Nonprofit · EIN 02-6012747
SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HOLDERNESS, NH 03245
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,149,583 | $734,578 | $415,005 | $19,756,810 | $52,523 | $19,704,287 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,455,271 | $2,274,212 | -$818,941 | $18,500,656 | $54,807 | $18,445,849 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,175,521 | $578,426 | $2,597,095 | $18,799,640 | $59,012 | $18,740,628 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $963,035
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $184,495
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,199
- Other revenue
- $2,053
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $145,223
- Other salaries and wages
- $293,330
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $512,617
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,162
- Occupancy
- $7,500
- Depreciation
- $4,495
- Program services (functional)
- $496,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,629
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,471
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,500,656
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,756,810
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,523
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,704,287
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,995,105
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,275,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,425,247
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,279,040
- Gross receipts
- $1,155,066
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 241
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- NH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN KRAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,223 | $5,908 |
| GEORGIA D SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WEYMOUTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN CARMICHAEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE BEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COOLIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY WHITCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL NESHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMILLE PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON STEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWEENY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER LAROCHELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Jan - Sept Officer | 40 | $114,538 | $5,977 |
| LAUREN KRAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sept - Dec Officer | 40 | $49,628 | $0 |
| GEORGIA D SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GRANT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WEYMOUTH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN CARMICHAEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE BEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COOLIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GUTCHESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM NESHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON STEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY WHITCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER LAROCHELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,572 | $15,400 |
| CHRIS GRANT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WINTHROP BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GROSS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIE SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARTIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN CARMICHAEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE BEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY COOLIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GUTCHESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM NESHEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON STEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM SIMONDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WEYMOUTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY WHITCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 696, HOLDERNESS, NH 03245-0696
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GEORGIA D SMITH, PRESIDENT, CENTER HARBOR, NH 03226
- Signed the 990
- GEORGIA D SMITH, President
- Phone
- (603) 968-7900
- Website
- foreversquam.org
- Return prepared by
- Rowley & Associates PC
Mission
OVERRIDE
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SLCS PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE LANDS AND WATERS OF THE SQUAM LAKES REGION AND INSPIRE INFORMED, ACTIVE STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $119,687
- LAND CONSERVATION SLCS ACQUIRES LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT THE LANDS, WATERS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, NATURAL BEAUTY, AND COMMUNITY VALUES OF THE SQUAM LAKES REGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.Expenses $178,885
- STEWARDSHIP SLCS CARES FOR CONSERVED LANDS AND UPHOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH ONGOING MONITORING, LANDOWNER ENGAGEMENT, ACTIVE LAND MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSE TO ENCROACHMENTS OR OTHER VIOLATIONS, ENSURING THAT CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PROTECTED IN PERPETUITYExpenses $197,906
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-6012747
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,756,810
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,155,066
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,149,583 | $734,578 | $19,756,810 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,455,271 | $2,274,212 | $18,500,656 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,175,521 | $578,426 | $18,799,640 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,355,702 | $3,183,713 | $15,714,805 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-6012747).
Questions about SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY is 02-6012747.
- Is SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GEORGIA D SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,223 (LAUREN KRAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SQUAM LAKES CONSERVATION SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,149,583, expenses of $734,578 and total assets of $19,756,810 at year end.
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