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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2741774

LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC

Tax-exempt · WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

Financials

$42K$38K2023$32K$37K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$32,182$37,382-$5,200$84,169$619$83,550
September 30, 2024990-EZ$42,463$37,796$4,667$88,750$0$88,750
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,370
Membership dues
$787
Investment income
$25

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$27,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$27,000
Printing, publications and postage
$16
Other expenses
$10,366
Program services (functional)
$25,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$89,369
Total assets, end of year
$84,169
Total liabilities, end of year
$619
Net assets, end of year
$83,550
Cash, savings and investments
$84,169
Gross receipts
$32,182

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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD L HARTEXEC. DIRECTOR15$27,000
MARY THORNHILLDIRECTOR1$0
LANCE M LUMBARDVICE PRESIDENT1$0
JACQUELINE HOLLISTERDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS E JENNINGSTREASURER1$0
JESSICA SCHILLINGPRESIDENT1$0
DAVID TEETSDIRECTOR1$0
KEATON FISHSECRETARY1$0
HANNAH WAGNERDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONALD L HARTEXEC. DIRECTOR20$27,000
MARY THORNHILLPRESIDENT1$0
LANCE M LUMBARDVICE PRESIDENT1$0
JACQUELINE HOLLISTERDIRECTOR1$0
THOMAS E JENNINGSTREASURER2$0
JESSICA SCHILLINGSECRETARY1$0
DAVID TEETSDIRECTOR1$0
KEATON FISHDIRECTOR1$0
HANNAH WAGNERDIRECTOR1$0
CHARLIE THOMPSONDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2 E LAKE HOWARD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-3153
Signed the 990-EZ
THOMAS E JENNINGS, TREASURER
Phone
(863) 221-5323
Return prepared by
THOMAS E JENNINGS & COMPANY CPAPA

Mission

DEDICATED TO IMPROVING AND PRESERVING THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND QUALITY OF LAKES AND WATERWAYS ALL OVER POLK COUNTY AND CENTRAL FLORIDA.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AWARENESS & APPRECIATION FOR OUR LAKES & WATERSHEDS & TO PROMOTE THEIR PROTECTION & WISE USE.
  • THE ORGANIZATION TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE PURSUIT TO PRESERVE OUR LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES.
    Expenses $25,919 · grants $5,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC

Due February 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
59-2741774
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
1987
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$84,169
Income (IRS master file)
$32,182

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$32,182$37,382$84,169XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$42,463$37,796$88,750XML
990-EZSeptember 2023–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––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 59-2741774).

Questions about LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC

What is the EIN of LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC is 59-2741774.
Is LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,000 (RONALD L HART, EXEC. DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LAKES-EDUCATION ACTION DRIVE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,182, expenses of $37,382 and total assets of $84,169 at year end.

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