Mountain Lake Community Service Inc is located in Lake Wales, FL. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (T40) the organization is classified as: Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Lake Community Service 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 09/2023, Mountain Lake Community Service Inc generated $243.2k 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 (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.2k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Mountain Lake Community Service Inc has awarded 90 individual grants totaling $1,843,282. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES BY MAKING GRANTS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY MAY CARRY OUT THEIR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDING OF PROGRAMS AT LAKE WALES CARE CENTER. THE CARE CENTER SPENT $31,426 ON EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR 75 FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN LAKE WALES AND WHO ARE REQUIRED TO MEET WITH A CASE MANAGER WEEKLY. FUNDS WERE SPEND ON VARIOUS NEEDS FROM MORTGAGE RELIEF OR RENT, UTILITIES, FUEL, LODGING AND TRAVEL AID, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND PRESCRIPTIONS, STORE VOUCHERS TO THE THRIFT CENTER AND FOOD BOXES FROM THE CARE CENTER PANTRY. ALSO, $22896 WAS GRANTED TO SPONSOR 3 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS FOR LAKE WALES RESIDENTS. THE RESIDENTS ALSO WORK WITH CASE MANAGERS WEEKLY WHILE RECEIVING SAFE SHELTER AS THEY WORK THROUGH A STRUCTURED PLAN TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET.
FUNDS WERE GRANTED TO THE LAKE WALES CHARTER SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR TWO PURPOSES. $23560 WAS GRANTED TO SENT 8 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT BOK ACADEMY NORTH TO EMORY UNIVERSITY NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM - EXPLORE STEM. ALSO $9915 WAS GRANTED TO BOK ACADEMY SOUTH TO PURCHASE A BOOK VENDING MACHINE IN SUPPORT OF A PROGRAM TO INCREASE READING IN THE SCHOOL AND AT HOME.
FUNDS WERE GRANTED 17 ADDITIONAL CHARITIES SERVING RESIDENTS OF LAKE WALES IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION, THE ARTS, PROGRAMS FOR DISABLED, THE HISTORY MUSEUM, AND CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynn C Haffner President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Nancy Hoyt Secretary And Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Malmgren Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susie Mcintosh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Malo Harrison Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Margo Dana Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,275 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $215,639 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $224,914 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,298 |
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 | $243,212 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $332,566 |
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 | $1,665 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $334,231 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,693 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $315,838 |
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 | $391,531 |
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 | $391,531 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $391,531 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mountain Lake Community Service Inc has awarded $313,266 in support to 15 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MINISTRY INC PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $21,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF POLK COUNTY PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $30,000 |
GREEN AND GOLD FOUNDATION OF LAKE WALES INC PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $15,000 |
IDOLS ASIDE MINISTRIES INC PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $10,500 |
LAKE WALES ARTS COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $25,000 |
LAKE WALES CARE CENTER INC PURPOSE: Support of local 501c3 charitable programs | $54,321 |