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LAKE PANAMOKA CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC

RIDGE, NY · EIN 116036337 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · lakepanamoka.net
revenue
$109K
expenses
$96K
net assets
$147K
employees
mission · from form 990

AN ASSOCIATION PROVIDING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE A PRIVATE COMMUNITY, WITH PRIVATE BEACHES AND PRIVATE GROUNDS MAINTAINED FOR THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Lake Panamoka Civic Association Inc. is a private community organization in Ridge, NY, established in 1949. It maintains private beaches, grounds, and lake access for its members, offering recreational activities and community events. The organization focuses on property maintenance, environmental stewardship, and member engagement through volunteer-driven initiatives.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Beach Access and Recreation
Provides private beach access, boat storage, and waterfront activities for members across three designated beaches at Lake Panamoka
Community Events
Hosts seasonal events including the annual Beach Bash, holiday parties, and movie nights organized by volunteer committees
Environmental Monitoring
Conducts regular water quality testing for E. coli and Enterococci at all three beaches to ensure compliance with state health standards
Property and Grounds Maintenance
Oversees upkeep of the Pavilion, beaches, parking lots, and surrounding grounds through volunteer-led committees
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
    • Conducts lake water quality testing and monitoring
      Operates an Environmental Committee that conducts regular water testing at the lake, monitors E. coli and Enterococci levels, and tracks improvements following elevated readings, ensuring compliance with state standards at designated beaches.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts community events and recreational programs
      Organizes and hosts seasonal events such as holiday parties, Movie Nights, and the annual Beach Bash featuring dinner, music, games, and raffles for community members.
  • Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
    • Maintains private beaches and grounds for community members
      Provides upkeep and improvement of community properties including the Pavilion, lake bottom, parking lots, and three designated beaches for use by members.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Manages membership programs with tiered access
      Offers multiple membership types including full membership (with beach access, event participation, voting rights, and winter boat storage eligibility), beach membership (beach access only), voting membership (program participation and voting rights without beach access), and one-time courtesy memberships for new residents.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$33K31%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$96K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$147K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.5%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Alfredo's Partner — Dinner provider for the LPCA Beach Bash event
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a communication channel for event updates and community engagement.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a communication channel for event updates and community engagement.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Event Engagement
    methodology: community-event-engagement
    By organizing annual events with shared activities, the organization strengthens resident connections and community identity, because collective experiences build social capital and inclusive belonging.
  • Community Stewardship for Shared Enrichment
    methodology: community property stewardship
    By maintaining and improving shared physical and natural resources, the organization enhances community cohesion and quality of life, because collective care of common assets fosters long-term attachment and mutual responsibility.
  • Volunteer-Driven Governance Model
    methodology: volunteer-driven governance
    By relying entirely on volunteer leadership and operations, the organization fosters community ownership and sustained engagement, because shared responsibility strengthens civic participation and trust.