Sarasota Bay Watch Inc
Shellfish restoration - sarasota bay watch's shellfish restoration is a multifaceted collaborative effort which is financially independent of federal, state and local funding. Over 250,000 clams were placed …
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Shellfish restoration - sarasota bay watch's shellfish restoration is a multifaceted collaborative effort which is financially independent of federal, state and local funding. Over 250,000 clams were placed in sarasota bay during this filing's timeframe with over 1,000,000 forthcoming. These natural filter feeders are utilized to clean sarasota bay's waters. Monofilament cleanups - each year derelict fishing gear entangles and kills sarasota bay's iconic seabirds, especially impacting brown pelicans, snowy egrets, cormorant, and great blue herons. Island cleanups - island cleanups get high school students involved in the stewardship of the bay they inherit. Roberts bay contains three unique spoil islands created by the dredging of the inter-coastal waterway.
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Shellfish restoration - sarasota bay watch's shellfish restoration is a multifaceted collaborative effort which is financially independent of federal, state and local funding. Over 250,000 clams were placed in sarasota bay during this filing's timeframe with over 1,000,000 forthcoming. These natural filter feeders are utilized to clean sarasota bay's waters.monofilament cleanups - each year derelict fishing gear entangles and kills sarasota bay's iconic seabirds, especially impacting brown pelicans, snowy egrets, cormorant, and great blue herons.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sarasota Bay Watch Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySarasota Bay Watch Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Osprey, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 262521889. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $96K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sarasota Bay Watch Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262521889. 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.
Sarasota Bay Watch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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.
Sarasota Bay Watch Inc is located in Osprey, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sarasota Bay Watch Inc has $96K in annual revenue. It allocates 48% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% 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.
Sarasota Bay Watch Inc 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 $96K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sarasota Bay Watch Inc. 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, Sarasota Bay Watch Inc 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 48% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Shellfish restoration - sarasota bay watch's shellfish restoration is a multifaceted collaborative effort which is financially independent of federal, state and local funding. Over 250,000 clams were placed in sarasota bay during this filing's timeframe with over 1,000,000 forthcoming. These natural filter feeders are utilized to clean sarasota bay's waters. Monofilament cleanups - each year derelict fishing gear entangles and kills sarasota bay's iconic seabirds, especially impacting brown pelicans, snowy egrets, cormorant, and great blue herons. Island cleanups - island cleanups get high school students involved in the stewardship of the bay they inherit. Roberts bay contains three unique spoil islands created by the dredging of the inter-coastal waterway. Sarasota Bay Watch Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 48% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $96K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Sarasota Bay Watch Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sarasota Bay Watch Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262521889, 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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SARASOTA BAY WATCH INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 40 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Sarasota Bay Watch Inc
- What is Sarasota Bay Watch Inc?
- Sarasota Bay Watch Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Osprey, United States. Shellfish restoration - sarasota bay watch's shellfish restoration is a multifaceted collaborative effort which is financially independent of federal, state and local funding. Over 250,000 clams were placed in sarasota bay during this filing's timeframe with over 1,000,000 forthcoming. These natural filter feeders are utilized to clean sarasota bay's waters. Monofilament cleanups - each year derelict fishing gear entangles and kills sarasota bay's iconic seabirds, especially impacting brown pelicans, snowy egrets, cormorant, and great blue herons. Island cleanups - island cleanups get high school students involved in the stewardship of the bay they inherit. Roberts bay contains three unique spoil islands created by the dredging of the inter-coastal waterway.
- When was Sarasota Bay Watch Inc founded?
- Sarasota Bay Watch Inc was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Sarasota Bay Watch Inc?
- Ronda Ryan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Sarasota Bay Watch Inc located?
- Headquartered in Osprey, FL, United States.
- What is Sarasota Bay Watch Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 48% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sarasota Bay Watch Inc trustworthy?
- Sarasota Bay Watch Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Sarasota Bay Watch Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262521889.
- What is Sarasota Bay Watch Inc's website?
- http://www.sarasotabaywatch.org