Pleasant Lake Protective Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
a Promote awareness of and monitor Pleasant Lake and its watershed area to preserve and protect its many qualities as a natural resource; b Assist in and support the work of federal state and local authorities in protecting Pleasant Lakes ecology with respect to water purity and its natural populations of fish water birds and other wildlife; c Educate its membership about the boating rules and regulations both state and local pertaining to Pleasant Lake; and encourage its membership to comply with such rules and regulations; d Advise the Town of New London with respect to policies pertaining to the control of the water level of Pleasant Lake at the Elkins dam; and e Promote and assist in other events and activities that advance the purity safety and recreational value of Pleasant Lake and collaborate with other organizations in endeavors that further the purposes of the Corporation.
- Income
- $72,355
- Spending
- $56,513
- Reserves
- 75.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $19,692 spent. Lake Host Program: in partnership with the NH Lakes Association the PLPA oversees boat inspections for invasive exotic weeks and animals at the public boat ramp.
- $7,317 spent. Water Quality Testing: testing through the State of New Hampshire Volunteer Lake Assessment Program
- $10,417 spent. Promote and Assist in other activities that advance the purity safety and recreational value of Pleasant Lake and to collaborate with other organizations that further the purposes of the corporation,.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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