2025-09-16T10:25:56-07:00 2024-12-31 820548504 WHITTEMORE DOWEN & RICCIARDELLI LLP 333 AVIATION RD BLDG B QUEENSBURY NY 12804 990 2024-01-01 146000565 The Lake George Association Inc LAKE 5186689700 PO Box 408 Lake George NY 12845 Bill Creighton Treasurer 2025-09-16 true true Colin D Combs CPA P00968109 5187920918 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Bill Creighton 5215328 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. 22 22 24 209 0 3326367 3730496 11023 23845 493170 695499 -50736 -36952 3779824 4412888 569000 656720 0 1725032 1171412 0 391468 1354357 1577068 3648389 3405200 131435 1007688 20331008 22449705 550263 314341 19780745 22135364 Dedicated to the enduring protection of Lake George water quality, achieved through science-guided action, education, advocacy and productive partnerships. false false 1917383 656379 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. 436118 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. 2353501 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 28 0 false 24 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 22 22 false true false false true false false true true true false true true true true true true true true false NY X X Dede Potter 5186689700 PO Box 408 Lake George NY 12845 Eric Siy Former President 0.00 0.00 194828 0 5026 Christopher Navitsky LG Waterkeeper 41.00 0.00 154838 0 27874 Tyra MacGuffie Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 131268 0 31987 Monika LaPlante Managing Prgm Dir 40.00 0.00 103715 0 15065 Diane Potter Dir of Fin & Admin 40.00 0.00 102728 0 5123 Brendan Wiltse PhD Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 24231 0 0 Jeffrey Lape 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 Geoff W Cook Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ginger Henry Kuenzel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Caravella 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 711608 85075 5 true true false AE Commercial Diving Inc PO Box 417 Manchester Center VT 05255 Milfoil Removal Services 131625 Interim Executive Solutions 1188 Beacon St Unit B Newton MA 02461 Executive Staffing 130879 Behan Communications Inc 136 Glen St Floor 2 Glens Falls NY 12801 Communications 105843 3 457425 54522 3218549 516376 3730496 FLOATING CLASSROOM FEES 611600 23845 23845 23845 691278 691278 0 0 0 649592 645371 4221 4221 4221 98420 457425 156195 -57775 -57775 0 1932 874 1058 1058 Insurance Reimbusement 900099 12566 12566 Stormwater Consulting Fee 541900 7199 7199 19765 4412888 37469 644923 549000 549000 107720 107720 0 0 30505 18913 4881 6711 0 935107 503771 187950 243386 35064 18745 6919 9400 89814 55643 6367 27804 80922 42199 18705 20018 0 220448 218790 1658 35501 35501 0 0 43730 43730 3676 1720 1158 798 106479 95983 2137 8359 12525 5993 3427 3105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54605 32763 21842 39027 34503 2557 1967 Consulting 570936 328686 235000 7250 Construction contracts 131625 131625 Environmental study 77396 77396 Travel, meals and conferences 65114 39286 17831 7997 216006 90765 70568 54673 3405200 2353501 660231 391468 250 250 777143 372325 872341 708362 155550 214193 0 0 0 5292 0 21790 23047 1333922 754867 613377 579055 16423476 19094457 0 0 0 1461789 1458016 20331008 22449705 310881 210106 239382 104235 550263 314341 X 19773499 22103118 7246 32246 19780745 22135364 20331008 22449705 1007688 1204479 142452 X false true X true false X 1385219 2639354 3195412 3421867 3872948 14514800 0 0 1385219 2639354 3195412 3421867 3872948 14514800 2651452 11863348 85965 215977 412608 502341 691278 1908169 0 233 415 37 12566 13251 16436220 69728 0.72180 0.73510 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false true false false false false true 913 false false 913 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description One salaried employee of the Lake George Association spent time on the following:-Reviewed and commented regarding proposed NYS Harmful Algal Bloom legislation.-Prepared Memorandum of Understanding to seek municipal adoption supporting locking gates accessing NYS boat launches during non-inspection periods.-Conversation with retired DEC Deputy Commissioner Jim Tierney regarding funding for Bolton Landing Waste Water Treatment Plant replacement project.-Preparation of comment letter regarding Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making - NYS Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards. The time spent during 2024 was approximately 9 hours, and costs totaled $913. Part IV - Additional Information X X 1 12 1 true 19 1052 false 63182 63182 654711 272186 382525 34553 20718 13835 490573 405623 84950 90903 56340 34563 579055 Land held for conservation 1451828 Operating lease ROU assets 6188 1458016 Operating Lease Payable 6188 Refundable advance 98047 104235 X 4412888 4412888 4412888 3405200 3405200 3405200 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, 2024, 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, 2024, the tax years that remain subject to examination by taxing authorities begin with 2021. false Summer Gala 555845 457425 98420 39504 39012 6160 71519 555845 457425 98420 39504 39012 6160 71519 156195 -57775 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) 450000 0 The Jefferson Project Town of Lake George 20 Old Post Rd Lake George NY 12845 146002101 GOVERNMENT AGENCY 15000 0 FMV Salt Brine Grant 3 0 Waste Water Grants 25 107720 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 true false false false false false false false false Christopher Navitsky LG Waterkeeper 146794 8044 7587 20287 182712 Eric Siy Former President 194828 5026 199854 Tyra MacGuffie Dir of Development 127892 3376 6657 25330 163255 Part III, Additional Information Eric Siy (President) received severance payments totaling $199,854 during 2024. X 13 453083 FMV Boat Transducer 1 1153 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 Name of Management Company: Interim Execiutive SolutionsInterim Executive Director Services included:1. Supporting the staff and business operations * Maintaining staff engagement and mentoring staff leadership * Ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations * Communicating regularly to the Board2. Conducting an organizational sustainability assessment and identifying opportunities to strengthen the organization * Clarifying the organizational vision and priorities3. Assisting in addressing current litigation and other matters as requested by the Board4. Supporting the Board in the search process * Ensuring effective governance that will set the Board up to support a future Executive Director * Providing input into the search process * Assisting with onboarding the next Executive Director 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 A, Line 9 Eric Siy, Former President39 Jarvis AvenueHolyoke, MA 01040 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. Amended Explanation On the original return Part VIII Statement of Revenue incorrectly reported Government Grants of $54,522 on line f. This amended return deducts the Government Grants of $54,522 from line f and reports the amount on line e Government grants (contributions)