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Santa Fe Watershed Association

THE MISSION OF THE SANTA FE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SANTA FE RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Santa Fe Watershed Association

Santa Fe Watershed Association is a environment organization based in SANTA FE, United States. Annual revenue: $295K. EIN: 860996109.

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Fe, NM
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

The mission of the santa fe watershed association is to protect and restore the santa fe river and its watershed.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.0% of total expenses ($39,829 of $331,957).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Santa Fe Watershed Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Santa Fe Watershed Association draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

Santa Fe Watershed Association is a registered environment nonprofit based in Santa Fe, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 860996109. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $413K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Santa Fe Watershed Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860996109. 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.

Santa Fe Watershed Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Santa Fe Watershed Association is located in Santa Fe, NM, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 1413 2nd St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Santa Fe Watershed Association has $413K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Santa Fe Watershed Association 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 small organization. It has $413K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Santa Fe Watershed Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Santa Fe Watershed Association 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Santa Fe Watershed Association is a environment organization based in SANTA FE, United States. Annual revenue: $295K. EIN: 860996109. Santa Fe Watershed Association is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $413K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Santa Fe Watershed Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Santa Fe Watershed Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860996109, 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
$100K-$1M
70% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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George F S•••••
President

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 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 · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Santa Fe Watershed Association

What is Santa Fe Watershed Association?
Santa Fe Watershed Association is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Fe, United States. Santa Fe Watershed Association is a environment organization based in SANTA FE, United States. Annual revenue: $295K. EIN: 860996109.
When was Santa Fe Watershed Association founded?
Santa Fe Watershed Association was founded in 2001.
Who leads Santa Fe Watershed Association?
George F Schott serves as President.
Where is Santa Fe Watershed Association located?
Headquartered in Santa Fe, NM, United States.
What is Santa Fe Watershed Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
Is Santa Fe Watershed Association trustworthy?
Santa Fe Watershed Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Santa Fe Watershed Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 860996109.
What is Santa Fe Watershed Association's website?
https://www.santafewatershed.org