Lakes Environment Association is located in Bridgton, ME. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lakes Environment Association employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakes Environment Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lakes Environment Association generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENTIFIC TESTING AND EDUCATION TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE HIGH WATER QUALITY AND THE TRADITIONAL CHARACTER OF MAINES LAKES, WATERSHEDS AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDES WATER QUALITY PROTECTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF SIX TOWNS IN COOPERATION WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Colin Holme Exec Director | Officer | 45 | $84,400 |
Karen Harding Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mark Priola Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Tarbell Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lydia Landesberg President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Len Rudin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $384,693 |
Fundraising events | $1,250 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $315,675 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $319,762 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,021,380 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,106 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,565 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,028,051 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,466 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,420 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $346,671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,874 |
Other employee benefits | $55,100 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,875 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $75,234 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,118 |
Travel | $5,041 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,747 |
Insurance | $21,408 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,046,003 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,312 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $152,888 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $785,551 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,911,497 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,075,248 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,784 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,784 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,825,726 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,238,738 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,075,248 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lakes Environment Association has awarded $310,563 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Belgrade Lakes, ME PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $49,114 |
FRIENDS OF THE COBBOSSEE WATER PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $48,284 |
North Waterboro, ME PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $34,836 |
Oakland, ME PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $28,768 |
RAYMOND WATERWAYS PROTECT ASSN PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $27,491 |
THOMPSON LAKE ENVIRONMENT ASSN PURPOSE: DEP MILFOIL | $19,631 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lakes Environment Association has recieved totaling $77,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Trust Ud W Bingham Ii 207751 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $75,000 |
Cmh Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
Ferland Family Foundation Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND EDUCATION OF MAINE LAKES, WATERSHEDS, AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Defend Our Health Portland, ME | $3,150,022 | $3,436,530 |
Lakes Environment Association Bridgton, ME | $4,075,248 | $1,028,051 |
American Ground Water Trust Concord, NH | $27,505 | $289,619 |
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Assoc Concord, NH | $59,022 | $0 |
Friends Of Big Island Pond Hampstead, NH | $844,954 | $234,418 |