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Ais management/monitoring for 840 property owners. Bog removal for 50 property owners since 2016.
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyOsakis 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.
Filing history
4 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.
OSAKIS LAKE 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Osakis City Council: Park Osagi project paused, crosswalk signage in place - Alexandria Echo Press
Commentary: Lake Improvement District shouldn't be formed on Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
Osakis Lake Association seeks board members, volunteers - Alexandria Echo Press
Lake Osakis/Alexandria area Fishing Report – January 19, 2021 – Video - Outdoor News
Mystery sludge rings Miller Bay on Lake Osakis and residents aren't happy - Park Rapids Enterprise
Senior spotlight: Big group had big expectations for Osakis boys - Alexandria Echo Press
Zebra mussels invade Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
Bog vs. the residents of Lake Osakis - Alexandria Echo Press
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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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 21 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 · 1977
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Programs & activitiesNo 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