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St Johns Riverkeeper Inc

EIN 59-3611338 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEFEND THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AND ADVOCATE FOR ITS PROTECTION.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$908,815
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
24.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
9
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$97,500, 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 24.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 118% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (2)
  1. $417,178 spent. PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKING AND RULEMAKING INITIATIVES TO ADVOCATE FOR PROTECTIVE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, WATER CONSERVATION, AND POLICIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE HEALTH OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER. WORKED TO ENSURE CONSISTENT COMPLIANCE BY PERMITEES, SUFFICIENT ENFORCEMENTS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND PROTECTIVE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR NPDES, CUP, AND ERP PERMITS. INVESTIGATED CITIZEN COMPLAINTS REGARDING POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND TOOK ACTION WHEN NECESSARY TO ENSURE PROPER RESOLUTION. ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IMPACTING THE HEALTH OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER.MONITORED THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER BY COLLECTING AND TESTING WATER SAMPLES, REVIEWING AND ANALYZING DATA, AND MEASURING AND ASSESSING THE GROWTH OF SUBMERGED AQUATIC VEGETATION.
  2. $395,920 spent. ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPERS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZED RIVER CLEANUPS, PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH, PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS GROUPS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ISSUES IMPACTING THE ST. JOHNS AND ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ORGANIZED GET YOUR FEET WET OUTINGS, SUCH AS HIKES AND BOAT TRIPS, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE THE ST. JOHNS RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED AND INSPIRE ACTION.

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 November 6, 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 May 2000.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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