Waterkeeper Alliance Inc
Waterkeeper Alliance protects our right to clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet.
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Waterkeeper Alliance protects our right to clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet.
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Mission
Waterkeeper Alliance protects our right to clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet.
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
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 30,143 environment 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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyWaterkeeper Alliance Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 134071318. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 134071318. 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.
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 180 Maiden Lane, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% 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.
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc 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 $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Waterkeeper Alliance Inc. 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, Waterkeeper Alliance 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Waterkeeper Alliance protects our right to clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet. Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Waterkeeper Alliance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134071318, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Joe Cavanaugh's tenure as Calusa Waterkeeper over after 11 months - WGCU
Waterkeeper Alliance - Urbanize Atlanta
Waterkeeper Alliance, Partners Sue to Stop Coal Plants from Poisoning Our Water - Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance, Partners Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters - Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance Urges Zeldin to Reject PFAS-Laden Pesticides - Waterkeeper
#MUBB Falls 100-77 To Indiana In Waterkeeper Alliance Invitational - Marquette University Athletics
#MUBB Faces Indiana Sunday In Waterkeeper Alliance Invitational - Marquette University Athletics
Waterkeeper Alliance Files FOIA Request to Uncover EPA’s Backroom Dealings on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water – Waterkeeper - Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance and Allies Sue EPA for Abandoning Slaughterhouse Water Pollution Rules - Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance Secures Major Legal Win Requiring EPA to Reconsider Outdated Industrial Water Pollution Standards – Waterkeeper - Waterkeeper
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 61 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Waterkeeper Alliance Inc
- What is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc?
- Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Waterkeeper Alliance protects our right to clean, healthy, and abundant water for all people and the planet.
- When was Waterkeeper Alliance Inc founded?
- Waterkeeper Alliance Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Waterkeeper Alliance Inc?
- Marc Yaggi serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States. The charity operates in 35 countries.
- What is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc trustworthy?
- Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 134071318.
- What is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's website?
- https://waterkeeper.org/