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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Water Environment Federation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C022
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

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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: 74%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

Water 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
103

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RA
Ralph E••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Training Tomorrow’s Water Workforce Starts Online - Environment+Energy Leader
Feb 2026
www.environmentenergyleader.com
Form filed
$31.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Professor James Mihelcic honored by Water Environment Federation - University of South Florida
Sep 2025
www.usf.edu
Water Environment Federation, Amazon, Penn’s Water Center, and leading utilities of the world launch groundbreaking Wate
Sep 2025
penntoday.upenn.edu
Water Environment Federation HQ eyed for residential conversion in Alexandria - The Business Journals
Aug 2025
www.bizjournals.com
Student environmental club expands to Wichita State - thesunflower.com
May 2025
thesunflower.com
Form filed
$31.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
ODU’s EESA Named Water Environment Federation Student Chapter of the Year - Old Dominion University
Sep 2024
www.odu.edu
Form filed
$26.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
The Water Environment Federation Recognizes Congressman Krishnamoorthi With Its Public Officials Award For His Contribut
Sep 2023
krishnamoorthi.house.gov
Form filed
$23.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$26.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1941
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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