Nonprofit · EIN 27-3917243
CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $938,969 | $1,295,448 | -$356,479 | $818,141 | $240,329 | $577,812 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,277,106 | $1,366,112 | -$89,006 | $1,058,511 | $132,820 | $925,691 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,082,197
- of which government grants
- $14,235
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,053
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,155
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$187,781
- Other revenue
- -$158,281
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $93,290
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $202,482
- Other salaries and wages
- $604,580
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $905,656
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,470
- Occupancy
- $16,844
- Travel
- $21,763
- Depreciation
- $7,230
- Program services (functional)
- $919,101
- Management and general (functional)
- $147,416
- Fundraising (functional)
- $228,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,058,511
- Total assets, end of year
- $818,141
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $240,329
- Net assets, end of year
- $577,812
- Publicly traded securities
- $122,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $201,896
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $375,916
- Gross unrelated business income
- $29,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,251,931
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 565
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES TYE III | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,282 | $25,200 |
| PAUL DEARLOVE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR & CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,462 | $15,377 |
| LINDA NEDELCOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPEN SHAH | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WRYCHA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLIE KEMMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE RIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY SEARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY SPRINKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES ST VINCENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES TYE III | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,474 | $23,957 |
| LINDA NEDELCOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WRYCHA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLIE KEMMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPEN SHAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE RIEGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY SEARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 E GILMAN ST STE 2600, MADISON, WI 53703-1441
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 8025 Excelsior Drive Suite 102, Madison WI 53717
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN JAMES TYE III, 150 E GILMAN ST 2600, MADISON, WI 53703
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Don Heilman, 8025 Excelsior Drive Suite 102, Madison WI 53717
- Signed the 990
- JOHN JAMES TYE III, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (608) 255-1000
- Website
- www.cleanlakesalliance.com
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO CHAMPION OUR LAKES AND WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION PROGRAMMING WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT IS A VITAL PART OF PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE (CLA)'S VISION THAT EVERYONE REALIZES THAT THE LAKES ARE THE CENTER OF OUR COMMUNITY. THERE ARE DIVERSE PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE LAKE EFFORTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY. THE IDEA IS THAT ISSUE-LITERACY LEADS TO OWNERSHIP, OWNERSHIP LEADS TO CARING, AND CARING LEADS TO PROGRESS. THE CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FROZEN ASSETS FESTIVAL, CLEAN LAKES 101, LAKE EXPLORER CAMP, RENEW THE BLUE VOLUNTEER DAYS, YAHARA WATERSHED ACADEMY, LUNCH-N-LEARN COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, MENDOTA FREEZE CONTEST, REIMAGINE WARNER BEACH DESIGN CONTEST, RAKE FOR THE LAKE CAMPAIGN, MY FAVORITE LAKE YOUTH ART COMPETITION, FARM TOURS, SAVES OUR LAKES COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, LOOP THE LAKE BIKE RIDE, AND CITIZEN WATER QUALITY MONITORING. THESE EFFORTS HELP IMPROVE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE YAHARA LAKES, THEREBY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND HELP MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF OUR WATERS.Expenses $476,416 · grants $46,645
- WATERSHED PROGRAMMING WATERSHED RESTORATION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE, HELPING TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF 50% PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION BY 2025. THE PROGRAMS HAVE INCLUDED YAHARA PRIDE FARMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CLEAN LAKES GRANTS, STATE OF THE LAKES PROGRESS REPORTING, YAHARA CLEAN COMPACT COLLABORATIONS, DEMONSTRATION PILOTS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. ON THE GROUND, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE THE FRAMEWORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR WATERS.Expenses $442,685 · grants $46,645
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3917243
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $818,141
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,251,931
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $938,969 | $1,295,448 | $818,141 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,277,106 | $1,366,112 | $1,058,511 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,325,537 | $1,277,846 | $1,105,355 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Don Heilman | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3917243).
Questions about CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC is 27-3917243.
- Is CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN JAMES TYE III.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,282 (JOHN JAMES TYE III, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $938,969, expenses of $1,295,448 and total assets of $818,141 at year end.
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