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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Spokane River Forum

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Founded
Headquarters
Spokane, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

The Spokane River Forums mission is to create materials, events and activities that promote regional dialogues for sustaining a healthy river system while meeting the needs of a growing population.

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: 95%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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)
$0.94
Program$0.94
95% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Spokane River Forum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Spokane River Forum is a registered environment nonprofit based in Spokane, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 611566039. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $209K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Spokane River Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611566039. 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.

Spokane River Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Spokane River Forum is located in Spokane, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Spokane River Forum has $209K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Spokane River Forum 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 $209K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Spokane River Forum. 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, Spokane River Forum 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Educate the public by means of a EnviroCertified waste directory. Spokane River Forum is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $209K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Spokane River Forum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spokane River Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611566039, 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
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Doris A••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Spokane 5th graders present Spokane River research to WA lawmakers - KXLY.com
Jan 2025
www.kxly.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Low summer flows on the Spokane River prompt city’s water conservation rules - The Spokesman-Review
Aug 2024
www.spokesman.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Power of Water: Spokane's river and aquifer threatened by climate change, population growth - KXLY.com
Apr 2023
www.kxly.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Ramp Launches New River Access - City of Spokane, Washington
Jul 2019
my.spokanecity.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
City Parks & Recreation Opens New Downtown Spokane River Access Point - City of Spokane, Washington
Aug 2015
my.spokanecity.org
Water quality remains issue on Spokane River - The Spokesman-Review
Jul 2008
www.spokesman.com

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • 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 · 2009
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Spokane River Forum

What is Spokane River Forum?
Spokane River Forum is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spokane, United States. Educate the public by means of a EnviroCertified waste directory.
When was Spokane River Forum founded?
Spokane River Forum was founded in 2009.
Who leads Spokane River Forum?
Doris Avery serves as Executive Director.
Where is Spokane River Forum located?
Headquartered in Spokane, WA, United States.
What is Spokane River Forum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Spokane River Forum trustworthy?
Spokane River Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Spokane River Forum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611566039. Registration: 61-1566039 (United States).
What is Spokane River Forum's website?
http://spokaneriver.net