East Shore Schroon Lake Association, operating under the name Essla, is located in Adirondack, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B30) the organization is classified as: Vocational & Technical Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Essla 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, Essla generated $35.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $23.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND CLEANLINESS OF THE SCHROON LAKE AND RIVER FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO EDUCATE THE SURROUNDING PUBLIC ABOUT INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THIS CAUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHROON LAKE WATER TESTED. MANAGED A SCOUTING PROGRAM TO DISCOVER AREAS OF EURASIAN MILFOIL AND CURLY LEAF POND WEED FOR REMOVAL. TESTED SCHROON LAKE'S WATER QUALITY SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE YEAR IN COORDINATION WITH THE CSLAP PROGRAM.
STEWARD PROGRAM: FROM MAY 1, 2023 TO OCTOBER 10, 2023, THE EAST SHORE SCHROON LAKE ASSOCIATION MANAGED A WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATION AT A STATE OWNED BOAT LAUNCH WITH THE JOB OF INSPECTING ALL WATERCRAFT ENTERING AND EXITING THE SOUTH END OF SCHROON LAKE FOR INVASIVE SPECIES SUCH AS EURASIAN MILFOIL, CURLY LEAF POND WEED, ZEBRA MUSSELS, WATER CHESTNUT, AND ASIAN CLAMS. BOATS ARE CLEANED AS DEEMED NECESSARY. OUR STATION IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST AIS INSPECTION STATIONS OF ALL WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS IN THE ADIRONDACK PARK AS VERIFIED BY THE ADIRONDACK WATERSHED INSTITUTE AT PAUL SMITHS COLLEGE.
MEMBER EDUCATION: A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS EDUCATION PROVIDED TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND VISITORS TO THE GREATER SCHROON LAKE AREA. EDUCATION COMPRISES AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER (VOTED ONE OF THE BEST NEWSLETTERS BY THE NEW YORK STATE FEDERATION OF LAKE ASSOCIATIONS), EMAIL BLASTS TO MEMBERS (MINIPEARLS), EDUCATIONAL MAPS OF THE LAKE, INFORMATION BOOTHS AT TRADE SHOWS AND LOCAL EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEER AND MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON CURRENT ISSUES AND TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO PRESERVE SCHROON LAKE AS A RECREATIONAL RESOURCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Ehler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Degiovine Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Everett Mcneill Environmental Committee Chairman/director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
John Greening Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Molino Membership Chairwoman/director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Lauricella Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,723 |
Fundraising events | $3,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,240 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,683 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $35,923 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $6,578 |
Information technology | $3,232 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,303 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $23,131 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,208 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,200 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $91,408 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $91,408 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $91,408 |