Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 59-2741774 • 501(c)3 • Winter Haven, FL
Profile
Dedicated to improving and preserving the natural beauty and quality of lakes and waterways all over polk county and central florida.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
26th percentile
Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
93rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 83.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
52nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
73rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$84,169
Down $4,581 (-5.2%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$619
Up $619 from 2024
Net Assets
Down$83,550
Down $5,200 (-5.9%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$32,182
Down $10,281 (-24%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$37,382
Down $414 (-1.1%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$5,200
Down $9,867 (-211%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Dedicated to improving and preserving the natural beauty and quality of lakes and waterways all over polk county and central florida.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORGANIZATION TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE PURSUIT TO PRESERVE OUR LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES. | $5,000 | $25,919 |
| THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AWARENESS & APPRECIATION FOR OUR LAKES & WATERSHEDS & TO PROMOTE THEIR PROTECTION & WISE USE. | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD L HART | Exec. Director | PT | $27,000 | - | $27,000 |
| MARY THORNHILL | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| LANCE M LUMBARD | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
| JACQUELINE HOLLISTER | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| THOMAS E JENNINGS | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| JESSICA SCHILLING | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAVID TEETS | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| - | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| - | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: AUTO MILEAGE, 973; Description: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS, 196; Description: GETTING KIDS OUTDOORS, 1027; Description: INSURANCE, 1412; Description: INTERNET LAKES PAGE, 919; Description: LAKE CONFERENCE FOOD, 479; Description: LAKELAND BOAT CHALLENGE, 1552; Description: OFFICE SUPPLIES, 344; Description: PAYROLL TAXES, 2065; Description: PROJECT EAGLE COSTS, 50; Description: PUBLIC OUTREACH COSTS, 108; Description: TAXES & LICENSES, 61; Description: TELEPHONE, 930; Description: WATER SCHOOL COSTS, 250”
“Description: PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD, Amount: 619”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | THOMAS E JENNINGS CPA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 8632943568 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | TWO EAST LAKE HOWARD DRIVE |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | WINTER HAVEN |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | FL |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 338813153 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 89369 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 84169 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 31370 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -5200 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 89369 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 84169 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 32182 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 787 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 88750 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 83550 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 88750 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 83550 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 5 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 6 | 15 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 7 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 8 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | KEATON FISH |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | HANNAH WAGNER |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 6 | 27000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MARY THORNHILL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | LANCE M LUMBARD |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | JACQUELINE HOLLISTER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | THOMAS E JENNINGS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | JESSICA SCHILLING |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 5 | DAVID TEETS |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 6 | RONALD L HART |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | EXEC. DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 10366 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | DEDICATED TO IMPROVING AND PRESERVING THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND QUALITY OF LAKES AND WATERWAYS ALL OVER POLK COUNTY AND CENTRAL FLORIDA. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 16 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AWARENESS & APPRECIATION FOR OUR LAKES & WATERSHEDS & TO PROMOTE THEIR PROTECTION & WISE USE. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION TAKES AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE PURSUIT TO PRESERVE OUR LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 5000 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 25919 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 27000 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | FL |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 619 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 619 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 37382 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 25919 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 32182 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | lakeseducation.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 31370 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 41982 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 21941 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 33632 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 49637 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 178562 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 26 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 38 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 52 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 165 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.99910 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.99880 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 178562 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 31370 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 21941 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 33632 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 49637 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 178562 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 178727 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description: AUTO MILEAGE, 973; Description: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS, 196; Description: GETTING KIDS OUTDOORS, 1027; Description: INSURANCE, 1412; Description: INTERNET LAKES PAGE, 919; Description: LAKE CONFERENCE FOOD, 479; Description: LAKELAND BOAT CHALLENGE, 1552; Description: OFFICE SUPPLIES, 344; Description: PAYROLL TAXES, 2065; Description: PROJECT EAGLE COSTS, 50; Description: PUBLIC OUTREACH COSTS, 108; Description: TAXES & LICENSES, 61; Description: TELEPHONE, 930; Description: WATER SCHOOL COSTS, 250 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description: PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD, Amount: 619 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part 1, line 16 - Other Expenses |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Part 2, line 26 - Other Liabilities |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | THOMAS E JENNINGS |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TREASURER |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2026-01-13 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | LAKE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 592741774 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 8632215323 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | TWO EAST LAKE HOWARD DRIVE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | WINTER HAVEN |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | FL |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 338813153 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 592136691 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | THOMAS E JENNINGS & COMPANY CPAPA |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | FL |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8632943568 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | THOMAS E JENNINGS CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-01-14T18:30:44-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-10-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-09-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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