Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- Income
- $84,288
- Spending
- $77,875
- Reserves
- 16.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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)
- $16,365 spent. Community Enrichment: Facilitated & Expanded a drop off vape recycling program to prevent hazardous waste from being littered in the community. Continued partnering with local parks and recreation committee to maintain a native plant garden and outdoor classroom. Participated in a network of local and regional entities working to maintain local environmental resiliency. Engaged with local governments to discourage development in environmentally sensitive areas. Hosted and participated in local environmental stewardship efforts.
- $32,005 spent. Education: Provided public information on key issues including wetland foundations and importance, hazardous waste disposal, native plant ecosystems, and impact of proposed mining projects in the Lake Superior watershed. Targeted general population of upper peninsula MI through 34 outreach community events, local and regional media coverage, and print media. Targeted broad audiences via website, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube social media content.
- $16,335 spent. Research: Analyzed local government ordinance provisions regarding water protection. Analyzed permit documents, relevant policy, and historical context for proposed mining projects. Funded internships for two local university students to research local environmental issues.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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