Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc
TO COORDINATE ACTIONS FOR PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE HEALTH OF OWASCO LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED TO ENSURE THAT OWASCO LAKE WILL SERVE AS A SOURCE OF PUBLIC DRINKING …
Owasco Lake Watershed Management
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Watershed Protection | Olwmc | United States
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Tax-exempt status revoked
This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2014 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
To coordinate actions for protecting and restoring the health of owasco lake and its watershed to ensure that owasco lake will serve as a source of public drinking water, a recreational asset, an economic driver, and an important natural resource for the wellbeing of watershed residents and those who benefit from its protection now and for future generations.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 73% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOwasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Auburn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 800721962. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $298K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 800721962. 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.
Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc is located in Auburn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 6073 West Lake Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc has $298K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council 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 $298K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council 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, Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council 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 82% 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.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $298K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 800721962, 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 (FY2023): 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.
OWASCO LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COUNCIL 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 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 2023 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
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Financial data · FY2023 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 · 2016
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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 Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc
- What is Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc?
- Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Auburn, United States. Watershed Protection | Olwmc | United States
- When was Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc founded?
- Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc?
- Ed Wagner serves as TOWN OF OWASCO.
- Where is Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc located?
- Headquartered in Auburn, NY, United States.
- What is Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc trustworthy?
- Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 800721962.
- What is Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council Inc's website?
- https://olwmc.org