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Lakeside House Inc

EIN 14-1601762 · Saranac Lake, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LAKESIDE HOUSE PROVIDES A SAFE HOME AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING CHALLENGES MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH AND A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WE HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY, AND ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$72,476, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $519,620 spent. COMMUNITY RESIDENCE - THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 14 DISTINCT INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2025. WE HAD 2 PEOPLE DISCHARGED AND TWO NEW ADMISSIONS IN THE PERIOD WITH A TOTAL OCCUPANCY RATE OF 98% FOR 2025. OUR RENOVATION PROJECT THAT BEGAN IN 2024 WAS FINALLY COMPLETED IN 2025 THANKS TO FUNDING FROM NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $153,746 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O:COMMUNITY SERVICES ANOTHER'S PURPOSE IS A VOCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. ANOTHER'S PURPOSE HAS ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS WITH APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH VESID. CLIENTS HAVE VOLUNTEERED THROUGH BELL RINGING WITH THE SALVATION ARMY AND COOKING AND SERVING MEALS AT THE COMMUNITY LUNCHBOX. ANOTHER'S PURPOSE ALSO PROVIDES INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING TRIPS, A BASEBALL TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY AND GOING ON SHOPPING TRIPS TO MALONE AND PLATTSBURGH. SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ARE PLAYING BOARD GAMES, GOING TO THE MOVIES, PLAYING WII AND GOING BOWLING. THE ON-SITE PANTRY STORE CONTINUES TO OPERATE AND ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO RUN A STORE, SELLING SNACKS AND SUPPLIES SUCH AS SHAMPOO, SOAP, RAZORS ETC., GIVING THEM THE ABILITY TO KEEP TRACK OF INVENTORY, HANDLING CASH AND VARIOUS OTHER JOB SKILLS. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT FORMALLY CONNECTED WITH OTHER SERVICES BUT WHO MAY HAVE EMERGENCY NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION AND AT TIMES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
  3. $109,046 spent. CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - THE LAKESIDE HOUSE HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTINUED TO GROW IN 2025. LAKESIDE HOUSE INC. SERVED 48 INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM UP FROM 37 SERVED IN 2024. HEALTH HOME CARE MANAGEMENT IS A SERVICE THAT HELPS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT CAN HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR OVERALL SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.
  4. $70,848 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES SAMARITAN HOUSE, AN 8 BED HOME, SERVING HOMELESS PEOPLE PRIMARILY FROM FRANKLIN AND ESSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES DISTRICTS. SAMARITAN HOUSE PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH SECURING BENEFITS, SUCH AS SNAP, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SECURITY OR ANY OTHER BENEFITS THAT THEY MAY QUALIFY FOR. WE ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FINDING HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 2025.

    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 July 1987.

    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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