Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1
Support the purposes of christian community foundation dba waterstone.
Waterstone Supporting Organization
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Visit www.waterstone.orgAbout Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1
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Mission
Support the purposes of christian community foundation dba waterstone.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is a registered community development nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454295864. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $83M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454295864. 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.
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 has $83M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $83M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1. 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, Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
WaterStone guides donors and advisors in complex asset contributions while simplifying giving, minimizing taxes, and maximizing Kingdom impact. Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $83M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454295864, 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
4 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.
WATERSTONE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TRUST 1 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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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 · 14 officers on file
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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 · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1
- What is Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1?
- Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 is a community development 509(a)(3) type i based in Colorado Springs, United States. WaterStone guides donors and advisors in complex asset contributions while simplifying giving, minimizing taxes, and maximizing Kingdom impact.
- When was Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 founded?
- Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1?
- Chris Start serves as Trustee.
- Where is Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
- What is Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 trustworthy?
- Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454295864.
- What is Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1's website?
- http://www.waterstone.org