Rock Blue
ROCKBlue's mission is to promote long-lasting global water and sanitation solutions with a focus on building the capacity of utilities. Through predominantly volunteer efforts, ROCKBlue is committed to …
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ROCKBlue is a global nonprofit working towards people in urban areas of developing countries has access to clean water and basic sanitation.
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ROCKBlue's mission is to promote long-lasting global water and sanitation solutions with a focus on building the capacity of utilities. Through predominantly volunteer efforts, ROCKBlue is committed to fostering climate resilience and providing sustainable, accessible, and equitable water and sanitation services. This includes global initiatives such as female leadership empowerment, access to finance, and knowledge management. These efforts and the empowerment of utilities address today's pressing global water and sanitation challenges.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRock Blue is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 465641849. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rock Blue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.
Rock Blue is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rock Blue has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 5% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rock Blue is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rock Blue. 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.
Rock Blue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 5% of expenses go to programs. 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.
ROCKBlue is a global nonprofit working towards people in urban areas of developing countries has access to clean water and basic sanitation. Rock Blue is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Rock Blue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Rock Blue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rock Blue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 465641849, 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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ROCK BLUE 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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Quick facts about Rock Blue
- What is Rock Blue?
- Rock Blue is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Alexandria, United States. ROCKBlue is a global nonprofit working towards people in urban areas of developing countries has access to clean water and basic sanitation.
- When was Rock Blue founded?
- Rock Blue was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Rock Blue?
- Richard Noth serves as Co-Founder and Utility Advisor.
- Where is Rock Blue located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, United States.
- What is Rock Blue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 5% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rock Blue trustworthy?
- Rock Blue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Rock Blue's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 465641849. Registration: 46-5641849 (United States).
- What is Rock Blue's website?
- http://rockblue.org