Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association
Organizations primary exempt purpose - to promote the understanding, preservation and improvement of the water quality, natural habitat and general environmental conditions of seneca lake and its watershed …
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Seneca lake pure waters association provides information and education regarding seneca lake water quality to 800+ members. See schedule o, part iii, line 28 for description.
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Mission
Organizations primary exempt purpose - to promote the understanding, preservation and improvement of the water quality, natural habitat and general environmental conditions of seneca lake and its watershed by sponsoring or undertaking scientific research, by collecting, preserving, publishing and disseminating information concerning seneca lake and its watershed and by encouraging and supporting the enforcement of laws and regulations and patterns of development and technology aimed at preserving and enhancing the water quality of the lake. Part iii, ln 28: seneca lake pure waters association provides information and education regarding seneca lake water quality to 800+ members through newsletters, website, seminars and annual meeting. Additionally, seneca lake pure waters association provides technical and financial assistance to property owners and municipalities; research and direct protection partnerships and programs; public education programs; and public policy advocacy all with
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologySeneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a registered environment nonprofit based in Geneva, NY, 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 161382594. 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 $260K in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161382594. 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.
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is located in Geneva, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has $260K in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association 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 $260K in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association. 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, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Seneca lake pure waters association provides information and education regarding seneca lake water quality to 800+ members. See schedule o, part iii, line 28 for description. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $260K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161382594, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
SENECA LAKE PURE WATERS ASSOCIATION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Seneca Lake level remains very high - observer-review.com
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association ramps up efforts with Seneca Lake water levels - Finger Lakes Times
Seneca Lake water levels reach highest point since 2021, causing further damage to docks and shoreline property - WHEC.com
Seneca Lake nears minor flood stage as damage reports grow - MSN
Seneca Lake group marks May with water stewardship events, pledge drive - Finger Lakes Daily News
Seneca Lake homeowners say water levels higher than ever as erosion damages property, threatens docks - WHEC.com
Cornell AgriTech hops featured in Seneca Lake summer beer - Cornell Chronicle
Debolt Takes Over as Director of Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association - Finger Lakes Daily News
Seneca Lake breweries team up to aid Pure Waters Association - Finger Lakes Times
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Names New Director - Finger Lakes Daily News
Activity timeline
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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 - 83 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 83 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 Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association
- What is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association?
- Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Geneva, United States. Seneca lake pure waters association provides information and education regarding seneca lake water quality to 800+ members. See schedule o, part iii, line 28 for description.
- When was Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association founded?
- Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association?
- William Roege serves as President.
- Where is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association located?
- Headquartered in Geneva, NY, United States.
- What is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association trustworthy?
- Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association 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 Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 161382594.
- What is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association's website?
- http://senecalake.org