Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc
To Protect and restore the habitat, water quality and flow of the Altamaha River and its watershed tributaries.
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Advocacy Education and Watershed Monitoring: We work with citizens tomonitor, identify and report pollution problems in our watershedand coastal estuary to responsible enforcement authorities. Continued on Schedule O
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Mission
To Protect and restore the habitat, water quality and flow of the Altamaha River and its watershed tributaries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAltamaha Riverkeeper Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Brunswick, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 582448037. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $149K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582448037. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc is located in Brunswick, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc has $149K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $149K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Advocacy Education and Watershed Monitoring: We work with citizens tomonitor, identify and report pollution problems in our watershedand coastal estuary to responsible enforcement authorities. Continued on Schedule O Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $149K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582448037, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALTAMAHA RIVERKEEPER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Georgia pulp mill accused of polluting Altamaha River. How is the state responding? - Macon Telegraph
Ex-riverkeeper shares photos of wildlife - The Florida Times-Union
Riverkeeper appeals Rayonier AM's permit to dump wastewater into Altamaha River at Jesup - The Florida Times-Union
2020 offers chance to intervene in permit review of alleged polluter of Altamaha River - SaportaReport
Altamaha Riverkeeper suing factory for water pollution - 13WMAZ
Altamaha Riverkeeper, James Holland listed among the 100 most influential Georgians - Coastal Courier
EPA memo questions Rayonier's impact on Altamaha - Savannah Morning News
New Altamaha Riverkeeper named - Savannah Morning News
Rayonier Sued for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations; Altamaha Riverkeeper Says Foul Effluent Discharged into River for Decades - KSL News
New Altamaha Riverkeeper to attend event in Athens - Online Athens
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc
- What is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc?
- Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brunswick, United States. Advocacy Education and Watershed Monitoring: We work with citizens tomonitor, identify and report pollution problems in our watershedand coastal estuary to responsible enforcement authorities. Continued on Schedule O
- When was Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc founded?
- Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc?
- Fletcher Sams serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc located?
- Headquartered in Brunswick, GA, United States.
- What is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc trustworthy?
- Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582448037.
- What is Altamaha Riverkeeper Inc's website?
- http://altamahariverkeeper.org