Truesdale Estates Association Inc

south salem, NY · EIN 133634873 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · truesdalelake.com

revenue

$37K

expenses

$25K

net assets

$133K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

We are a small homeowners association staffed by volunteers. Dues are used to improve and maintain the common use beach property pay taxes and insurance.

profile · synthesized from sources

Truesdale Estates Association Inc is a homeowners association in South Salem, New York, formed to maintain common areas including a beach and lakefront property. The organization is volunteer-run and funded through member dues, which support upkeep of shared recreational facilities, roads, and water systems. It serves residents of the Truesdale Lake Estates community with a focus on preserving property standards and providing lake access.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Beach and Recreation Maintenance

Manages and maintains the community beach, swim docks, and associated facilities on Truesdale Lake for use by property owners.

Lake Weed Control

Oversees the application of copper sulfate and other measures to control aquatic vegetation and maintain water quality in Truesdale Lake.

Road and Infrastructure Maintenance

Repairs and maintains private roads, water reservoirs, and pump systems within the Truesdale Estates community.

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Private Lake and Beach Access Management 5 activities
- Administers membership and financial operations
  
  Represents 85 members across approximately 150 deeded properties; operates on a fiscal year from April 1 to March 31; proposed an increase in annual membership dues in 2026 (first in 11 years); accepts dues payments via Zelle or check; uses member dues to maintain and improve common-use beach property and pay taxes and insurance.
- Manages boat registration, storage, and dock approvals
  
  Registers boats used on Truesdale Lake through the Lake Management Committee; manages private boat storage for residents in good standing and enforces compliance by removing and selling unregistered boats; coordinates management of boats stored on properties belonging to TLPOA, TEA, Vreeland/Lovecross Association, and other riparian owners; operates a dock approval process for construction, repair, or expansion of docks on Truesdale Lake.
- Manages fishing access and enforces private property rules
  
  Manages fishing permissions and signage around Truesdale Lake, including enforcing restrictions in certain areas and maintaining private property status at boat launch sites.
- Owns and manages lake bottom and private beach property
  
  Owns the lake bottom of Truesdale Lake and operates a private beach on Truesdale Lake Drive for members, maintaining it as common-use property through member dues.
- Provides property and membership documentation services
  
  Provides lists of properties and street addresses for associations in the Truesdale neighborhood; maintains and provides access to boundary maps for TEA and TLPOA; acts as the authoritative source for verifying property membership and lake rights eligibility within TEA; provides documentation on membership status and dues history to support real estate transactions.
Lake Invasive Species Management 1 activity
- Conducts lake maintenance and environmental management
  
  Contracts with The Pond and Lake Connection to conduct weed and algae treatments and bi-yearly lake drawdowns per the Aquatic Plant Management Plan; conducts regular lake treatments (e.g., May 14 and June 26, 2026); monitors water quality via CSLAP; manages dam water levels by adjusting boards; contracts mowing to maintain dam condition; replaced the lake aerator motor in August after 20 years of service.
Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Organizes community events and recreational programming
  
  Hosts organized sailing events including a spring pre-season series, summer race series, and the President’s Cup Labor Day race through Sunfish Fleet #27; hosts regattas such as the Truesdale Lake Moonlight Regatta (June 26, 2026) and Blue Moonlight Regatta (May 30, 2026); organizes a walking tour around Truesdale Lake and hosted a centennial weekend celebration from September 25 to 27, 2026; held spring and fall membership meetings on April 20, 2026, and November 10, 2025, respectively.
Lake Stewardship Education & Outreach 1 activity
- Supports lake stewardship and property owner engagement
  
  Organizes volunteer efforts for lake maintenance and stewardship tasks; educates riparian property owners on best practices to support lake health; conducts beach cleanup events such as on May 17, 2025.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains infrastructure and facilities
  
  Installed a new storage shed at the beach in early April; planned to rebuild the beach dock in 2026, led by Howard Citron and Ira Sanchick.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2023

revenue

Total revenue$37K

Contributions & grants$2K5%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$590%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$25K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$133K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$133K

3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +1.8%

relationships · 23

Who they work with

CSLAP Partner — Seeks volunteers for the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program, indicating collaboration on lake water quality monitoring.
Lake Truesdale Instagram Partner — Co-branded Instagram account used to share photos of Truesdale Lake; residents are encouraged to tag content.
Lovecross/Vreeland Association Partner — Collaborates on regional property and access coordination around Truesdale Lake.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Coordinates with the NYSDEC for lake inspections and participates in the CSLAP water monitoring program administered by NYSDEC.
NYS Federation of Lake Associations Network — Participates in the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), which is co-administered by NYSFOLA.
NYSFOLA Network — Participates in the NYSFOLA Lower Hudson Regional Conference, indicating affiliation with a state-level lake protection network.
New York State Federation of Lake Associations Network — Seeks to rejoin the Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) administered by the New York State Federation of Lake Associations for volunteer water quality monitoring.
Pond & Lake Connection Partner — Partner organization responsible for replacing the lake aerator motor and serving as a primary contact for lake management services.
TLPOA Partner — Collaborates on boat storage access and membership verification for lake use.
TLPOA Partner — Collaborates with TLPOA on joint committees including the Truesdale Lake Dock Committee and coordination of social events.
The Pond and Lake Connection Partner — Contracts with The Pond and Lake Connection to perform weed and algae treatments and lake drawdowns.
Town of Lewisboro Government — Coordinates on septic information and regulatory updates affecting Truesdale Lake.
Town of Lewisboro Government — Coordinates with the Town of Lewisboro for wetland permit requirements related to dock construction.
Town of Lewisboro Government — Obtains Wetland Activity Permits from the Town of Lewisboro for lake treatments and coordinates with the Highway Department on dam road maintenance.
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association Partner — Co-manages Truesdale Lake, with Truesdale Estates Association Inc owning the lake bottom and Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association owning the dam.
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association Partner — Co-manages Truesdale Lake; distinct but related property owner association.
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association Partner — Collaborates with TLPOA as a member association in lake management activities and reporting.
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association Partner — Coordinates boundary information and property listings related to lake rights in the Truesdale neighborhood.
Truesdale Lake Property Owners Association (TLPOA) Partner — Coordinates with TLPOA on shared lake management and property boundary information.
United States Fish & Wildlife Service Government — Holds permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to oil and addle Canada goose eggs annually.
Vreeland Partner — Collaborates on boat storage access and membership verification for lake use.
Vreeland/Lovecross Association Partner — Collaborates with the Vreeland/Lovecross Association as a member association in lake management activities and reporting.
Vreeland/Lovecross Association Partner — Shares jurisdiction over properties with lake rights and provides complementary boundary and membership information.

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 Stewardship Through Education and Access Control

methodology: community_education_for_environmental_stewardship
By combining education on responsible shoreline practices and goose population management with controlled access and membership requirements, the association promotes sustainable lake use because informed and invested members are more likely to engage in stewardship behaviors.
Invasive Species Prevention via Access Regulation

methodology: invasive_species_prevention_through_access_control
By requiring boat registration and restricting motor types, the association prevents the introduction of invasive species because controlled access reduces contamination risks from external water bodies.
Science-Based Aquatic Management

methodology: science_based_aquatic_management
By implementing a science-based Aquatic Plant Management Plan with bi-yearly drawdowns and staggered timing, the association sustains long-term control of weeds and algae because it prevents aquatic flora from adapting to water level changes.