Lincoln County Television
Lctv is a pbg (public, education and government access) tv station established in 1991.
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Serving the communities of Midcoast Maine
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Mission
Lctv is a pbg (public, education and government access) tv station established in 1991.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lincoln County Television with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLincoln County Television is a registered nonprofit based in Newcastle, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 010471814. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $255K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lincoln County Television's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010471814. 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.
Lincoln County Television has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Lincoln County Television is located in Newcastle, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lincoln County Television has $255K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Lincoln County Television. 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, Lincoln County Television 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Yes, donations to Lincoln County Television are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lincoln County Television is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010471814, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LINCOLN COUNTY TELEVISION 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 (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 41 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 · 1991
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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 Lincoln County Television
- What is Lincoln County Television?
- Lincoln County Television is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newcastle, United States. Serving the communities of Midcoast Maine
- When was Lincoln County Television founded?
- Lincoln County Television was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Lincoln County Television?
- Larry Sidelinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Lincoln County Television located?
- Headquartered in Newcastle, ME, United States.
- What is Lincoln County Television's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lincoln County Television trustworthy?
- Lincoln County Television has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Lincoln County Television's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010471814.
- What is Lincoln County Television's website?
- http://lctv.org