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Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Great rivers habitat alliance (grha) was founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year confluence floodplain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

Founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year Confluence Flood Plain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of St. Charles County flood plain land owners, GRHA tackles the policies permitting wholesale flood plain development and encourages thoughtful alternatives.

Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C013
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Great rivers habitat alliance (grha) was founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year confluence floodplain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of st. Charles county floodplain land owners, grha tackles the policies permitting wholesale floodplain development and encourages thoughtful alternatives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 36.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 48.1% of total expenses ($151,408 of $314,480).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Great Rivers Habitat Alliance has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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's profile for Great Rivers Habitat Alliance draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is a registered environment nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 431893744. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $416K in annual revenue. 104 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 431893744. 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.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 90/100.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Great Rivers Habitat Alliance has $416K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is classified as an Environment 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 $416K in annual revenue. The organization has 104 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. 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, Great Rivers Habitat Alliance 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year Confluence Flood Plain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of St. Charles County flood plain land owners, GRHA tackles the policies permitting wholesale flood plain development and encourages thoughtful alternatives. Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $416K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Great Rivers Habitat Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 431893744, 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
66% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Andy S••••
Chairman

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 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
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 104 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 104 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 · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Great Rivers Habitat Alliance

What is Great Rivers Habitat Alliance?
Great Rivers Habitat Alliance is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. Founded in 2000 in order to directly combat the growing consumption of the 100-year Confluence Flood Plain through commercial development. Primarily comprised of St. Charles County flood plain land owners, GRHA tackles the policies permitting wholesale flood plain development and encourages thoughtful alternatives.
When was Great Rivers Habitat Alliance founded?
Great Rivers Habitat Alliance was founded in 2000.
Who leads Great Rivers Habitat Alliance?
Andy Spann serves as Chairman.
Where is Great Rivers Habitat Alliance located?
Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
What is Great Rivers Habitat Alliance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Great Rivers Habitat Alliance trustworthy?
Great Rivers Habitat Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Great Rivers Habitat Alliance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 431893744.
What is Great Rivers Habitat Alliance's website?
http://www.grha.org