Huron River Watershed Council
The huron river watershed council protects and restores the river for healthy and vibrant communities.
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HRWC is a nonprofit organization founded in 1965 that protects and restores Southeast Michigan's Huron River watershed.
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Mission
The huron river watershed council protects and restores the river for healthy and vibrant communities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Huron River Watershed Council has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1964, it predates 92% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHuron 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 206 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Huron River Watershed Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381806452. 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.
Huron River Watershed Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. 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 an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Huron River Watershed Council 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Huron River Watershed Council holds public meeting to discuss PFAS found in Dexter wastewater - WEMU
Google grants $250K to Huron River group amid Michigan data center plans - MLive.com
Aging Dams Bring Costly Choices Across Huron River Watershed - The Sun Times News
Issues of the Environment: An Earth Day conversation on the complex matter of dams in the Huron River watershed and Michigan waterways - WEMU
Several days of rain have brought flood risk around Huron River Watershed - WEMU
As Barton Dam undergoes repairs, experts warn of chemical and physical risks in the Huron River - The Michigan Daily
Huron River Watershed Council shares concerns over proposed U-M data center - WEMU
Decades-old dams still impact the Huron River - The Eastern Echo
The Metro: How healthy is the Huron River? - WDET 101.9 FM
Huron Riverbed receding and creeks drying up due to drought - WEMU
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 206 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 206 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1964
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, MI, United States.
- What is Huron River Watershed Council's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Huron River Watershed Council trustworthy?
- Huron River Watershed Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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