Nonprofit · EIN 14-6000565
LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,119,428 | $3,328,879 | $1,790,549 | $26,403,380 | $240,056 | $26,163,324 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $4,412,888 | $3,405,200 | $1,007,688 | $22,449,705 | $314,341 | $22,135,364 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,779,824 | $3,648,389 | $131,435 | $20,331,008 | $550,263 | $19,780,745 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,928,432
- of which government grants
- $107,629
- Program service revenue
- $21,559
- Investment income
- $1,242,256
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $162,285
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$73,692
- Other revenue
- -$72,819
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $767,992
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $450,064
- Other salaries and wages
- $858,661
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,504,035
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,909
- Accounting fees
- $40,212
- Depreciation
- $48,797
- Program services (functional)
- $2,352,148
- Management and general (functional)
- $445,204
- Fundraising (functional)
- $531,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,449,705
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,403,380
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $240,056
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,163,324
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $591,904
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,794,393
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,016,078
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $147,246
- Gross receipts
- $6,273,814
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 154
- Year formed
- 1885
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Wiltse PhD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $222,532 | $20,912 |
| Christopher Navitsky | LG Waterkeeper | 42 | $150,892 | $31,040 |
| Tyra MacGuffie | Dir of Development | 41 | $131,787 | $30,085 |
| Monika LaPlante | Managing Prgm Dir | 41 | $106,779 | $13,132 |
| Ed Linekin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Tierney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Siplon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James N Casaccio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Crew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Henry Kuenzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally A Thurston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Menzies | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith E Ferguson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis J O'Connor Esq | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth B Parlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lucinda H Bhavsar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Creighton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| George R Hearst | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blair L Keller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John E Kelly III | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| George S Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Schadler Feist | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas West | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| I Robert Wolgin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Siy | Former President | 0 | $194,828 | $5,026 |
| Christopher Navitsky | LG Waterkeeper | 41 | $154,838 | $27,874 |
| Tyra MacGuffie | Dir of Development | 40 | $131,268 | $31,987 |
| Monika LaPlante | Managing Prgm Dir | 40 | $103,715 | $15,065 |
| Diane Potter | Dir of Fin & Admin | 40 | $102,728 | $5,123 |
| Brendan Wiltse PhD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $24,231 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Lape | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Siplon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James N Casaccio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Crew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff W Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Henry Kuenzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Caravella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally A Thurston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Menzies | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith E Ferguson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis J O'Connor Esq | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth B Parlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucinda H Bhavsar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William Creighton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George R Hearst | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair L Keller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John E Kelly III | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George S Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Schadler Feist | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas West | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| I Robert Wolgin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Siy | President Officer | 44 | $239,584 | $31,375 |
| Christopher Navitsky | LG Waterkeeper | 40 | $141,372 | $29,550 |
| Tyra MacGuffie | Dir of Development | 40 | $126,574 | $32,655 |
| Monika LaPlante | Managing Prgm Dir | 40 | $100,203 | $17,727 |
| Diane Potter | Dir of Fin & Admin | 40 | $102,527 | $10,945 |
| Roy N Davis | Former Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Lape | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Siplon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Casaccio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Crew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Cook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ginger Henry Kuenzel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Caravella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally A Thurston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Menzies | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Ferguson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Bailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Parlin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lucinda H Bhavsar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Creighton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George R Hearst III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Keller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John E Kelly III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George R Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Feist | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas West | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ike Wolgin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 408, LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845-0408
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bill Creighton
- Signed the 990
- Bill Creighton, Treasurer
- Phone
- (518) 668-9700
- Return prepared by
- WHITTEMORE DOWEN & RICCIARDELLI LLP
Mission
Dedicated to the enduring protection of Lake George water quality, achieved through science-guided action, education, advocacy and productive partnerships.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,694,766 · grants $767,992
- 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.Expenses $657,382
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
- 14-6000565
- 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
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,403,380
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,273,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,119,428 | $3,328,879 | $26,403,380 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,412,888 | $3,405,200 | $22,449,705 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,779,824 | $3,648,389 | $20,331,008 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,614,823 | $3,326,216 | $17,913,588 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 14-6000565).
Questions about LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC is 14-6000565.
- Is LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC 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 LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC 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 LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC 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 LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bill Creighton.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,532 (Brendan Wiltse PhD, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LAKE GEORGE ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,119,428, expenses of $3,328,879 and total assets of $26,403,380 at year end.
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