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Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc

The organization is dedicated to the protection, restoration, sustainable use and enjoyment of buzzards bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the buzzards …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc

The organization is dedicated to the protection, restoration, sustainable use and enjoyment of buzzards bay and its watershed.

Founded
Headquarters
New Bedford, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

The organization is dedicated to the protection, restoration, sustainable use and enjoyment of buzzards bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the buzzards bay and vineyard sound ecosystems in massachusetts for all through education, conservation,

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.57%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 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

Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in New Bedford, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 042971978. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042971978. 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.

Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.

Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is located in New Bedford, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Buzzards Bay Coalition 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 large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Buzzards Bay Coalition 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, Buzzards Bay Coalition 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

The organization is dedicated to the protection, restoration, sustainable use and enjoyment of buzzards bay and its watershed. Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042971978, 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
$10M-$100M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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
71

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mark R••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride returns for 20th year - Fall River Herald News
Apr 2026
www.heraldnews.com
Buzzards Bay Coalition turns tin cans into food donations - SouthCoastToday.com
Nov 2025
www.southcoasttoday.com
Fairhaven man raises $22K as cyclists ride from RI to Cape Cod for Buzzards Bay Coalition - Fall River Herald News
Oct 2025
www.heraldnews.com
400 riders take part in Buzzards Bay Coalition's annual Watershed Ride along SouthCoast - Fall River Herald News
Oct 2025
www.heraldnews.com
Merrily rolling along: 19th annual Buzzards Bay Bike Ride to cruise through Tri-town - Sippican Week
Oct 2025
sippican.theweektoday.com
The Swim That Made Buzzards Bay History - FUN 107
Aug 2025
fun107.com
Swim On: Buzzards Bay Event Relocates to Onset for Safety and Clean Waters - FUN 107
Jun 2025
fun107.com
Buzzards Bay Coalition completes 1,600 acre land purchase - Sippican Week
Jun 2025
sippican.theweektoday.com
Buzzards Bay Coalition makes its “largest-ever” purchase of land - The New Bedford Light
Jun 2025
newbedfordlight.org
Buzzards Bay Coalition Seeks MassDEP Action Against Bay View Campground | Bourne News - CapeNews.net
Apr 2025
www.capenews.net
Form filed
$15.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$12.8M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$8.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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
Environment this charity 30,143
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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 - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 144 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1987
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc

What is Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc?
Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Bedford, United States. The organization is dedicated to the protection, restoration, sustainable use and enjoyment of buzzards bay and its watershed.
When was Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc founded?
Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc was founded in 1987.
Who leads Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc?
Mark Rasmussen serves as President.
Where is Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc located?
Headquartered in New Bedford, MA, United States.
What is Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc trustworthy?
Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042971978.
What is Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc's website?
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org