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Naturally Lewis Inc

EIN 92-2430777 · Lowville, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NATURALLY LEWIS INC IS CHAMPIONING THE GROWTH OF A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE, WORK, BUILD BUSINESS AND PLAY. WE FOSTER FORWARD THINKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CONNECTING PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND RESOURCES TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY GROW OUR COUNTY. WE FOCUS ON CREATING A SOLID AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC BASE BY SUPPORTING PRACTICAL, REALISTIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT ADVANCE BUSINESSES THROUGH DIVERSIFICATION AND BY EXPANDING MARKETS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE ARE THE BRIDGE BUILDERS, PROACTIVELY SEEKING AND LEADING DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES, WHILE LEVERAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. WE BELEIVE GROWTH COMES FROM THOUGHTFUL RISK TAKING, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND MAKING WISE INVESTMENTS. NATURALLY LEWIS IS OUR MECHANISM FOR ADVOCATING AND ADVISING ON INVESTMENTS AND EDUCTION THAT BUILD A GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE, SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND COLLABORATIVE PLANS THAT MAKE LEWIS COUNTY A COMMUNITY TO THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME.

Income
$916,880
Spending
$637,169
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$62,294, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 302% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $463,544 spent. ACCOMPLISH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT TO GROW LEWIS COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2024.

    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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