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Huron River Watershed Council

The huron river watershed council protects and restores the river for healthy and vibrant communities.

Environment Ann Arbor, MI EIN 381806452 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Huron River Watershed Council

HRWC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that protects and restores Southeast Michigan's Huron River watershed.

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

The huron river watershed council protects and restores the river for healthy and vibrant communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C320
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Huron River Watershed Council is a registered environment nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 381806452. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 206 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Huron River Watershed Council 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 environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Huron River Watershed Council is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.

Based on official tax filings, Huron River Watershed Council has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Huron River Watershed Council is classified as a Environment 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 206 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Huron River Watershed Council. 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.

Huron River Watershed Council 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. 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.

HRWC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that protects and restores Southeast Michigan's Huron River watershed. Huron River Watershed Council is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Huron River Watershed Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Huron River Watershed Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Huron River Watershed Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381806452, 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 (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

ES
Esselman Rebecca
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AS
Aseltyne K•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BA
Bade S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BA
Bajcz M•••
EXECUTIVE CO
BA
Barb S••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Bejin S••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Benedict C••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Benedict C••••••••••
VICE CHAIRMA
BI
Bismark A••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bobrin J••••
EXECUTIVE CO
BO
Bobrin J•••• A••
EXECUTIVE CO
BO
Bowman D•••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brouwer B•••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chockley M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CO
Cousins P•••
FORMER BOARD
DA
Darnton C•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Degryse C••••••
ALTERNATE
DE
Dempsey M••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Doss M•••
BOARD MEMBER
ES
Esselman R••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
FR
Francoeur S••••
ALTERNATE
FR
Friis B••••••
TREASURER
GA
Gardner S••••
BOARD MEMBER
GL
Glaab D••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Grewal M••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Gross S••••••
FORMER BOARD
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Huron River Watershed Council This page 89 $5.1 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 -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -
Allegheny Land Tr 89 $7.0 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 206 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 Huron River Watershed Council

What is Huron River Watershed Council?
Huron River Watershed Council is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. HRWC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that protects and restores Southeast Michigan's Huron River watershed.
When was Huron River Watershed Council founded?
Huron River Watershed Council was founded in 1964.
Who leads Huron River Watershed Council?
Esselman Rebecca serves as Executive Director.
Where is Huron River Watershed Council located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, United States.
What is Huron River Watershed Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Huron River Watershed Council trustworthy?
Huron River Watershed Council 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 Huron River Watershed Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381806452.
What is Huron River Watershed Council's website?
http://www.hrwc.org