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Welcome to the Water Environment Federation. Our members work every day to fulfill our mission of inspiring the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. At WEF, we have set our sights on our vision for the future: Life free of water challenges.
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Mission
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Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Water Environment Federation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1941, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented environment 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWater Environment Federation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 530225129. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $31M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Water Environment Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530225129. 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.
Water Environment Federation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
Water Environment Federation is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years.
Based on official tax filings, Water Environment Federation has $31M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Water Environment Federation 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 large organization. It has $31M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Water Environment Federation. 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, Water Environment Federation 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Welcome to the Water Environment Federation. Our members work every day to fulfill our mission of inspiring the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. At WEF, we have set our sights on our vision for the future: Life free of water challenges. Water Environment Federation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $31M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Water Environment Federation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530225129, 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.
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Training Tomorrow’s Water Workforce Starts Online - Environment+Energy Leader
Professor James Mihelcic honored by Water Environment Federation - University of South Florida
Water Environment Federation, Amazon, Penn’s Water Center, and leading utilities of the world launch groundbreaking Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence - Penn Today
Water Environment Federation HQ eyed for residential conversion in Alexandria - The Business Journals
Student environmental club expands to Wichita State - thesunflower.com
ODU’s EESA Named Water Environment Federation Student Chapter of the Year - Old Dominion University
The Water Environment Federation Recognizes Congressman Krishnamoorthi With Its Public Officials Award For His Contributions To Clean Water Policy - House.gov
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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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 71 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 · 1941
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Water Environment Federation
- What is Water Environment Federation?
- Water Environment Federation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. Welcome to the Water Environment Federation. Our members work every day to fulfill our mission of inspiring the water community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. At WEF, we have set our sights on our vision for the future: Life free of water challenges.
- When was Water Environment Federation founded?
- Water Environment Federation was founded in 1941.
- Who leads Water Environment Federation?
- Ralph Exton serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Water Environment Federation located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States.
- What is Water Environment Federation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Water Environment Federation trustworthy?
- Water Environment Federation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Water Environment Federation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530225129.
- What is Water Environment Federation's website?
- http://www.wef.org