2026-09-15T05:04:09-07:00 2025-12-31 820858504 WHITTEMORE DOWEN & RICCIARDELLI LLP 333 AVIATION RD BLDG B QUEENSBURY NY 12804 990 2025-01-01 146000565 The Lake George Association Inc LAKE 5186689700 PO Box 408 Lake George NY 12845 Bill Creighton Treasurer 5186689700 2026-09-15 true Paul L Dowen CPA P00294867 5187920918 2025 Bill Creighton 6273814 false X www.lakegeorgeassociation.org X 1885 NY Dedicated to the enduring protection of Lake George water quality, achieved through science-guided action, education, advocacy and productive partnerships. 21 21 23 154 0 3730496 3928432 23845 21559 695499 1242256 -36952 -72819 4412888 5119428 656720 767992 0 1171412 1504035 0 531527 1577068 1056852 3405200 3328879 1007688 1790549 22449705 26403380 314341 240056 22135364 26163324 Dedicated to the enduring protection of Lake George water quality, achieved through science-guided action, education, advocacy and productive partnerships. false false 1694766 767992 Lake Science and Solutions:Through individual stream sampling, Lake-wide monitoring programs, data-gathering computers, and data modeling and visual simulations, the Lake George Association staff and its science partners, including the Jefferson Project, are probing into Lake George's chemistry, biology, and atmospheric conditions to understand, anticipate and respond to the unprecedented and escalating pressures of nutrient loading, invasive species, excessive road salt use and global climate change. The Lake George Association provides technical and financial assistance to property owners and municipalities; direct protection programs through an array of public-private partnerships focused on invasive species prevention and treatment, road salt reduction, wastewater and stormwater improvements; and public policy advocacy, all with the goal of protecting Lake George's water quality. This includes monitoring and improving development and protection practices around Lake George to ensure that State and local laws are followed during the environmental regulatory review process. 657382 Education for Action: The Lake George Association's education programming translates basic science and research advances in fields related to freshwater protection into compelling digital and experiential learning programs that connect across three broad constituent groups: professionals and legislators; residential and commercial property owners; and the public (i.e., schoolchildren, teachers, and visitors). The programs provide knowledge and skills that drive actionable outcomes to protect the water quality of Lake George, establishing a model for education designed to inform and engage the diverse constituency required for measurable results and sustaining progress. 2352148 true true false true false false true false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 22 0 false 23 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X Bridget Buckley 5186689700 PO Box 408 Lake George NY 12845 Brendan Wiltse PhD Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 222532 0 20912 Christopher Navitsky LG Waterkeeper 42.00 0.00 150892 0 31040 Tyra MacGuffie Dir of Development 41.00 0.00 131787 0 30085 Monika LaPlante Managing Prgm Dir 41.00 0.00 106779 0 13132 Ed Linekin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Tierney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Siplon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 James N Casaccio Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Crew Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ginger Henry Kuenzel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sally A Thurston Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Peter Menzies Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith E Ferguson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis J O'Connor Esq Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Bailey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth B Parlin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lucinda H Bhavsar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William Creighton Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 George R Hearst Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Blair L Keller Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John E Kelly III Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 George S Morris Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Schadler Feist Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas West Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 I Robert Wolgin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 611990 95169 4 false true false AE Commercial Diving Inc PO Box 417 Manchester Center VT 05255 Milfoil Removal Services 119656 PC Sexton WIT Companies LLC 430 Franklin St 2nd Floor Schenectady NY 12305 Road Salt Reduction Consu 109000 2 628711 107629 3192092 585989 3928432 FLOATING CLASSROOM FEES 611600 21559 21559 21559 1079971 1079971 0 0 0 1138052 975767 162285 162285 162285 104927 628711 178619 -73692 -73692 0 0 Other income 900099 873 873 873 5119428 22432 1168564 691600 691600 76392 76392 0 0 450064 349790 44496 55778 0 858661 385973 175681 297007 29461 14202 4911 10348 63472 35869 1250 26353 102377 54187 21218 26972 0 10909 687 10222 40212 40212 0 0 49231 49231 10719 6854 1762 2103 31143 17166 1845 12132 12776 6969 3066 2741 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48797 29278 19519 45764 40459 2998 2307 Consulting 390541 336305 36273 17963 Construction contracts 119656 119656 Environmental study 70174 69999 175 