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Winona Forest Recreation Association Inc

EIN 22-2327188 · Lacona, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN ORGANIZED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. 2. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ANY AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION/CLUB TO HOLD A RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. 3. ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT EVENTS THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. 4. COORDINATE RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL SYSTEM TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR WHICH THE TRAILS ARE INTENDED. 5. TO DO ANY OTHER ACT OR THING INCIDENTAL TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES OR IN ADVANCEMENT THEREOF, BUT NOT FOR THE PECUNIARY PROFIT OR FINANCIAL GAIN OF ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTOR, OR OFFICERS. WHICH WILL SERVE TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BEAUTY, ACCESSIBILITY, ABUNDANCE, AND VARIETY OF RECREATION POTENTIAL OF THE FOREST AND THE TUG HILL REGION OF NEW YORK STATE; TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CON

Income
$88,193
Spending
$202,316
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 129% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $162,628 spent. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ANY AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION/CLUB TO HOLD A RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT EVENTS THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA.
  2. $20,282 spent. TO SPONSOR, ORGANIZE, AND CONDUCT ANY OTHER COMPETITIVE AND/OR PARTICIPATION SPORTS EVENTS WHICH WILL SERVE TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BEAUTY, ACCESSIBILITY, ABUNDANCE, AND VARIETY OF RECREATION POTENTIAL OF THE FOREST AND THE TUG HILL REGION OF NEW YORK STATE.
  3. $5,338 spent. TO COORDINATE RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL SYSTEM TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR WHICH THE TRAILS ARE INTENDED. TO DO ANY OTHER ACT OR THING INCIDENTAL TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES OR IN ADVANCEMENT THEREOF, BUT NOT FOR THE PECUNIARY PROFIT OR FINANCIAL GAIN OF ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTOR, OR OFFICERS.
  4. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ANY AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION/ CLUB TO HOLD A RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT EVENTS THAT ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE WINONA FOREST RECREATION AREA. TO CORDINATE RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL SYSTEM TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR WHICH THE TRAILS ARE INTENDED. TO DO ANY OTHER ACT OR THING INCEDENTAL TO OR CONNECTED WITH THE FORGOING PURPOSES OR ADVANCEMENT THEREOF, BUT NOT FOR THE PECUNIARY PROFIT OR FINANCIAL GAIN OF ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTOR, OR OFFICERS. TO SPONSOR, ORGANIZE, AND CONDUCT ANY OTHER COMPETATIVE AND/OR PARTICIPATION SPORTS EVENTS WHICH WILL SERVE TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BEAUTY, ACCESSIBILITY, ABUNDANCY, AND VARIETY OF RECREATION POTENTIAL OF THE FOREST AND THE TUG HILL REGION OF NEW YORK STATE; TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH AND IN SUPPORT OF THE ABOVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 October 1983.

    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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