Les Cheneaux Islands Association
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION PLEDGES A COMPREHENSIVE CONCERN WITH ALL MATTERS THAT EFFECT THE AREA HARBOR FACILITIES, WASTE DISPOSAL, ZONING, WATER QUALITY, CHANNEL DREDGING, BUOY PLACEMENT, BOATING SAFETY, FISH AND GAME REGULATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, FIRE SAFETY, PROPERTY PROTECTION, AND OFF-SEASON INSPECTION OF SEASONAL PROPERTIES.
- Income
- $78,589
- Spending
- $76,297
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 June 30, 2026, 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)
- $34,163 spent. TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY SAFETY BY CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF MEMBERS PROPERTIES/COTTAGES IN THEIR ABSENCE; TWO PER MONTH FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY.
- $18,199 spent. INCREASE COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY THROUGH PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OVER 125 PRIVATE NAVIGATIONAL BUOYS TO MARK SHOALS AND ROCKS PROVIDING ANOTHER LAYER OF BOATING SAFETY OVER THE COAST GUARD BUOYS AS WELL AS SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATION CLASSES, ADULT REFRESHER CLASSES AND VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS.
- $1,401 spent. SUPPORT MONITORING LAKE WATER QUALITY FOR RECREATIONAL USE THROUGH SCHEDULED WATER SAMPLING/ANALYSIS AND CONTRIBUTE TO WATER CENTRIC EFFORTS IN THE AREA IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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)(4) social welfare 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization 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 June 2026.
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 July 1938.
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 November 4, 2026.
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