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Iowa Confluence Water Trails

Icon water trails is about restoring the connection between iowans and the natural heritage of their rivers and banks. Icon's prjoects will elevate the water that once elevated …

Environment Des Moines, IA EIN: 871605740 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Iowa Confluence Water Trails

But just as important, it will reconnect us to the magic of water. ICON is a magnet for fun and family — a high-energy playground for kayaking, rafting and

Founded
Headquarters
Des Moines, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

Icon water trails is about restoring the connection between iowans and the natural heritage of their rivers and banks. Icon's prjoects will elevate the water that once elevated central iowa, and develop advocates and infrastructure that will safeguard our waterways for generations co come.

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: 74%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Iowa Confluence Water Trails with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Iowa Confluence Water Trails is a registered environment nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 871605740. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Iowa Confluence Water Trails's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 871605740. 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.

Iowa Confluence Water Trails has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('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 90/100.

Iowa Confluence Water Trails is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iowa Confluence Water Trails has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% 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.

Iowa Confluence Water Trails 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 $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Iowa Confluence Water Trails. 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, Iowa Confluence Water Trails 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

But just as important, it will reconnect us to the magic of water. ICON is a magnet for fun and family — a high-energy playground for kayaking, rafting and Iowa Confluence Water Trails is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Iowa Confluence Water Trails are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iowa Confluence Water Trails is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 871605740, 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
$10M-$100M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ST
Stephanie O••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.0M revenue
FY2021
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 46 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 · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Iowa Confluence Water Trails

What is Iowa Confluence Water Trails?
Iowa Confluence Water Trails is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. But just as important, it will reconnect us to the magic of water. ICON is a magnet for fun and family — a high-energy playground for kayaking, rafting and
When was Iowa Confluence Water Trails founded?
Iowa Confluence Water Trails was founded in 2021.
Who leads Iowa Confluence Water Trails?
Stephanie Oppel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Iowa Confluence Water Trails located?
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
What is Iowa Confluence Water Trails's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iowa Confluence Water Trails trustworthy?
Iowa Confluence Water Trails has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Iowa Confluence Water Trails's registration number?
IRS EIN: 871605740.
What is Iowa Confluence Water Trails's website?
http://iconwatertrails.com