Director
RO
Robert F W••••
Director
TA
Tamara J••••
Director
TI
Timothy T•••••••
VICE CHAIR
TO
Tom B•••••••••
Director
TO
Tom C•••••
CHAIRMAN
TR
Tracy O••••••
PUBLISHER/SE
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Adirondack Explorer Inc This page 89 $1.5 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Adirondack Explorer Inc

What is Adirondack Explorer Inc?
Adirondack Explorer Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saranac Lake, United States. Adirondack Explorer is a news organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of the Adirondacks region in Northern New York State.
When was Adirondack Explorer Inc founded?
Adirondack Explorer Inc was founded in 1995.
Who leads Adirondack Explorer Inc?
Tom Curley serves as Chairman.
Where is Adirondack Explorer Inc located?
Headquartered in Saranac Lake, United States.
What is Adirondack Explorer Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Adirondack Explorer Inc trustworthy?
Adirondack Explorer Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Adirondack Explorer Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141781617.
What is Adirondack Explorer Inc's website?
http://www.adirondackexplorer.org