Whidbey Watershed Stewards
Whidbey watershed stewards promotes nearshore and watershed health by linking water, land, wildlife,and people on whidbey island through education, research, and restoration.
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Education: Working closely with the South Whidbey School District, various natural science educational programs were developed. In the spring, schools across South and Central Whidbey attended grade appropriate K to 5th grade classes in their schools and at the Outdoor Classroom where small groups of students explored the forest and stream ecosystems and the plants and creatures who live in them. Spring 2022 programs centered around "Birds in the Ecosystem". Approx. 415 students. In the fall, grades K through 4th in schools across the South end of Whidbey Island participated in classroom programs and field trips to the Outdoor Classroom that explored our fascinating Food Webs. Students rotated through various hands-on learning activities appropriate for their grade level. Approx. 360 …
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Whidbey watershed stewards promotes nearshore and watershed health by linking water, land, wildlife,and people on whidbey island through education, research, and restoration.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWhidbey Watershed Stewards is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Langley, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 911656570. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $85K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Whidbey Watershed Stewards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911656570. 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.
Whidbey Watershed Stewards has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Whidbey Watershed Stewards is located in Langley, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Whidbey Watershed Stewards has $85K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Whidbey Watershed Stewards is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $85K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Whidbey Watershed Stewards. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Whidbey Watershed Stewards 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.
Education: Working closely with the South Whidbey School District, various natural science educational programs were developed. In the spring, schools across South and Central Whidbey attended grade appropriate K to 5th grade classes in their schools and at the Outdoor Classroom where small groups of students explored the forest and stream ecosystems and the plants and creatures who live in them. Spring 2022 programs centered around "Birds in the Ecosystem". Approx. 415 students. In the fall, grades K through 4th in schools across the South end of Whidbey Island participated in classroom programs and field trips to the Outdoor Classroom that explored our fascinating Food Webs. Students rotated through various... Whidbey Watershed Stewards is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $85K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Whidbey Watershed Stewards are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Whidbey Watershed Stewards is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911656570, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WHIDBEY WATERSHED STEWARDS 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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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Whidbey Watershed Stewards
- What is Whidbey Watershed Stewards?
- Whidbey Watershed Stewards is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Langley, United States. Education: Working closely with the South Whidbey School District, various natural science educational programs were developed. In the spring, schools across South and Central Whidbey attended grade appropriate K to 5th grade classes in their schools and at the Outdoor Classroom where small groups of students explored the forest and stream ecosystems and the plants and creatures who live in them. Spring 2022 programs centered around "Birds in the Ecosystem". Approx. 415 students. In the fall, grades K through 4th in schools across the South end of Whidbey Island participated in classroom programs and field trips to the Outdoor Classroom that explored our fascinating Food Webs. Students rotated through various hands-on learning activities appropriate for their grade level. Approx. 360 students During June, July and August three different Summer Camp programs, in partnership with the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation, were developed and conducted at the Outdoor Classroom. The Nature Explorers for ages 4 & 5 explored the wonders and beauty of the natural world through art and naturebased crafts. The Planet Protectors for ages 6-8 focused on improving the world around us, by learning about local environmental issues and discovering important solutions. The third program, Biomimicry Builders, for ages 9-11 investigated how the natural world inspires the work of scientists and engineers. Student/campers then created their own biomimicry inventions. 37 Students. Salmon in the Classroom program: instructed 3rd and 5th grade students about the life cycle of salmon. Salmon eggs were provided to the school and reared in the school aquariums in conjunction with salmon life cycle lessons. When the fish hatched and reached fry stage, they were released by groups of students with their teachers and families into Maxwelton Creek at Whidbey Watershed Stewards' Outdoor Classroom. Approx. 50 students. Community education was provided to the public through events, newsletters, website
- When was Whidbey Watershed Stewards founded?
- Whidbey Watershed Stewards was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Whidbey Watershed Stewards?
- Robert Gentz serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Whidbey Watershed Stewards located?
- Headquartered in Langley, WA, United States.
- What is Whidbey Watershed Stewards's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Whidbey Watershed Stewards trustworthy?
- Whidbey Watershed Stewards has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Whidbey Watershed Stewards's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911656570.
- What is Whidbey Watershed Stewards's website?
- http://www.whidbeywatersheds.org