Pennsylvania Lake Management Society is located in Mertztown, PA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania Lake Management Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Pennsylvania Lake Management Society generated $127.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $94.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PENNSYLVANIA LAKE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY (PALMS) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF LAKES AND RESERVOIRS AND THEIR WATERSHEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PASS THROUGH STATE GRANT FUNDS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF LAKES AND PONDS IN PENNSYLVANIA
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE A FORUM THROUGH AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND LOCAL WORKSHOPS FOR SHARING FACTUAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCES ON SCIENTIFIC, ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF LAKE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nick Spinelli Regional Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Pilarcik Regional Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kate Harms Executive Director | Trustee | 15 | $54,393 |
Robert Schindler Regional Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nick Decker Regional Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeanette Schnass Regional Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $125 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $97,870 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,793 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,788 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,212 |
| Investment income | $13 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $127,843 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $23,993 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,004 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $568 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,868 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $94,395 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,309 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $151,309 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,309 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $151,309 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Lake Management Society has awarded $40,715 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DCNR - BUREAU OF STATE PARKS PURPOSE: CHAPMAN LAKE SHORELINE | $20,315 |
HARVEYS LAKE BOROUGH PURPOSE: TREATED HARVEYS LAKE WITH SONARONE | $20,400 |