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Lake Carriers Association

EIN 34-0347260 • 501(c)6 • Westlake, OH

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The organizations mission is to improve business conditions affecting the Great Lakes shipping industry. Their most significant recent activities involve Canadian ballast water reform,

25651 Detroit RoadWestlake, OH 44145-2415

www.lcaships.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

87th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Down

$698,999

Down $75,784 (-9.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$125,477

Up $7,892 (+6.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$573,522

Down $83,676 (-13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,831,678

Up $316,694 (+21%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,915,354

Up $173,962 (+10.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$83,676

Up $142,732 (+63%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $666,528Liabilities 2020: $122,948Net Assets 2020: $543,5802020Assets 2021: $547,028Liabilities 2021: $136,113Net Assets 2021: $410,9152021Assets 2022: $972,641Liabilities 2022: $91,858Net Assets 2022: $880,7832022Assets 2023: $774,783Liabilities 2023: $117,585Net Assets 2023: $657,1982023Assets 2024: $698,999Liabilities 2024: $125,477Net Assets 2024: $573,5222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$698,999
Liabilities$125,477
Net Assets$573,522
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $2,423,374Expenses 2020: $1,923,425Net Income 2020: $499,9492020Revenue 2021: $1,703,504Expenses 2021: $1,836,169Net Income 2021: -$132,6652021Revenue 2022: $1,949,819Expenses 2022: $1,479,951Net Income 2022: $469,8682022Revenue 2023: $1,514,984Expenses 2023: $1,741,392Net Income 2023: -$226,4082023Revenue 2024: $1,831,678Expenses 2024: $1,915,354Net Income 2024: -$83,6762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,831,678
Expenses$1,915,354
Net Income-$83,676
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$698,999
Liabilities
$125,477
Net assets
$573,522
Revenue
$1,831,678
Expenses
$1,915,354
Net income
-$83,676
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.13$0.57$1.83$1.92$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.12$0.66$1.51$1.74$0.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.09$0.88$1.95$1.48$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.14$0.41$1.70$1.84$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.12$0.54$2.42$1.92$0.50
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,831,678
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's mission is to improve business conditions affecting the Great Lakes shipping industry. Their most recent activities involve Canadian ballast water reform, water resources development, & to authorize and appropriate a new Great Lakes icebreaker for the Coast Guard.

The organizations mission is to improve business conditions affecting the Great Lakes shipping industry. Their most significant recent activities involve Canadian ballast water reform,

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$768,859$583,359▼ $185,500
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$657,198$573,522▼ $83,676
Accounts Receivable-$110,727-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,368$3,368→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,556$1,545▼ $1,011
Total Assets$774,783$698,999▼ $75,784
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$117,585$125,477▲ $7,892
Total Liabilities$117,585$125,477▲ $7,892
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$657,198$573,522▼ $83,676
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$774,783$698,999▼ $75,784

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,545$8,257-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James H Weakley--$348,287$27,768$376,055
James H WeakleyPresidentFT-$348,287$348,287
Eric D Peace--$157,999$12,640$170,639
Eric D PeaceDirector-communicationsFT-$157,999$157,999
Debra S DiciannaDirector-regulatory AffairsFT-$133,757$133,757

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
K L Gates LLPLegal Services1601 K STREET NW, Washington, DC 20006$802,384
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$628,525
Program Service Revenue
$1,203,153
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-83,676
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,086,789
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$828,565
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$0$0$0$856,286
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0$0$640,043
Payments to Affiliates$0$0$0$73,150
Pension Plan Contributions$0$0$0$71,385
Other Salaries and Wages$0$0$0$46,215
Payroll Taxes$0$0$0$44,456
Occupancy$0$0$0$42,174
Travel$0$0$0$41,005
Other Employee Benefits$0$0$0$26,466
Other Expenses$0$0$0$22,142
Information Technology$0$0$0$20,016
Fees for Services Accounting$0$0$0$14,450
Office Expenses$0$0$0$7,126
Conferences and Meetings$0$0$0$5,426
Insurance$0$0$0$4,003
Depreciation Depletion$0$0$0$1,011
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,915,354
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lake Carriers Association
EIN
34-0347260
Phone
4403339995
Address
25651 DETROIT ROAD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-2415

Signing Officer

Name
James H Weakley
Title
President
Phone
4403339995
Signed
2025-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Weakley
Formed
1880
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
23
Independent Board Members
23
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Demarchi and Schaefer
Address
1111 CHESTER AVE SUITE 540, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Preparer
Robert J Schaefer
Phone
2162416975
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

“The organization is comprised of approximately 13 member”

Pt VI, Line 6

“Companies representing primarily shipping vessel owners”

Pt VI, Line 6

“And operators on the great lakes.”

Pt VI, Line 7A

“The organizations members can elect a person to their governing body.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The organization provides a copy of form 990 for review”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“To the members of its finance committee and its officers”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“BEFORE FILING THE FORM.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CANADIAN BALLAST WATER: Transport Canada finalized regulations that will prohibit U.S. Flag ships on the Great Lakes from exporting cargo from the U.S. to Canada. The Canadian attempt to regulate ballast water discharges in the U.S. gives their ships a monopoly for the bi-national Great Lakes trade which will significantly decrease revenue for the U.S. Flag ships. LCA filed a petition with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) requesting an investigation into the Canadian government. LCA has hired a lobbying firm in the U.S. to assist with that process. LCA continues to work with Transport Canada, the EPA, FMC and the U.S. Coast Guard as part of this effort.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT: This legislation authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers projects to maintain the Federal waterways and also sets funding targets for appropiators. LCA hired attorneys and federal lobbyists to better fund the Great Lakes navigation system and increase the spending targets from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. This fund pays for operations and maintenance at costal ports such as dredging, breakwall repairs, and lock maintenance. LCA also hired federal lobbyists and attorneys to fully fund the completion of a new Corps funded lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. LCA is also advocating for federal funding of the Great Lakes to connect channels and to deepen portions of one of those channels.
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