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Watershed Ministries Inc

Serving the people of eastern north carolina through biblical counseling and teaching in order to bring the light of the gospel into the darkest places of peoples lives.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Watershed Ministries Inc

Serving the people of eastern north carolina through biblical counseling and teaching in order to bring the light of the gospel into the darkest places of peoples lives

Founded
Headquarters
Atlantic Beach, NC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
F60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Serving the people of eastern north carolina through biblical counseling and teaching in order to bring the light of the gospel into the darkest places of peoples lives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($129,928)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Watershed Ministries Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Atlantic Beach, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 465284882. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $170K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Watershed Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.

Watershed Ministries Inc is located in Atlantic Beach, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Watershed Ministries Inc has $170K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Watershed Ministries Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $170K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Watershed Ministries 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.

Watershed Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Serving the people of eastern north carolina through biblical counseling and teaching in order to bring the light of the gospel into the darkest places of peoples lives Watershed Ministries Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among health charities registered in United States: Watershed Ministries Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $170K is below the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Watershed Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Watershed Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 465284882, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ER
Eric Tellefsen
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy H•••••
BOOKKEEPPER
BR
Britney B••••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Cathy T••••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
ER
Eric T••••••••
Treasurer
FR
Frikkie G••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Matt D•••••
PRESIDENT/SE
MI
Michelle H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sallie N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
YV
Yvonne S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Darcee Wick Obituary - Clayton, NC - Dignity Memorial
Nov 2020
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Peer charities

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Watershed Ministries Inc This page 89 $169,674 100%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Watershed Ministries Inc

What is Watershed Ministries Inc?
Watershed Ministries Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Atlantic Beach, United States. Serving the people of eastern north carolina through biblical counseling and teaching in order to bring the light of the gospel into the darkest places of peoples lives
When was Watershed Ministries Inc founded?
Watershed Ministries Inc was founded in 2014.
Who leads Watershed Ministries Inc?
Eric Tellefsen serves as Treasurer.
Where is Watershed Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlantic Beach, United States.
What is Watershed Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Watershed Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Watershed Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 465284882.
What is Watershed Ministries Inc's website?
http://www.watershedministries.org