Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc
To encourage the appropriate protection, development, and management of the lackawanna river and its watershed area.
Lackawanna River Conservation
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Visit www.lrca.orgAbout Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc
Conservation and clean up of the lackawanna river and its watershed area, restoration of fish and wildlife, promotion of the lackawanna heritage trail and lad use review education and public outreach regarding the lackawanna river and its watershed, promoting river saftey, encouraging recreational use of the river and economic development benefitting the river corridor
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Mission
To encourage the appropriate protection, development, and management of the lackawanna river and its watershed area.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar's profile for Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLackawanna River Conservation Association Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Scranton, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 232493609. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $142K in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232493609. 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.
Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc is located in Scranton, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc has $142K in annual revenue. 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.
Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc 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 $142K in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc 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). 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.
Conservation and clean up of the lackawanna river and its watershed area, restoration of fish and wildlife, promotion of the lackawanna heritage trail and lad use review education and public outreach regarding the lackawanna river and its watershed, promoting river saftey, encouraging recreational use of the river and economic development benefitting the river corridor Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $142K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232493609, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LACKAWANNA RIVER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Picture This: Shiverfest on the Lackawanna River - DiscoverNEPA
Bernie McGurl of Lackawanna River Conservation Association -- Why NEPA? - DiscoverNEPA
Artists' Conversation March 28 To Celebrate Lackawanna River, Watershed - University of Scranton
Microplastic pollution identified in Lackawanna River, 52 other Pennsylvania waterways - Scranton Times-Tribune
State recognizes Lackawanna as River of the Year - WNEP
Pennsylvania 2020 River of the Year is Lackawanna River - PennLive
Lackawanna River Named State River of the Year - WNEP
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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 - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 60 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc
- What is Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc?
- Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Scranton, United States. Conservation and clean up of the lackawanna river and its watershed area, restoration of fish and wildlife, promotion of the lackawanna heritage trail and lad use review education and public outreach regarding the lackawanna river and its watershed, promoting river saftey, encouraging recreational use of the river and economic development benefitting the river corridor
- When was Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc founded?
- Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc?
- Hurlow Rowlands serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Scranton, PA, United States.
- What is Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc trustworthy?
- Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 232493609.
- What is Lackawanna River Conservation Association Inc's website?
- http://www.lrca.org