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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Geneva, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C012
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

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

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: 63%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.63
Program$0.63

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Seneca 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
63% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, 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
3

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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William R••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Seneca Lake level remains very high - observer-review.com
May 2026
www.observer-review.com
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association ramps up efforts with Seneca Lake water levels - Finger Lakes Times
May 2026
www.fltimes.com
Seneca Lake water levels reach highest point since 2021, causing further damage to docks and shoreline property - WHEC.c
May 2026
www.whec.com
Seneca Lake nears minor flood stage as damage reports grow - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Seneca Lake group marks May with water stewardship events, pledge drive - Finger Lakes Daily News
May 2026
www.fingerlakesdailynews.com
Seneca Lake homeowners say water levels higher than ever as erosion damages property, threatens docks - WHEC.com
Apr 2026
www.whec.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Cornell AgriTech hops featured in Seneca Lake summer beer - Cornell Chronicle
Jul 2025
news.cornell.edu
Debolt Takes Over as Director of Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association - Finger Lakes Daily News
Jun 2025
www.fingerlakesdailynews.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Seneca Lake breweries team up to aid Pure Waters Association - Finger Lakes Times
Jun 2024
www.fltimes.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Names New Director - Finger Lakes Daily News
Nov 2023
www.fingerlakesdailynews.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 83 officers on file
  • 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 · 1991
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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