The Fund for Lake George Inc
To promote the preservation, protection and understanding of Lake George and its surrounding basin.
The Fund for Lake George Inc at a glance
In short: The Fund for Lake George Inc gave $177K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $176,833
- -51.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $58,944
- -2.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Fund for Lake George Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Rensselaer Polytechnic Instit ($135K). Together the top 3 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2021) to $364K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Instit Troy, NY | Jefferson Project | $135,000 |
| Lake George Park Commission Lake George, NY | Invasives Prevention Program | $32,500 |
| Town of Hague Hague, NY | Salt Reduction Snow Plow Equipment | $9,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,411,386 | $1,073,976 | $176,833 | 3 | $199,534 |
| 2020 | $9,769,939 | $2,994,179 | $1,912,979 | $364,050 | 6 | $266,491 |
About The Fund for Lake George Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Fund for Lake George Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake George, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $177K. Net investment income was $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fund for Lake George Inc is led by Eric Siy, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Eric Siy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $94K (2021)
Jeff Killeen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Keller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Darrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hearst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Macionis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Schadler Feist
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda H Bhavsar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Reuss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Venetia Lannon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bailey
Develop Officer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ike Wolgin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom West
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Creighton
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Navitsky (2020) — Waterkeeper
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $94K, to Eric Siy (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Fund for Lake George Inc
How much does The Fund for Lake George Inc give each year?
The Fund for Lake George Inc gave $177K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $364K across 6 grants.
What is The Fund for Lake George Inc's typical grant size?
The Fund for Lake George Inc's median grant in 2021 was $32,500, and its average grant was $58,944, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Fund for Lake George Inc give grants?
The Fund for Lake George Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Fund for Lake George Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Fund for Lake George Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is The Fund for Lake George Inc?
The Fund for Lake George Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake George, NY.
What is The Fund for Lake George Inc's EIN?
The Fund for Lake George Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2565313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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