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Environment Osakis, MN EIN: 912038728 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Osakis Lake Association Inc

Ais management/monitoring for 840 property owners. Bog removal for 50 property owners since 2016.

Founded
Headquarters
Osakis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Osakis Lake Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1977, it predates 83% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Osakis Lake Association Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Osakis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 912038728. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $190K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Osakis Lake Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 912038728. 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.

Osakis Lake Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Osakis Lake Association Inc is located in Osakis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Osakis Lake Association Inc has $190K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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.

Osakis Lake 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 $190K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Osakis Lake Association 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Osakis Lake 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). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Ais management/monitoring for 840 property owners. Bog removal for 50 property owners since 2016. Osakis Lake Association Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $190K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Osakis Lake Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 912038728, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Bruce M•••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Osakis City Council: Park Osagi project paused, crosswalk signage in place - Alexandria Echo Press
Apr 2026
www.echopress.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Commentary: Lake Improvement District shouldn't be formed on Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
Apr 2024
www.echopress.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Osakis Lake Association seeks board members, volunteers - Alexandria Echo Press
Feb 2021
www.echopress.com
Lake Osakis/Alexandria area Fishing Report – January 19, 2021 – Video - Outdoor News
Jan 2021
www.outdoornews.com
Mystery sludge rings Miller Bay on Lake Osakis and residents aren't happy - Park Rapids Enterprise
Dec 2020
www.parkrapidsenterprise.com
Senior spotlight: Big group had big expectations for Osakis boys - Alexandria Echo Press
May 2020
www.echopress.com
Zebra mussels invade Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
Jul 2016
www.echopress.com
Bog vs. the residents of Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
Jun 2014
www.echopress.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1977
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Osakis Lake Association Inc

What is Osakis Lake Association Inc?
Osakis Lake Association Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Osakis, United States. Ais management/monitoring for 840 property owners. Bog removal for 50 property owners since 2016.
When was Osakis Lake Association Inc founded?
Osakis Lake Association Inc was founded in 1977.
Who leads Osakis Lake Association Inc?
Bruce Magnus serves as President.
Where is Osakis Lake Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Osakis, MN, United States.
What is Osakis Lake Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Osakis Lake Association Inc trustworthy?
Osakis Lake Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Osakis Lake Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 912038728.
What is Osakis Lake Association Inc's website?
http://osakislakeassociation.org