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Duwamish River Cleanupcoalition-Technical Advisory Group

EIN 20-4629856 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Elevate the voice of those impacted by the Duwamish River pollution and other environmental injustices for a clean, healthy, equitable environment for people and wildlife. We promote place-keeping and prioritize community capacity and resilience.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
42.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
13
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$105,769, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 42.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $443,107 spent. SUPER FUND, CLEAN AIR, AND CLIMATE Our goal is to elevate community concerns related to environmental and climate justice and realize meaningful institutional change through policy and laws at the local, state, and federal levels of government. DRCC understands that we must lead with collective community power and hold decision makers accountable to eliminate unfair climate impacts on communities of colors. The Duwamish Valleys vulnerability to sea level rise, increasing temperatures and air pollution mean that climate change events will have a great impact on this community compared to wealthier and healthier areas in Seattle. Our Clean Air Program seeks to bring together the wide range of private and public agencies with vested interests in air quality and the impact of industry or business in the Duwamish Valley. We identify the root causes of asthma rates in the Duwamish Valley and created an action plan, paired with strong performance measures which will be developed to hold actors accountable and turn the curve on asthma rates in the Duwamish Valley.
  2. $303,450 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DRCC supports youth internship programs including the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, DVYC. DVYC is a youth engagement program focusing on environmental, climate justice and green job skills. Through lessions about environmental justice, community issues, and hands-on service projects, DVYC provides a critical pathway towards education and employment goals, particularly green jobs, for participants. By providing experiences that are limited to our youth at home or school, DVYC enriches and builds upon their own lived experiences, while addressing health outcomes and environmental justice issues. Last year, over 350 youth participated and graduated from our seasonal cohort youth program. Majority of our youth are local from the community and represent the Black, Indigenous, Inmigrant and Refugees communities Youth helped collect more than 800 lbs of trash and debris. They also supported planting and or giving more than 129 trees to community and 900 pounds of compost. DVYC provided more than 4,000 meals per year for our youth.
  3. $195,152 spent. ADVOCACY STEWARDSHIP DRCCs Advocacy and Community Resilience program addresses fundamental community capacity issues, including anti-displacement via affordable housing and local, living-wage job and career pathways grassroots organizing via support of community-based organizations, both non-profit and volunteer-run and action towards climate resilience via education and community-led activism. The program engages with about 750 community members annually through meetings and events that vary from monthly to quarterly to bi-annually.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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