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Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc

Chesapeake water environment association's (cwea) mission is to lead the chesapeake region in educating and connecting members to improve the water environment. The association strives to do this …

Chesapeake Water Environment

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Gettysburg, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S41
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Chesapeake water environment association's (cwea) mission is to lead the chesapeake region in educating and connecting members to improve the water environment. The association strives to do this through public education, the exchange of technical and scientific information amoung water quality professionals, the training of wastewater and water treatment plant operators, and by offering technical expertise and advice to the law-making and regulatory processes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S41
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gettysburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237372534. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $230K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is located in Gettysburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc has $230K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $230K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Water Environment 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.

Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Chesapeake water environment association's (cwea) mission is to lead the chesapeake region in educating and connecting members to improve the water environment. The association strives to do this through public education, the exchange of technical and scientific information amoung water quality professionals, the training of wastewater and water treatment plant operators, and by offering technical expertise and advice to the law-making and regulatory processes. Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $230K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237372534, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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

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Leadership

DA
Danielle Sheahan
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alana G••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
AL
Alan W•••
TREASURER
CE
Cece N•••••
PAST PRESIDENT
CH
Chaka K•••••
TRUSTEE - DE
CH
Cheryl P•••••
SECRETARY
CL
Clarence B•••••••••
PRESIDENT
DA
Danielle S••••••
TREASURER
EL
Ellen F••••••
WEF DELEGATE
GA
Gary M••••
PRESIDENT ELECT
GI
Gian C••••
PAST PRESIDENT
JE
Jegnaw E•••••
TRUSTEE - MD
JE
Jessica S••••
TRUSTEE - DC
KR
Kraig M•••••
CTA REPRESENTATIVE
LA
Laura J• O••••
WEF DELEGATE
LA
Laura O••••
WEF DELEGATE
RE
Rebecca W••••••••••••
TRUSTEE - DE
TI
Tim W••••
WEF DELEGATE
YV
Yvette J••••
UTILITY MEMBER REPRESENTAT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc This page 75 $230,391 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc

What is Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc?
Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Gettysburg, United States. Chesapeake water environment association's (cwea) mission is to lead the chesapeake region in educating and connecting members to improve the water environment. The association strives to do this through public education, the exchange of technical and scientific information amoung water quality professionals, the training of wastewater and water treatment plant operators, and by offering technical expertise and advice to the law-making and regulatory processes.
When was Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc founded?
Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc was founded in 1973.
Who leads Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc?
Danielle Sheahan serves as Treasurer.
Where is Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Gettysburg, United States.
What is Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc trustworthy?
Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237372534.
What is Chesapeake Water Environment Association Inc's website?
http://www.chesapeakewea.org