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Environment : Environmental Protection and Conservation

Anacostia Watershed Society

Clean the water, recover the shores, honor the heritage

four stars

91.28

4302 Baltimore Avenue Bladensburg, MD 20710
tel: (301) 699-6204   Web Site
EIN: 52-1666511

Board Leadership
Elissa Feldman
Chair

CEO
James Foster
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.28 four stars
  Financial 88.34 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Anacostia Watershed Society's mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River for the benefit of all living in its watershed and for future generations. Our ultimate vision, in keeping with the Clean Water Act, is to restore and sustain the Anacostia as a swimmable and fishable river for the health and well-being of all by 2025 and beyond.

The Anacostia Watershed Society's mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River for the benefit of all living in its watershed and for future generations. Our ultimate vision, in keeping with the Clean Water Act, is to restore and sustain the Anacostia as a swimmable and fishable river for the health and well-being of all by 2025 and beyond.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Area of land, in hectares, directly controlled by the organization and under sustainable cultivation or sustainable stewardship
15
Number of invasive species removed from managed area(s)
85,377
Total pounds of debris collected
118,000
Number of trees planted
854
Number of teachers trained
206
Number of students educated through field trips
7,579
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

88.34

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.7%
  Administrative Expenses 8.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.45
  Program Expenses Growth 5.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 13.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Anacostia Watershed Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Anacostia Watershed Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Anacostia Watershed Society (MD) 91.28 four stars
Great River Greening (MN) 93.55 four stars
Delaware Riverkeeper Network (PA) 86.94 three stars
American Rivers (DC) 91.28 four stars
Blue Water Baltimore (MD) 91.16 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,382,775
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $56,195
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,056,419
Total Contributions $2,495,389
   Program Service Revenue $135,087
Total Primary Revenue $2,630,476
   Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,630,476
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,280,074
   Administrative Expenses $256,352
   Fundraising Expenses $187,518
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,723,944
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-93,468
   
Net Assets $1,375,444

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Stewardship $1,247,210 54.7%
Environmental Education $732,692 32.1%
Advocacy $163,988 7.2%

Ratings History
Anacostia Watershed Society has received 7 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 02/01/2020 91.28 four stars
2017-12 03/01/2019 90.58 four stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 90.88 four stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 92.32 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 95.14 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 94.48 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 92.82 four stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 90.32 four stars
2011-12 05/01/2013 86.19 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1666511
Name in IRS Master File ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY INC
NTEE Code C32
NTEE Classification Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NTEE Type Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 1990
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$106,485 3.90% James R. Foster President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Anacostia Watershed Society (MD) 91.28 four stars
Blue Water Baltimore (MD) 91.16 four stars
James River Association (VA) 94.20 four stars
Great River Greening (MN) 93.55 four stars
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust (CA) 91.79 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Anacostia Watershed Society
4302 Baltimore Avenue
Bladensburg, MD 20710
tel: (301) 699-6204
fax: (301) 699-3317
EIN: 52-1666511

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Board Leadership

Elissa Feldman
Chair

CEO

James Foster
President, CEO

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