Clean Lakes Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $705.5k
- Revenue
- $888.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 04/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-3917243
Organization Overview
Clean Lakes Alliance Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 2011. 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. As of 12/2021, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clean Lakes Alliance Inc 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 12/2020, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc generated $888.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $939.5k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $468,780. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO CONTINUE TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES DEDICATED TO IMPROVING AND PROTECTING WATER QUALITY IN THE YAHARA RIVER WATERSHED AND ITS LAKES. OUR VISION IS A FUTURE IN WHICH EVERYONE REALIZES OUR LAKES ARE THE CENTER OF OUR COMMUNITY. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOSTING VARIOUS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAKES; RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH MULTIMEDIA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING; INCREASING VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH CITIZEN WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ORGANIZED CLEANUPS AND RESTORATIONS; AND FACILITATING ON-THE-GROUND ACTION THROUGH GRANTS, PARTNERSHIP BUILDING, AND PROGRESS REPORTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WATERSHED PROGRAMMING - WATERSHED RESTORATION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF CLA, HELPING TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF 50% PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION BY 2025. THE PROGRAMS HAVE INCLUDED YAHARA PRIDE FARMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CLEAR LAKES GRANTS, STATE OF THE LAKES PROGRESS REPORTING, YAHARA CLEAN PROJECT COLLABORATIONS, DEMONSTRATION PILOTS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY. ON THE GROUND, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE THE FRAMEWORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR WATERS.
EDUCATION PROGRAMMING - WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT IS A VITAL PART OF PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE 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 CLA WATERSHED ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FROZEN ASSETS FESTIVAL, YAHARA 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
J James Tye III President/chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $152,500 |
Hollie Kemmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Wrycha Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Gallegos Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pam Christenson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Fahey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $935,232 |
| Investment income | $160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$87,433 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $888,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,775 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,545 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $463,888 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,922 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,353 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,217 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,647 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,136 |
| Office expenses | $37,835 |
| Information technology | $21,262 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,684 |
| Travel | $3,864 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25 |
| Interest | $876 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $892 |
| Insurance | $4,751 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $939,490 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,475 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $282,745 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $249,116 |
| 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 | $250 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $26,962 |
| Total assets | $705,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,157 |
| Grants payable | $3,200 |
| 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 | $34,357 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $671,191 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Clean Lakes Alliance Inc has awarded $174,796 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DANE COUNTY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: SEED THE NEED AND YAHARA CLEAN COMPACT INITIATIVE | $167,571 |
Brooklyn, WI PURPOSE: 2020 CONSERVE AN ACRE PLUS GRANT. | $7,225 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Clean Lakes Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $204,715.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc Mt Horeb, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | $64,000 |
Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,075 |
Phoebe R And John D Lewis Foundation Glendale, WI PURPOSE: YAHARA SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, EDUCATION PROJECTS, PARTNERSHIPS OR GRANT FUNDING | $20,000 |
Earl And Bettie Fields Charitable Foundation Inc Glencoe, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,600 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $8,050 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,962 |
| Earnings | $5,237 |
| Admin Expense | $343 |
| Ending Balance | $31,856 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Association Of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Springfield, IL | $387,461 | $3,234,520 |
Bond Madison Water Company Pocahontas, IL | $13,786,763 | $2,866,600 |
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
Living Lands & Waters East Moline, IL | $3,683,421 | $2,325,294 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
The Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | $10,049,194 | $2,434,760 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp Chicago, IL | $510,612 | $1,181,528 |