Travel, meals and conferences 68985 34292 16574 18119 157945 82470 15771 59704 3328879 2352148 445204 531527 250 175 372325 612115 708362 784606 214193 95118 0 0 0 0 23047 70371 1395568 803664 579055 591904 19094457 22794393 0 0 0 1458016 1454698 22449705 26403380 210106 200531 104235 39525 314341 240056 X 22103118 26016078 32246 147246 22135364 26163324 22449705 26403380 1790549 2231611 5800 X false true X true false X 2639354 3195412 3421867 3872948 3934232 17063813 0 0 2639354 3195412 3421867 3872948 3934232 17063813 3030126 14033687 215977 412608 502341 691278 1079971 2902175 0 415 37 12566 140 13158 19979146 82573 0.70240 0.72180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true true 118 true 233 true 732 false true 779 false false 1862 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description Four employees were engaged in lobbying activities related to New York Assembly Bill 4481A and New York Senate Bill 6976a aiming to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of road salt and protect drinking water and fresh water ecosystems across the state.Activities included design of social media graphics and HTML e-mails, attending press events, designing website advocacy forms and meeting with members of the New York State Assembly and Senate and their staff members. Part IV - Additional Information X X 1 12 1 true 22 2504 false 63182 63182 695941 285966 409975 34553 20718 13835 494679 430378 64301 107213 66602 40611 591904 Land held for conservation 1451828 Operating lease ROU assets 2870 1454698 Operating Lease Payable 2870 Refundable advance 36655 39525 X 5119428 5119428 5119428 3328879 3328879 3328879 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION REPRESENTS TWO-THIRDs INTEREST IN THE WEST BROOK EASEMENT PLUS ATTORNEY FEES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE. Part X : FIN48 Footnote In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Association accounts for uncertainty in income taxes by recognizing tax positions in the financial statements when it is more-likely-than-not the positions will be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. As of December 31, 2025, the Association believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken on its tax returns and, therefore, believes that it has no uncertain tax positions that would have a material impact on the financial statements. As of December 31, 2025, the tax years that remain subject to examination by taxing authorities begin with 2022. false Summer Gala 733638 628711 104927 101949 47908 1924 14425 12413 733638 628711 104927 101949 47908 1924 14425 12413 178619 -73692 true Lake George Park Commission 75 Fort George Rd PO Box 749 Lake George NY 12845 146013200 NYS Agency 79000 0 Boat inspection program Rensselaer Polytechnic Instit 110 8th St Troy NY 12180 141340095 501(c)(3) 500000 0 The Jefferson Project Town of Dresden 1 Lillians Way Clemons NY 12819 146002161 Government Agency 40000 0 Engineering Planning Grant Town of Lake George 20 Old Post Rd Lake George NY 12845 146002101 Government Agency 7000 0 Rain garden and educational sign Village of Lake George PO Box 791 Lake George NY 12845 146000565 Government Agency 50000 0 Engineering design septage facility Warren County Soil & Water 394 Schroon River Road Warrensburg NY 12285 141492060 Government Agency 13100 0 Conservation assistance 6 0 Waste Water Grants 11 76392 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Assistance to the organizations listed in this schedule are pursuant to contracts that further the charitable purpose of the Lake George Association. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Brendan Wiltse PhD Executive Dir. 222532 15201 5711 243444 Christopher Navitsky LG Waterkeeper 150642 250 7808 23232 181932 Tyra MacGuffie Dir of Development 131537 250 6853 23232 161872 X 1000 FMV X 16 507811 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Members hold a non-voting status and are renewed upon receipt of an annual donation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITORS REPORT ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. The FORM 990 is presented to the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Treasurer, and Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Secretary annually reviews the signed Conflict of Interest disclosures from each member of the Board of Directors and key employees to ensure that they are current and that the directors are in compliance to the best of their knowledge. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES AN EVALUATION FROM THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS INCLUDES SALARY ADJUSTMENTS BASED UPON MERIT, COST OF LIVING, AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION. THE SALARY RANGE IS BASED UPON COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG OTHER AREA NONPROFITS, PRIVATE SECTOR, AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b ALL LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL SELF-EVALUATION AND A FORMAL EVALUATION BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS INCLUDES SALARY ADJUSTMENTS BASED UPON MERIT, COST OF LIVING, AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION. THE SALARY RANGE IS BASED UPON COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG OTHER AREA NONPROFITS, PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents such as By-Laws, Certificate of Incorporation, Annual Reports, and Form 990 are available upon request from the LGA office or through the NYS Attorney General Charities Bureau.