Unchartered Waters
The organization is an equipping ministry that enhances the vision of the church by providing sports-related resources for the effective communication of the Gospel
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Visit www.uwsportsministry.orgAbout Unchartered Waters
EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH Sharing the Gospel through Sports EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP A DYNAMIC SPORTS CAMP PACKAGE Sports camps provide an effective ministry tool to reach families in your community, continue building relationships with kids already connected to your church and support growth of teen leaders within your church. GET MORE INFORMATION Interested in a…
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Mission
The organization is an equipping ministry that enhances the vision of the church by providing sports-related resources for the effective communication of the Gospel
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Unchartered Waters with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 114,636 religion 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 92% of the 34,987 religion charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnchartered Waters is a registered religion nonprofit based in Lynchburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 841369489. 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 $367K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Unchartered Waters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841369489. 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.
Unchartered Waters 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Unchartered Waters is located in Lynchburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Unchartered Waters has $367K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Unchartered Waters is classified as a Religion 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 $367K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Unchartered Waters. 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, Unchartered Waters 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%). 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.
EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH Sharing the Gospel through Sports EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP A DYNAMIC SPORTS CAMP PACKAGE Sports camps provide an effective ministry tool to reach families in your community, continue building relationships with kids already connected to your church and support growth of teen leaders within your church. GET MORE INFORMATION Interested in a… Unchartered Waters is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $367K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Unchartered Waters are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Unchartered Waters is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841369489, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
UNCHARTERED WATERS 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 (13)
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13 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 34 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Unchartered Waters
- What is Unchartered Waters?
- Unchartered Waters is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lynchburg, United States. EMPOWERING THE LOCAL CHURCH Sharing the Gospel through Sports EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP A DYNAMIC SPORTS CAMP PACKAGE Sports camps provide an effective ministry tool to reach families in your community, continue building relationships with kids already connected to your church and support growth of teen leaders within your church. GET MORE INFORMATION Interested in a…
- When was Unchartered Waters founded?
- Unchartered Waters was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Unchartered Waters?
- Cory Bradow serves as President.
- Where is Unchartered Waters located?
- Headquartered in Lynchburg, VA, United States.
- What is Unchartered Waters's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Unchartered Waters trustworthy?
- Unchartered Waters 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 Unchartered Waters's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841369489.
- What is Unchartered Waters's website?
- http://www.uwsportsministry.org