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Savannah Riverkeeper Incorporated

EIN 58-2630660 · Augusta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER'S (SRK) MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, THE INTEGRITY OF ITS WATERSHED AND TO PROMOTE AN ENLIGHTENED STEWARDSHIP OF THIS UNIQUE HERITAGE.

Income
$461,387
Spending
$439,531
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
10
Volunteers
1,800
Highest pay
$53,880, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $403,064 spent. SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (SRK) CREATES COLLABORATIVE GROUPS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE SAVANNAH RIVER THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. SRK FOSTERS AND SUSTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENHANCE ACCESS, ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. THOSE EFFORTS INCLUDE BUILDING AND SUPPORTING AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER BASE ACROSS THE SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN, CREATING ADVOCACY AND ACTION TOOLKITS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FACILITATING COLLABORATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE LOCAL AND BASIN-WIDE INITIATIVES. SRK SERVES AS THE CENTRAL DATA HUB FOR WATER QUALITY, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT PARTNERS, INFORM DECISION MAKING AND DRIVE ACTION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SRK'S DATA DEMOCRATIZATION PROGRAM ("KNOW YOUR RIVER" INITIATIVE). PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE TRAINING THE PUBLIC FOR "ADOPT A STREAM" WHICH INCLUDES WATER QUALITY SAMPLING. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED BOATS AND LARGE DEBRIS FROM THE SAVANNAH RIVER. MONITOR THE POLLUTERS THROUGH PATROLS. SUBMIT OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE EPA REGARDING ISSUES LIKE HARBOR DEEPENING,PLANT VOGLE NUCLEAR PLANT WATER USAGE AND ORGANIZATIONS ALONG THE 420 MILE WATER BASIN. HOLDING COMMUNITY TRASH, LITTER, TIRES AND DEBRIS CLEANUPS. SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (SRK) CREATES COLLABORATIVE GROUPS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE SAVANNAH RIVER THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. SRK FOSTERS AND SUSTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENHANCE ACCESS, ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. THOSE EFFORTS INCLUDE BUILDING AND SUPPORTING AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER BASE ACROSS THE SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN, CREATING ADVOCACY AND ACTION TOOLKITS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND FACILITATING COLLABORATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE LOCAL AND BASIN-WIDE INITIATIVES. SRK SERVES AS THE CENTRAL DATA HUB FOR WATER QUALITY, TO PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION TO SUPPORT PARTNERS, INFORM DECISION MAKING AND DRIVE ACTION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SRK'S DATA DEMOCRATIZATION PROGRAM ("KNOW YOUR RIVER" INITIATIVE). PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE TRAINING THE PUBLIC FOR "ADOPT A STREAM" WHICH INCLUDES WATER QUALITY SAMPLING. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED BOATS AND LARGE DEBRIS FROM THE SAVANNAH RIVER. MONITOR THE POLLUTERS THROUGH PATROLS. SUBMIT OFFICIAL COMMENTS TO THE EPA REGARDING ISSUES LIKE HARBOR DEEPENING,PLANT VOGLE NUCLEAR PLANT WATER USAGE AND ORGANIZATIONS ALONG THE 420 MILE WATER BASIN. HOLDING COMMUNITY TRASH, LITTER, TIRES AND DEBRIS CLEANUPS.

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 August 2001.

    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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