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Friends of Raystown Lake

EIN 25-1794680 · Huntingdon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES OF THE RAYSTOWN LAKE PROJECT THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF MEMBERS AND CONSTITUENTS IN SPONSORING AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, RESOURCE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT, AND RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENT.

Income
$45,105
Spending
$26,342
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
57.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
  1. $21,616 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE FEES
  2. $4,726 spent. THE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AND SPONSORS EDUCATION RELEVANT TO EVENTS AT THE LAKE, WILDLIFE HABITAT INFORMATION, AND GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF THE FACILITIES ON THE FEDERAL RESERVATION. THE ORGANIZATION FURTHER SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WHO OPERATE THE LAKE, BY OBTAINING GRANT FUNDS AND OTHER MANPOWER PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY. TO THAT END, A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER IS PRINTED AND MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS TO KEEP THEM INFORMED AS TO THE EVENTS AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST IN PROMOTING AND INFORMING WHAT IS AVAILABE AT RAYSTOWN LAKE BY THE PUBLIC. RAYSTOWN LAKE SERVES OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING NOT AVAILABLE TO THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR RESOURCE ENHANCEMENTS AT THE LAKE. SUCH PROJECTS AS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS TO DIRECT BOATER AT NIGHT OR IN THE FOG, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE FISH HABITAT, ASSISTING WITH THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF WILDLIFE SUCH AS THE BALD EAGLE AND OSPREY AND OPERATE A 32 MILE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL THROUGHOUT THE RESERVATION.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE 33 MILE BICYCLE TRAIL WHICH RUNS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 October 1997.

    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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