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Living Lands & Waters

To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations major rivers and their watersheds.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Living Lands & Waters

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Founded
Headquarters
East Moline, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C320
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations major rivers and their watersheds.

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: 7.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Living Lands & Waters is a registered environment nonprofit based in East Moline, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 364244353. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Living Lands & Waters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.

Living Lands & Waters is located in East Moline, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Living Lands & Waters has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Living Lands & Waters is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Living Lands & Waters. 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.

Living Lands & Waters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Living Lands & Waters profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations major rivers and their watersheds. Living Lands & Waters is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Living Lands & Waters's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Living Lands & Waters are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 364244353, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MA
Mark Werning
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alain P••••
VICE-CHAIRMAN
AN
Andrew B••••
Director
BU
Bucky M•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Chad P••••••••
PRESIDENT
DA
Darin A•••••
Director
FR
Fred O•••••••••••
CHAIRMAN
GA
Gary S••••
Director
GE
George L••••••
Director
JA
Jason M••••
SECRETARY
JI
Jim W••••••
Director
JO
Josh E••••
Director
KA
Kathleen L••••
VICE-CHAIRMAN
KE
Kelly C••••
Director
LE
Lee N•••••
Director
MA
Mark W••••••
TREASURER
OS
Oscar H••••••
Director
PA
Paul W••••
VICE-CHAIR
RI
Rick C••••••
CHAIRMAN
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Living Lands & Waters This page 76 $2.5 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 -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Living Lands & Waters

What is Living Lands & Waters?
Living Lands & Waters is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in East Moline, United States. To aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nations major rivers and their watersheds.
When was Living Lands & Waters founded?
Living Lands & Waters was founded in 1998.
Who leads Living Lands & Waters?
Mark Werning serves as Treasurer.
Where is Living Lands & Waters located?
Headquartered in East Moline, United States.
What is Living Lands & Waters's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Living Lands & Waters trustworthy?
Living Lands & Waters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Living Lands & Waters's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364244353.
What is Living Lands & Waters's website?
http://www.livinglandsandwaters.org