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Greater Lynn Photographic Association Inc

EIN 04-2809777 · Lynn, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHOTOGRAPHIC EDUCATION AND EXHIBITIONS

Income
$57,357
Spending
$69,665
Spent on programs
20%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    20% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $6,700 spent. 19 PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS, 51 GROUP NIGHTS, AND 6 WORKSHOPS, 2 MODEL SESSIONS. 2 MENTORED FIELD TRIPS TO INSTRUCT PARTICIPANTS IN THE ART AND CRAFT OF TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY.
  2. $5,974 spent. 15 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITIONS USED AS A TEACHING TECHNIQUE. EVALUATORS COMMENT ON ENTRANTS WORK AND OFFER EXPLANATIONS TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS. 93 PARTICIPANTS ENTERING A MINIMUM OF 6 COMPETITIONS EACH.
  3. $1,500 spent. $1,500.00 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO CANDIDATE GRACE Y0DER TO UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD.
  4. Provided images and programs to various institutions for documentary and teaching purposes. All expenses donated by members. Provided support of civic and religious organizations through special coverage of events, food drives, diaper drives for teenage mothers, and by providing photographs to be used in their publicity and fund raising events. American Diabetes Association, St. Stephen's Memorial Church, Gregg House, Marblehead Arts, Salem Arts and Marblehead Festival of Arts.
  5. Donated commentary and program services to various social groups to improve their understanding of photography or with the use of photography as a teaching tool. All expenses donated by members. Arranged and hung print exhibits at the following: Marblehead Arts, Salem Arts, Demakes YMCA Lynn Ma. All expenses donated by members. Club hosted Photographic Society of America (PSA) Nature image of the year. Hall, projector, and equipment donated by our club. Also hosted Camera Naturalists (CAMNATS) annual meeting. Use of hall, projector and equipment donated by our club.
  6. Provided recorded commentaries/judging and webinars for other camera clubs in New England as part of New England Camera Club Councils (NECCC) services and for clubs outside New England who request one. All expenses donated by members.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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