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EIN 23-6419952

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Lake Ariel
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
The Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. maintains and operates marshes, forests, and lakes within its sanctuary, provides facilities for ecological research and education, and is committed to preserving the natural beauty of Lake Lacawac and its surrounding lands. The foundation conducts long-term research on natural systems as part of a global effort to understand and protect Earth's biodiversity while increasing appreciation of this effort.
Total revenues
$1,295,977
2023
Total expenses
$568,975
2023
Total assets
$7,474,783
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

To preserve the natural beauty of lake Lacawac, its watershed and surrounding lands, to conduct long-term research on natural systems as part of a global effort to understand and protect the earths biodiversity, and to increase appreciation of this effort through innovative, field-based educational programs for students, teachers, and the community.

Who funds Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Jonathan D Krist FoundationincTo Fund the Bus Expenses for Underserved Students in Wilke-Barre, Pa, Giving Them Access To Field Studiesprograms and Classrooom Work at Lacawac Sanctuary.$103,000
John A and Margaret Post FoundationRestoring Lacawac's Historic 1903 Lodge Roof$30,000
Scranton Area FoundationTo Support General Purposes$11,720
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Craig LukatchPresident$65,817
Peter Paul OlszewskiChairman$0
Mary Ellen BentlerTreasurer$0
Cliff DavidVice Chairman$0
William LeishearSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$893,373
Program services$282,208
Investment income and dividends$20,438
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$66,380
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$22,647
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$10,931
Total revenues$1,295,977

Form 990s for Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-08990View PDF
2022-122023-08-14990View PDF
2021-122022-05-17990View PDF
2020-122021-07-22990View PDF
2019-122020-09-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from John A and Margaret Post Foundation
July 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,720 from Scranton Area Foundation
October 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
94 Sanctuary Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Metro area
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
County
Wayne County, PA
Website URL
lacawac.org/ 
Phone
(570) 689-9494
IRS details
EIN
23-6419952
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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