MARIAVILLE CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC

DELANSON, NY · EIN 141665878 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE C32 · Environment · Micro (<$100K)

revenue

$42K

expenses

$53K

net assets

$73K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

PROTECT & PRESERVE MARIAVILLE LAKE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Maraville Civic Association Inc is a civic organization based in Delanson, NY, focused on protecting and preserving Maraville Lake and its surrounding community. The organization operates in the environmental conservation space, with a mission centered on maintaining the natural and communal integrity of the local area. It functions as a community-led entity addressing environmental stewardship at a local level.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Lake and Community Preservation

Initiative focused on environmental protection of Maraville Lake, including water quality monitoring, shoreline maintenance, and community beautification projects

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 2 activities
- Environmental protection and preservation of Mariville Lake and surrounding community
  
  Conducts ongoing efforts to protect and preserve Mariville Lake and its surrounding community environment.
- Manage lake water levels via dam operations
  
  Monitors lake water levels continuously and operates the dam to manage levels as needed, including scheduled and emergency openings, to ensure safety and compliance with environmental conditions. Conducts dam maintenance and inspections in accordance with NYS DEC requirements.
Lake Invasive Species Management 1 activity
- Conduct lake water quality and weed management
  
  Performs monthly water quality monitoring through the NYS CSLAP Program and implements weed control measures including the use of weed mats and permitted harvesting activities in the West Basin of Mariaville Lake.
Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
- Maintain and improve community infrastructure
  
  Performs ongoing maintenance of the boat launch facility, manages the Dedication Wall with donor brick installations, and supports upkeep of the lake, homesteads, and waterways using funds raised through brick sales.
Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and sponsor community events
  
  Plans and hosts community events for residents, including the annual 4th of July boat parade and other sponsored gatherings that foster community engagement.
Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Participate in environmental stewardship programs
  
  Engages in the Adopt-A-Highway Program with clean-up efforts twice yearly and collaborates with state programs to support sustainable lake management.
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute community newsletters
  
  Creates and publishes newsletters to inform residents about community events, initiatives, and announcements, ensuring regular communication within the association.
Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Support lake management through training and research
  
  Participates in inservice training through the NYS Federation of Lakes to improve lake management practices and produced a lake report, scorecard, and Q&A in collaboration with CSLAP in 2015.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$42K

Contributions & grants$40K95%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$30%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$53K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$73K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$73K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.9%

relationships · 5

Who they work with

Bricks R Us Partner — Partnered to facilitate brick orders and donor management for the Dedication Wall.
CSLAP Partner — Collaborates with CSLAP on lake water monitoring and data reporting.
NYS Federation of Lakes Partner — Participates in lake management inservice training through the NYS Federation of Lakes.
dam committee Coalition — Committee responsible for monitoring and managing the dam and lake water levels.
dam committee Partner — Committee responsible for monitoring lake levels and managing dam operations on behalf of the Mariaville Civic Association.

strategies · 2

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 Memory and Identity Preservation

methodology: community_memory-project
By maintaining a dedication wall to honor residents and remember community members, the organization strengthens collective identity and continuity, because visible recognition fosters emotional belonging and intergenerational connection.
Precautionary Lake and Dam Management

methodology: precautionary dam management
By proactively monitoring lake conditions and adjusting water levels, the organization prevents risks to property and ensures community safety, because early intervention reduces the likelihood of dam failure or flooding.