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SoundWaters

Mission

Founded in 1989, SoundWaters works to educate children and adults about the wonders and beauty of Long Island Sound and its watershed. Through education, SoundWaters provides people with an understanding and awareness of the changes they can make in their lives and communities to restore, protect, and preserve Long Island Sound and the environment. SoundWaters offers a wide array of educational opportunities for students from kindergarten to college. Programs are offered aboard the schooner SoundWaters, at the SoundWaters Costal Education Center, and at classrooms and field sites throughout the area.

Stamford CT | EIN: 06-1263947

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1281 Cove Road,
Stamford CT 06902

https://www.soundwaters.org

203-323-1978

SoundWaters

Mission

Stamford CT | EIN: 06-1263947

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1281 Cove Road,
Stamford CT 06902

https://www.soundwaters.org

203-323-1978

Beacon Report

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Good
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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:Yes

SCORE100%

Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

SCORE100%

No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:Yes

SCORE100%

Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

SCORE100%

Accountability Panel
Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

Science behind the numbers

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Nonprofit Resources

SoundWaters

Mission

Vision

Goals

SoundWaters

Mission

Vision

Goals

Beacon Report