The Water Council Inc
To align the regional fresh water research community and water-related industries to establish (continued from page 1 question 1) the milwaukee region as the global capital for fresh …
Water Council Inc
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Visit www.thewatercouncil.comAbout The Water Council Inc
The Water Council: Where Water Works® Built on more than a century of freshwater innovation in southeastern Wisconsin, we have coalesced one of the most concentrated water technology clusters in…
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Mission
To align the regional fresh water research community and water-related industries to establish (continued from page 1 question 1) the milwaukee region as the global capital for fresh water research and education.
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· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Water Council Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Water Council Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, 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 264222978. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Water Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264222978. 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.
The Water Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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.
The Water Council Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Water Council Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.
The Water Council Inc 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Water Council 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, The Water Council 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 Water Council: Where Water Works® Built on more than a century of freshwater innovation in southeastern Wisconsin, we have coalesced one of the most concentrated water technology clusters in… The Water Council Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to The Water Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Water Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264222978, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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THE WATER COUNCIL 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 (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · 91 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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Water Council Inc
- What is The Water Council Inc?
- The Water Council Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. The Water Council: Where Water Works® Built on more than a century of freshwater innovation in southeastern Wisconsin, we have coalesced one of the most concentrated water technology clusters in…
- When was The Water Council Inc founded?
- The Water Council Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads The Water Council Inc?
- Dean Amhaus serves as President & CEO.
- Where is The Water Council Inc located?
- Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
- What is The Water Council Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Water Council Inc trustworthy?
- The Water Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 The Water Council Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264222978.
- What is The Water Council Inc's website?
- http://www.thewatercouncil.com