Springs Stewardship Institute
We promote and improve scientific understanding and stewardship of springs ecosystems and the riparian systems they support. We pursue this mission through research, sharing information, stewardship, and collaboration. …
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The primary focus of our program is to inventory and assess springs ecosystems, and to make recommendations to land managers about improved stewardship. Land managers include private landowners, federal and state agencies, tribes, and other NGOs. Crews inventoried and reported on 324 springs during 2021, collecting physical and biological data and conducting an ecological assessment. Most of our support came from the US Forest Service. SSI has an MOU with the national-level forest service to manage all of their springs data. We also conducted ecological inventories for two nonprofit organizations and a private landowner. SSI developed and hosts Springs Online at springsdata.org. This online relational database contains information about 157,867 springs, primarily across the western United States. Data includes flow, …
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Mission
We promote and improve scientific understanding and stewardship of springs ecosystems and the riparian systems they support. We pursue this mission through research, sharing information, stewardship, and collaboration. We work closely with individuals and organizations with similar goals to plan and conduct springs research and disseminate the results. We provide information, trainings, advisement, tools, and expertise, both directly and electronically, to interested springs stewards. With the goal of reaching a broad and inclusive audience, we conduct outreach and education by publishing our findings and providing lectures and other presentations. We provide advisement and assistance to agencies conducting restoration or other management activities that promote the ecological care of springs. These strategies are designed to advance sustainable ecological stewardship of springs ecosystems for the benefit of nature and humanity.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Springs Stewardship Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 7,611 science & technology 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySprings Stewardship Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Flagstaff, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 852866689. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $705K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Springs Stewardship Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852866689. 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.
Springs Stewardship Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Springs Stewardship Institute is located in Flagstaff, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Springs Stewardship Institute has $705K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Springs Stewardship Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $705K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Springs Stewardship Institute. 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, Springs Stewardship Institute 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
The primary focus of our program is to inventory and assess springs ecosystems, and to make recommendations to land managers about improved stewardship. Land managers include private landowners, federal and state agencies, tribes, and other NGOs. Crews inventoried and reported on 324 springs during 2021, collecting physical and biological data and conducting an ecological assessment. Most of our support came from the US Forest Service. SSI has an MOU with the national-level forest service to manage all of their springs data. We also conducted ecological inventories for two nonprofit organizations and a private landowner. SSI developed and hosts Springs Online at springsdata.org. This online relational database contains information about 157,867... Springs Stewardship Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $705K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Springs Stewardship Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Springs Stewardship Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852866689, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SPRINGS STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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A treasure hunt for wild springs in Arizona’s desert - AZ Luminaria
Hidden Waters: The story of disappearing and endangered springs in North America - The Globe and Mail
NAU professor a collaborator on research, published in a special-edition journal, addressing need for conservation of springs in drying climate – The NAU Review - The NAU Review
Oases of the future? Springs as potential hydrologic refugia in drying climates - ESA Journals
Vital springs need protection and study - The NAU Review
Drought sucking Canyon springs dry - Arizona Daily Sun
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 25 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Springs Stewardship Institute
- What is Springs Stewardship Institute?
- Springs Stewardship Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Flagstaff, United States. The primary focus of our program is to inventory and assess springs ecosystems, and to make recommendations to land managers about improved stewardship. Land managers include private landowners, federal and state agencies, tribes, and other NGOs. Crews inventoried and reported on 324 springs during 2021, collecting physical and biological data and conducting an ecological assessment. Most of our support came from the US Forest Service. SSI has an MOU with the national-level forest service to manage all of their springs data. We also conducted ecological inventories for two nonprofit organizations and a private landowner. SSI developed and hosts Springs Online at springsdata.org. This online relational database contains information about 157,867 springs, primarily across the western United States. Data includes flow, water chemistry, vegetation, invertebrates, vertebrates, geomorphology, georeferencing, and images. It offers robust reporting capacity with downloads to Excel, Word, and GIS files. It also includes a spatial module that allows users to upload boundaries, apply various basemaps, and symbolize data. The database provides free access to 1,250 users - students, researchers, landowners, agencies, tribes, and other nonprofit organizations. SSI provides educational material, training, and tools for the general public, students, researchers, landowners, agencies, tribes, and other nonprofit organizations. We provide protocols, general information about springs, a user guide for the online database, images, and a dichotomous key to identify springs types. In 2021 due to Covid, most of this information was made available through our website at SpringStewardshipInstitute.org, and through 30+ online meetings and trainings.
- When was Springs Stewardship Institute founded?
- Springs Stewardship Institute was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Springs Stewardship Institute?
- Jeri Ledbetter serves as CFO.
- Where is Springs Stewardship Institute located?
- Headquartered in Flagstaff, AZ, United States.
- What is Springs Stewardship Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Springs Stewardship Institute trustworthy?
- Springs Stewardship Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Springs Stewardship Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 852866689.
- What is Springs Stewardship Institute's website?
- http://springstewardshipinstitute.org