Clearwater Resource Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To engage the community and facilitate efforts that will enhance, sustain, conserve and protect the natural resources and rural lifestyle of the Clearwater Watershed for present and future generations.
- Income
- $97,236
- Spending
- $96,961
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
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 (3)
- $60,861 spent. Forest Restoration and Wildfire safety - The Clearwater Valley contains thousands of acres of forests, much of it public lands. The wildland-urban interface surrounding the community of Seeley Lake places it at risk of wildfire from all directions. CRC's fuel mitigation program is designed to assist private landowners with treating hazardous fuels, thus reducing the fire risk to homes/properties. CRC's Director of Terrestrial Programs responds to landowner requests for property evaluation and if qualified, assists in acquiring cost-share grants from public funds to achieve fuel and fire-risk reduction. In addition, CRC leads collaborative efforts across state and federal agencies to conduct cross-boundary efforts for fuel mitigation and forest restoration activities
- $31,540 spent. Water Quality - Over 80% of the public identify maintaining water quality of lakes and streams as a high priority. We live in one of the few areas where water is still cold and pure. CRC works to monitor and protect that resource and have instituted various projects conducted by staff and volunteers to analyze lake and stream water quality and monitor lakes for invasive species.
- $1,365 spent. Education and Outreach-People are a critical aspect of environmental work. People also provide manpower, funds, and ideas to ensure programs are effective and long lasting. In order to make sure community members are aware of the benefits and conservation needs of the natural resources in our watershed, we have instituted a number of demonstration projects, community programs, and public outreach activities.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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