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Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated

To provide artistic education by providing a residency/retreat for ceramic artists from across the country and abroad who create in clay and participate in the clay arts as …

Watershed Center For The Ceramic

Arts & Culture Edgecomb, ME EIN: 010427824 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated

Watershed Ceramics, in midcoast Maine, offers residencies, workshops, educational initiatives, exhibitions, and more for artists who work in clay.

Founded
Headquarters
Edgecomb, ME
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

To provide artistic education by providing a residency/retreat for ceramic artists from across the country and abroad who create in clay and participate in the clay arts as well as providing community education programs in the mid-coast maine area and nationally.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.48%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.67
Program$0.67

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture 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 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Edgecomb, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 010427824. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010427824. 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.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is located in Edgecomb, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated. 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, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

Watershed Ceramics, in midcoast Maine, offers residencies, workshops, educational initiatives, exhibitions, and more for artists who work in clay. Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010427824, 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
$1M-$10M
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David S E•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M 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 this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 120 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 120 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 · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated

What is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated?
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Edgecomb, United States. Watershed Ceramics, in midcoast Maine, offers residencies, workshops, educational initiatives, exhibitions, and more for artists who work in clay.
When was Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated founded?
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated was founded in 1986.
Who leads Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated?
David S East serves as Executive Director.
Where is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Edgecomb, ME, United States.
What is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated trustworthy?
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010427824.
What is Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts Incorporated's website?
http://www.watershedceramics.org