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Lake 100 Inc

Committed to advancing economic development in Lake County.

Community Development Eustis, FL EIN 812118399 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Lake 100 Inc

Advancing economic development in lake county by providing education, guidance and leadership.

Founded
Headquarters
Eustis, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Committed to advancing economic development in Lake County.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S30

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($144,372)
100% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lake 100 Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Eustis, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 812118399. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $204K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lake 100 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. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Lake 100 Inc is located in Eustis, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lake 100 Inc has $204K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lake 100 Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $204K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lake 100 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.

Lake 100 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. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. Visit the Lake 100 Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Advancing economic development in lake county by providing education, guidance and leadership. Lake 100 Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Lake 100 Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $204K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lake 100 Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lake 100 Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812118399, 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
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LO
Lou Buigas
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amelia S••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bret J••••
PRESIDENT
BR
Brett J••••
PRESIDENT
BU
Bud B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James N•••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JI
Jimmy N••••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KA
Kasey K•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LO
Lou B•••••
Treasurer
RI
Richard L••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Roy C C••••• J•
TREASURER
WA
Wayne B•••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Green Lake 100 Metric Century ride set for June 7 - Oshkosh Northwestern
May 2026
www.thenorthwestern.com
This transportation team is built to handle the Cariboo - 100 Mile Free Press
Apr 2026
100milefreepress.net
Long Lake races cap New England snowmobile series - Bangor Daily News
Mar 2026
www.bangordailynews.com
Long Lake 100 closes out New England Cross Country Racing season in Sinclair - WAGM
Mar 2026
www.wagmtv.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall - Los Angeles Times
Dec 2025
www.latimes.com
Sprint Finish Thrills as Riders Shine at the 2025 Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge - Sportzhub
Nov 2025
www.sportzhub.com
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees - Office of Governor Ro
Oct 2025
www.flgov.com
This might be the best time in Upstate NY to see stunning fall foliage in 2025 - NewYorkUpstate.com
Oct 2025
www.newyorkupstate.com
Longtime Random Lake printing company laying off over 100 employees amid expected closure - The Sheboygan Press
Sep 2025
www.sheboyganpress.com
Closing the gaps | Big plans afoot for linking central and north central Florida trails - Leesburg Daily Commercial
Sep 2025
www.dailycommercial.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lake 100 Inc This page 89 $204,033 100%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%
Dad Guild Inc 90 $382,891 97%

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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

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

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Quick facts about Lake 100 Inc

What is Lake 100 Inc?
Lake 100 Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eustis, United States. Advancing economic development in lake county by providing education, guidance and leadership.
When was Lake 100 Inc founded?
Lake 100 Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Lake 100 Inc?
Lou Buigas serves as Treasurer.
Where is Lake 100 Inc located?
Headquartered in Eustis, United States.
What is Lake 100 Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lake 100 Inc trustworthy?
Lake 100 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 Lake 100 Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812118399.
What is Lake 100 Inc's website?
http://www.lake100.com