Minnewaska Lake Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Walleye stocking program as a part of an ongoing project to improve the fisheries in Pope County, MN. MLA supplemented the Minnesota DNR's stocking programs and habitat program in this endeavor. The organization also participates in other efforts to improve the water quality, fish habitat quality and fishery of Lake Minnewaska. These efforts include monitoring water quality, monitoring locations of invasive species and coordinating with other entities in an effort to control invasive species.
- Income
- $115,393
- Spending
- $84,804
- Reserves
- 18.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 60%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 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 (1)
- $81,060 spent. Walleye stocking program as part of an ongoing project to improve the fisheries in Pope County, MN. MLA supplements the Minnesota DNR's stocking program and habitat program in this endeavor. The organization also provides the lead role in identifying invasive species and working with the Minnesota DNR in the treatment of affected areas of the lake. The organization also took on the "Lets go Fishing" project. This project provides a pontoon staffed by volunteers to take senior citizens of our area out on Lake Minnewaska for fishing, sight seeing and recreational opportunities. The outings happen one to two times per week, weather permitting. As part of the Let's Go Fishing endeavor, the organization acquired the pontoon, motor and trailer formerly owned by the Let's Go Fishing organization, along with assuming the debt on the equipment. This action was taken to assure continuation of the program on Lake Minnewaska. The organization also participates in monitoring and controlling invasive species and water testing and sampling programs and is involved in ongoing discussions involving invasive species,shoreline erosion and water level issues.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 March 1999.
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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