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Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation

To develop and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of coordinated resourse management that will enhance the natural resources of the grande ronde river basin.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
La Grande, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To develop and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of coordinated resourse management that will enhance the natural resources of the grande ronde river basin.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in La Grande, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 470909658. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is located in La Grande, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation. 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.

Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation 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.

To develop and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of coordinated resourse management that will enhance the natural resources of the grande ronde river basin. Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470909658, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
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

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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Leadership

JE
Jesse Steele
Exec Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allen C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BI
Bill G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dave Y•••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Donna B•••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
JD
Jd C•••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jed H••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeff Y••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jesse S•••••
Exec Director
JI
Jim W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim Z••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joe M••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Larry N•••
BOARD MEMBER
NO
Norm C••••
BOARD MEMBER
PH
Phil H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SU
Susan R••••••
Chairman
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation This page 69 $1.9 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 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 Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation

What is Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation?
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in La Grande, United States. To develop and oversee the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of coordinated resourse management that will enhance the natural resources of the grande ronde river basin.
When was Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation founded?
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation was founded in 1992.
Who leads Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation?
Jesse Steele serves as Exec Director.
Where is Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation located?
Headquartered in La Grande, United States.
What is Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation trustworthy?
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 470909658.
What is Grande Ronde Model Watershed Foundation's website?
http://www.grmw.org