Torch Lake Protection Alliance
Protect the natural resources of torch lake and it's watershed.
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Protect the natural resources of torch lake by providing sanitation and trash services over a major holiday weekend. Assist in providing enforcement of riparian rights and general public safety during a major holiday weekend. Provide education, newsletters and programs that will bring awareness of environmental issues in and around the lake.this includes access to an informational website. These educational programs and materials are provided to more than 560 households around the lake. Preserve the natural resources of torch lake through investigation and research on various environmental issues, including, but not limited to, erosion sites, changes in algae growth, septic system concerns, shoreline mngmt and water quality.
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Mission
Protect the natural resources of torch lake and it's watershed.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Torch Lake Protection Alliance has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - 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 charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyTorch Lake Protection Alliance is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bellaire, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 383383379. 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 $264K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Torch Lake Protection Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383383379. 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.
Torch Lake Protection Alliance 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. The charity allocates 81% 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.
Torch Lake Protection Alliance is located in Bellaire, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Torch Lake Protection Alliance has $264K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% 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.
Torch Lake Protection Alliance 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 $264K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Torch Lake Protection Alliance. 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, Torch Lake Protection Alliance 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 81% 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.
Protect the natural resources of torch lake by providing sanitation and trash services over a major holiday weekend. Assist in providing enforcement of riparian rights and general public safety during a major holiday weekend. Provide education, newsletters and programs that will bring awareness of environmental issues in and around the lake.this includes access to an informational website. These educational programs and materials are provided to more than 560 households around the lake. Preserve the natural resources of torch lake through investigation and research on various environmental issues, including, but not limited to, erosion sites, changes in algae growth, septic system concerns, shoreline mngmt and water quality. Torch Lake Protection Alliance is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $264K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Torch Lake Protection Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Torch Lake Protection Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383383379, 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
6 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.
TORCH LAKE PROTECTION ALLIANCE 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
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 53 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 · 1994
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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 Torch Lake Protection Alliance
- What is Torch Lake Protection Alliance?
- Torch Lake Protection Alliance is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bellaire, United States. Protect the natural resources of torch lake by providing sanitation and trash services over a major holiday weekend. Assist in providing enforcement of riparian rights and general public safety during a major holiday weekend. Provide education, newsletters and programs that will bring awareness of environmental issues in and around the lake.this includes access to an informational website. These educational programs and materials are provided to more than 560 households around the lake. Preserve the natural resources of torch lake through investigation and research on various environmental issues, including, but not limited to, erosion sites, changes in algae growth, septic system concerns, shoreline mngmt and water quality.
- When was Torch Lake Protection Alliance founded?
- Torch Lake Protection Alliance was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Torch Lake Protection Alliance?
- Mark Jasonowicz serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Torch Lake Protection Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Bellaire, MI, United States.
- What is Torch Lake Protection Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Torch Lake Protection Alliance trustworthy?
- Torch Lake Protection Alliance 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 Torch Lake Protection Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383383379.
- What is Torch Lake Protection Alliance's website?
- http://torchlakeprotectionalliance.org