Freshwater Society
Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.
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Educating and inspiring people to value, conserve and protect water resources.
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Mission
Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFreshwater Society is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 237007115. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Freshwater Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.
Freshwater Society is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Freshwater Society has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 11% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Freshwater Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Freshwater Society. 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.
Freshwater Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 11%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Educating and inspiring people to value, conserve and protect water resources. Freshwater Society is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Freshwater Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 11%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Freshwater Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Freshwater Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237007115, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FRESHWATER SOCIETY 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Freshwater Society
- What is Freshwater Society?
- Freshwater Society is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Educating and inspiring people to value, conserve and protect water resources.
- When was Freshwater Society founded?
- Freshwater Society was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Freshwater Society?
- Michelle Stockness serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Freshwater Society located?
- Headquartered in Saint Paul, United States.
- What is Freshwater Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Freshwater Society trustworthy?
- Freshwater Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Freshwater Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237007115.
- What is Freshwater Society's website?
- http://www.freshwater.org