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Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative

The Organization has been created to provide financial resources for youth focused water safety activities programs and to provide the opportunity for every child to be safe in …

Human Services Durham, NC EIN: 842837052 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative

Due to COVID 19 and variants we were unable to offer any programs during the past school year. Going forward, starting in September 2022 our organizations will bepartnering with Orange County Schools, Durham County Schools the Orange County Sportsplex and North Carolina Central. We anticipate teaching 970 2nd grade public school students water safety for the year ending June 30, 2023. Our program provides the funding, class structure, volunteers, program supplies, support and oversight. The program offers 8 sessions for each student. Each session will have several small groups of students with two instructors per group. Instructors are experienced and have been educated to our policies and practices. We coordinate the transportation with the principals and their staff.

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N67
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

The Organization has been created to provide financial resources for youth focused water safety activities programs and to provide the opportunity for every child to be safe in and around the water.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 43%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.6% of total expenses ($14,877 of $128,255).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.43
Program$0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services 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
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is a registered human services nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842837052. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $133K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842837052. 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.

Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative has $133K in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. 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.

Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is classified as a Human Services 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 $133K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative. 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, Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative 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 43% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Due to COVID 19 and variants we were unable to offer any programs during the past school year. Going forward, starting in September 2022 our organizations will bepartnering with Orange County Schools, Durham County Schools the Orange County Sportsplex and North Carolina Central. We anticipate teaching 970 2nd grade public school students water safety for the year ending June 30, 2023. Our program provides the funding, class structure, volunteers, program supplies, support and oversight. The program offers 8 sessions for each student. Each session will have several small groups of students with two instructors per group. Instructors are experienced and have been educated to our policies and practices. We coordinate... Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $133K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842837052, 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
43% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Donald G••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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 this charity 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
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 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 · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative

What is Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative?
Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. Due to COVID 19 and variants we were unable to offer any programs during the past school year. Going forward, starting in September 2022 our organizations will bepartnering with Orange County Schools, Durham County Schools the Orange County Sportsplex and North Carolina Central. We anticipate teaching 970 2nd grade public school students water safety for the year ending June 30, 2023. Our program provides the funding, class structure, volunteers, program supplies, support and oversight. The program offers 8 sessions for each student. Each session will have several small groups of students with two instructors per group. Instructors are experienced and have been educated to our policies and practices. We coordinate the transportation with the principals and their staff.
When was Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative founded?
Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative was founded in 2019.
Who leads Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative?
Donald Gilchrist serves as Treasurer.
Where is Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative located?
Headquartered in Durham, NC, United States.
What is Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative trustworthy?
Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842837052.
What is Dr Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative's website?
http://www.swimforcharlie.org