Lake Area Wastewater Association Incorporation
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What it says it does
LAWWA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITIES WHILE PRESERVING COSTS, UTILIZING AVAILABLE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THESE ABILITIES, AND EDUCATING MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS IN PROPER DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER
- Income
- $2.1 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Employees
- 7
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- THE ONGOING EVALUATION OF CURRENT MEMBERS. ONGOING EVALATUION OF CURRENT MEMBERS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS: REGULATORY REQUIREMENT, REGULATORY INSPECTIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE REPORTS. PARTICIPATION BY LAWWA AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN ATTENDING STAKEHOLDER GROUPS AS WELL AS REVIEW PUBLICATIONS AND WEBCASTS THAT MAY GUIDE FOR FUTURE EXPANSIONS OR REPAIRS.
- THE SEARCH FOR NEW MEMBERS. MEMBERS ARE VETTED THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS OR VARIOUS OTHER REASONS. CURRENT EXPLORATION OF NEW MEMBERS IS THROUGH DIRECT MAILING AND TARGETED FACILITIES WITH KNOWN ISSUES.
- LONG TERM PLANNING. AT LEAST ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL DISCUSS UPCOMING PROJECTS AS WELL AS POTENTIAL FUTURE REGULATORY IMPACTS TO THE MEMBERS. USUALLY THIS DISCUSSION CENTERS AROUND THE BUDGETARY MEETING, HOWEVER , IT IS NOT LIMITED TO THAT MEETING. LONG TERM PLANNNG ALSO INCORPORATES FUNDING DISCUSSION ALONG WITH NEW PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WITH REGARDS TO THE INCOME FROM MEMBERS SERVED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 August 2011.
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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