Indian Lake Watershed Project
The mission of the indian lake watershed project is to facilitate and promote actions that will improve water quality for the benefit of recreation, agriculture, wildlife, and other …
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The Indian Lake Watershed Project helps keep the water at Indian Lake in Ohio clean and safe for people who like there and people who visit. We monitor the lake regularly for anything that could cause a disruption of balance in the water.
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Mission
The mission of the indian lake watershed project is to facilitate and promote actions that will improve water quality for the benefit of recreation, agriculture, wildlife, and other uses if the indian lake watershed aquatic resources.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Indian Lake Watershed Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndian Lake Watershed Project is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bellefontaine, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 311580300. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $225K in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Indian Lake Watershed Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311580300. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Indian Lake Watershed Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Indian Lake Watershed Project is located in Bellefontaine, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Indian Lake Watershed Project has $225K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Indian Lake Watershed Project is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $225K in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Indian Lake Watershed Project. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Indian Lake Watershed Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Indian Lake Watershed Project helps keep the water at Indian Lake in Ohio clean and safe for people who like there and people who visit. We monitor the lake regularly for anything that could cause a disruption of balance in the water. Indian Lake Watershed Project is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $225K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Indian Lake Watershed Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Indian Lake Watershed Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311580300, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INDIAN LAKE WATERSHED PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 106 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Indian Lake Watershed Project
- What is Indian Lake Watershed Project?
- Indian Lake Watershed Project is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bellefontaine, United States. The Indian Lake Watershed Project helps keep the water at Indian Lake in Ohio clean and safe for people who like there and people who visit. We monitor the lake regularly for anything that could cause a disruption of balance in the water.
- When was Indian Lake Watershed Project founded?
- Indian Lake Watershed Project was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Indian Lake Watershed Project?
- Sharon Devault serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Indian Lake Watershed Project located?
- Headquartered in Bellefontaine, OH, United States.
- What is Indian Lake Watershed Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Indian Lake Watershed Project trustworthy?
- Indian Lake Watershed Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Indian Lake Watershed Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311580300.
- What is Indian Lake Watershed Project's website?
- http://indianlakewatershedproject.com