Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association
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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.
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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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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US donations are tax-deductible. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.
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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Joint first of 30,143 environment charities in the United States on integrity score
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association
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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $345K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has $345K in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for environment charities in United States. Administrative costs account for 32% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 18%. 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 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.
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 $345K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
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 is located in Geneva, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $345K is below the peer average of $2M.
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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 an 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 2026 is $344,615. 50% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association trustworthy?
- Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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
- Are donations to Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association tax-deductible?
- Yes. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.