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Freshwater Society

Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.

Science & Technology Saint Paul, MN EIN 237007115 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Freshwater Society

Educating and inspiring people to value, conserve and protect water resources.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Paul, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Inspiring and empowering people to value and preserve our freshwater resources.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($1.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Freshwater 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michelle Stockness
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron T•••••
Director
AM
Amira A••••
Director
CO
Corey L••••••••
Director
DA
Dave L•••••
Vice Chair
DO
Donald D•••••
Finance Director
DO
Don D•••••
Finance Director
DO
Doug T•••••
Director
JA
Jacques F•••••
Director
JE
Jeremy L•••
Director
JI
Jill L••••
Director
JO
Joan N•••••
Director
JO
John L••• S••••
Executive Director
JO
Josephine M•••••••
Secretary
LA
Laura P•••••
Director
MI
Michelle S••••••••
Executive Director
MO
Molly B•••••••••
Director
RE
Renee W•••••••
Secretary
RI
Risikat A••••••••
Director
RY
Ryan G••••••
Outgoing Chair
RY
Ryan H•••
Director
TO
Todd B••••
Treasurer
TY
Tyler J••••••
Director
VA
Valery F•••••
Director
WA
Wade C•••••••
Treasurer
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Freshwater Society This page 89 $1.4 million 0%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Students 2 Science 89 $4.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 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