Beavers Northwest
Increase acceptance and understanding of beavers to support a healthier and more resilient ecosystem.
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Technical assistance: Provide support to landowners and land managers to coexist with beavers. Includes 22 site visits to new properties, installation of 14 beaver coexistence devices, and continued monitoring and maintenance at both publicly and privately owned sites. Technical Training and Consultation- provide support to other agencies and organizations to improve acceptance of beavers and to further advance beaver research and coexistence practices. In 2021, served 7 separate organizations and groups with beaver intrinsic potential model development, pond leveler implementation training, and other beaver research projects. Outreach and Education- Staff and volunteers lead or presented at 23 events serving 169 students and 478 adults. Events include nature walks, field trips and classroom visits, virtual and in person lectures all of …
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Mission
Increase acceptance and understanding of beavers to support a healthier and more resilient ecosystem.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Beavers Northwest has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 85% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBeavers Northwest is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Shoreline, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472897704. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $421K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Beavers Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472897704. 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.
Beavers Northwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Beavers Northwest is located in Shoreline, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Beavers Northwest has $421K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Beavers Northwest is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $421K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Beavers Northwest. 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, Beavers Northwest 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 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Technical assistance: Provide support to landowners and land managers to coexist with beavers. Includes 22 site visits to new properties, installation of 14 beaver coexistence devices, and continued monitoring and maintenance at both publicly and privately owned sites. Technical Training and Consultation- provide support to other agencies and organizations to improve acceptance of beavers and to further advance beaver research and coexistence practices. In 2021, served 7 separate organizations and groups with beaver intrinsic potential model development, pond leveler implementation training, and other beaver research projects. Outreach and Education- Staff and volunteers lead or presented at 23 events serving 169 students and 478 adults. Events include nature walks, field trips... Beavers Northwest is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $421K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Beavers Northwest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Beavers Northwest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472897704, 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.
BEAVERS NORTHWEST 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 40 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 · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Beavers Northwest
- What is Beavers Northwest?
- Beavers Northwest is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Shoreline, United States. Technical assistance: Provide support to landowners and land managers to coexist with beavers. Includes 22 site visits to new properties, installation of 14 beaver coexistence devices, and continued monitoring and maintenance at both publicly and privately owned sites. Technical Training and Consultation- provide support to other agencies and organizations to improve acceptance of beavers and to further advance beaver research and coexistence practices. In 2021, served 7 separate organizations and groups with beaver intrinsic potential model development, pond leveler implementation training, and other beaver research projects. Outreach and Education- Staff and volunteers lead or presented at 23 events serving 169 students and 478 adults. Events include nature walks, field trips and classroom visits, virtual and in person lectures all of which focus on increasing acceptance and understanding of beavers and their benefits.
- When was Beavers Northwest founded?
- Beavers Northwest was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Beavers Northwest?
- Elyssa Kerr serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Beavers Northwest located?
- Headquartered in Shoreline, WA, United States.
- What is Beavers Northwest's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Beavers Northwest trustworthy?
- Beavers Northwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Beavers Northwest's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472897704.
- What is Beavers Northwest's website?
- http://www.beaversnw.org