Clean Lakes Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 04/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-3917243
Organization Overview
Clean Lakes Alliance Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Lakes Alliance Inc 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 12/2023, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $537,782. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CHAMPION OUR LAKES AND WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EDUCATION PROGRAMMING - WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT IS A VITAL PART OF PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CLA'S VISION THAT EVERYONE REALIZES THAT THE LAKES ARE THE CENTER OF OUR COMMUNITY. THERE ARE DIVERSE PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE LAKE EFFORTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY. THE IDEA IS THAT ISSUE-LITERACY LEADS TO OWNERSHIP, OWNERSHIP LEADS TO CARING, AND CARING LEADS TO PROGRESS. THE CLA WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FROZEN ASSETS FESTIVAL, YAHARA LAKES 101, LAKE EXPLORER CAMP, RENEW THE BLUE VOLUNTEER DAYS, YAHARA WATERSHED ACADEMY, LUNCH-N-LEARN COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, MENDOTA FREEZE CONTEST, REIMAGINE WARNER BEACH DESIGN CONTEST, RAKE FOR THE LAKE CAMPAIGN, MY FAVORITE LAKE YOUTH ART COMPETITION, FARM TOURS, COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, BIKE RIDE, CLEAN BOATS CLEAN WATERS, CLEAN LAKES 101 SCIENCE CAFES, VOLUNTEER DAYS, STATE OF THE LAKES REPORTING, LOOP THE LAKE BIKE RIDE, AND CITIZEN WATER QUALITY MONITORING. THESE EFFORTS HELP IMPROVE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE YAHARA LAKES, THEREBY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND HELP MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF OUR WATERS.
WATERSHED PROGRAMMING - WATERSHED RESTORATION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF CLA, HELPING TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF 50% PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION BY 2025. THE PROGRAMS HAVE INCLUDED YAHARA PRIDE FARMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CLEAR LAKES GRANTS, STATE OF THE LAKES PROGRESS REPORTING, YAHARA CLEAN PROJECT COLLABORATIONS, DEMONSTRATION PILOTS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. ON THE GROUND, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE THE FRAMEWORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR WATERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Nedelcoff Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Wrycha Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hollie Kemmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sopen Shah Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pam Christenson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Rieger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $11,395 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $590,418 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $14,035 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $787,939 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,146 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,403,787 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,232 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$168,871 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,277,106 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $42,104 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,431 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,985 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $623,485 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,675 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,163 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,653 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,353 |
| Office expenses | $60,428 |
| Information technology | $45,637 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,250 |
| Travel | $21,618 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71,387 |
| Interest | $427 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,696 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,366,112 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $514,372 |
| 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 | $22,238 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $71,621 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $42,508 |
| Total assets | $1,058,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,057 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,000 |
| 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 | $82,763 |
| Total liabilities | $132,820 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $300,734 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $624,957 |
| 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 | $1,058,511 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc has awarded $69,002 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DANE COUNTY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: PHEASANT BRANCH SEED GRANT YEAR 2 OF 4 | $25,000 |
WISCONSIN EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESILIANT LANDSCAPES EXECUTIVE GRANT | $5,825 |
SMITHGROUP INC PURPOSE: YAHARA CLEAN COMPACT FACILITATION | $18,177 |
MADISON PARKS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FRIENDS OF NOLEN DRIVE WATERFRONT PROJECT & KNOW PROGRAM FISHING GRANT | $20,000 |