Nonprofit · EIN 84-3370855
DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC
Also known as TOMKINS CNT FOR HISTORY & CULTURE
Tax-exempt · ITHACA, NY 14850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $513,021 | $491,009 | $22,012 | $217,895 | $105,832 | $112,063 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $447,615 | $577,098 | -$129,483 | $200,009 | $103,183 | $96,826 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,219
- of which government grants
- $26,000
- Program service revenue
- $363,798
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $4
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,675
- Other salaries and wages
- $227,590
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $322,935
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,275
- Depreciation
- $20,000
- Program services (functional)
- $348,170
- Management and general (functional)
- $142,839
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $200,009
- Total assets, end of year
- $217,895
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $105,832
- Net assets, end of year
- $112,063
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $110,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $87,813
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,250
- Gross receipts
- $513,021
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Foster | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $61,675 |
| Carole Erslev | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mack Travis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Auguste Deplan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Hallock | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Flagg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Falk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Kress | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Foster | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $60,830 |
| Tom Vawter | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Flagg | Board Members Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Auguste Deplan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carole Erslev | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brooke Burnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Kress | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ronald Van Ormer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Falk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Hallock | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 110 N CAYUGA ST STE 303, ITHACA, NY 14850-4326
- In care of
- % BILL FOSTER
- Signed the 990
- BILL FOSTER EXEC DIR, Executive Director
- Phone
- (607) 216-2238
- Website
- www.DiscoverCayugaLake.org
- Return prepared by
- Kurt Behrenfeld CPA PLLC
Mission
Engage students, community members, and visitors in learning about the ecology and history of Cayuga Lake and its watershed and to inspire people to maintain these healthy environments for future generations.
Program accomplishments
- The Floating Classroom program on Cayuga Lake where students and adults learned how to do science on thelake; The Finger Lakes Trout in the Classroom program helping students raise trout from eggs and release trout fry to local streams; Community access programming opening Cayuga Lake to all segments of our community; Ecotourism programs and Charter Cruises benefiting our community and to help fund our educational programs.Expenses $348,170
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
- 84-3370855
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $217,895
- Income (IRS master file)
- $513,021
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $513,021 | $491,009 | $217,895 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $447,615 | $577,098 | $200,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $442,856 | $449,640 | $317,621 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 84-3370855).
Questions about DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC
- What is the EIN of DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC is 84-3370855.
- Is DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE 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 DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE 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 DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,675 (Bill Foster, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DISCOVER CAYUGA LAKE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $513,021, expenses of $491,009 and total assets of $217,895 at year end.
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