Quinnipiac River Watershed Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To restore the Quinnipiac River for the health and enjoyment of all individuals and communities along its reach to be informed stewards of the river.
- Income
- $27,372
- Spending
- $39,461
- Reserves
- 19.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $400 spent. River Monitoring Program- 175 students - Sole purpose of trainingand educating high school and elementary students by participating in "hands on" experiments to support theories and concepts explained in the classroom that will connect them to the evviornment, the community and the river. Part of 3M Grant ($48,000)
- $400 spent. Trout in the Classroom - 250 students - Students learn how to raise trout in tanks in their classroom where fish are raised from eggs and released into the river at their annual field trips. There are currentlt three high schools and one elementary school participating in the program. Part of 3M Grant ($48,000)
- $400 spent. Independent Study/PLE - 4 students - Local high school students participate in Personalized Learning Experiences under the supervision of QRWA members and volunteers who hold degrees and certifications in biology, enviornmental science, ecology and master gardening. Part of 3M Grant ($48,000)
- $2,850 spent. Provided Canoe and Kayak classes for local college four times a year. Classes included training on flat water pond at our location in Meriden and other locations in the watershed.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1983.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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