Greenwater Foundation
Greenwater Foundation provides leadership of marine conservation and humanitarian efforts undertaken by diverse organizations (governments, universities, NGOs, and private companies) by providing coordination of affordable vessels and science …
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Greenwater Foundation accelerates marine conservation through science, technology, and collaboration — connecting researchers, vessels, and ocean data worldwide.
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Mission
Greenwater Foundation provides leadership of marine conservation and humanitarian efforts undertaken by diverse organizations (governments, universities, NGOs, and private companies) by providing coordination of affordable vessels and science assets to achieve more efficient operations and larger collaboration all over the world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Greenwater Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 66% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyGreenwater Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 921506279. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Greenwater Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 921506279. 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.
Greenwater Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Greenwater Foundation is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greenwater Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greenwater Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Greenwater 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greenwater Foundation 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Greenwater Foundation accelerates marine conservation through science, technology, and collaboration — connecting researchers, vessels, and ocean data worldwide. Greenwater Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Greenwater Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greenwater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 921506279, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GREENWATER FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greenwater Foundation
- What is Greenwater Foundation?
- Greenwater Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Greenwater Foundation accelerates marine conservation through science, technology, and collaboration — connecting researchers, vessels, and ocean data worldwide.
- When was Greenwater Foundation founded?
- Greenwater Foundation was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Greenwater Foundation?
- Margaret Ruxton serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Greenwater Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Greenwater Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greenwater Foundation trustworthy?
- Greenwater Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Greenwater Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 921506279.
- What is Greenwater Foundation's website?
- https://greenwaterfoundation.org/