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American Saltwater Guides Association Inc

To educate the public on critical marine resource issues and promote sustainable businesses through the conservation of marine resources

American Saltwater Guides Alliance Inc

Science & Technology Washington, DC EIN: 832843826 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About American Saltwater Guides Association Inc

Facebook Instagram Promoting Sustainable Business Through Marine Conservation Learn More Welcome American Saltwater Guides Association We are a community of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of fish in the water. We realize that abundance equals opportunity for all, and that such opportunity is more important to the future […]

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To educate the public on critical marine resource issues and promote sustainable businesses through the conservation of marine resources

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 87%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Saltwater Guides Association 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 83% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 832843826. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $802K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Saltwater Guides Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832843826. 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.

American Saltwater Guides Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Saltwater Guides Association Inc has $802K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $802K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Saltwater Guides Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Saltwater Guides Association 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Facebook Instagram Promoting Sustainable Business Through Marine Conservation Learn More Welcome American Saltwater Guides Association We are a community of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of fish in the water. We realize that abundance equals opportunity for all, and that such opportunity is more important to the future […] American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $802K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to American Saltwater Guides Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832843826, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Anthony F••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Angling for answers, this saltwater fishing group boosts research for better conservation - news - Mongabay
May 2025
news.mongabay.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Saltwater Cowboy: Tony Friedrich - Garden & Gun
Sep 2024
gardenandgun.com
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 12 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Saltwater Guides Association Inc

What is American Saltwater Guides Association Inc?
American Saltwater Guides Association Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Facebook Instagram Promoting Sustainable Business Through Marine Conservation Learn More Welcome American Saltwater Guides Association We are a community of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of fish in the water. We realize that abundance equals opportunity for all, and that such opportunity is more important to the future […]
When was American Saltwater Guides Association Inc founded?
American Saltwater Guides Association Inc was founded in 2018.
Who leads American Saltwater Guides Association Inc?
Anthony Friedrich serves as President.
Where is American Saltwater Guides Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is American Saltwater Guides Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Saltwater Guides Association Inc trustworthy?
American Saltwater Guides Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 American Saltwater Guides Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832843826.
What is American Saltwater Guides Association Inc's website?
http://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.org