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Ouachita River Valley Association

EIN 71-0792934 · Camden, AR

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTES THE NAVIGATION,RECREATION,WATER SUPPLY, FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, AND FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION.

Income
$72,140
Spending
$66,156
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. $66,156 spent. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS ACTIVITIES: PROMOTION OF THE OUACHITA RIVER USAGE FOR NAVIGATION, WATER SUPPLY, CONSERVATION, RECREATION, AND FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION. INSPECTION BARGE TRIPS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE PUBLIC SEPTEMBER, 2010. HOLDING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS ON ISSUES AND LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE OUACHITA RIVER. STRENGTHENING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, US COAST GUARD, AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICALS FOR PROMOTION OF THE OUACHITA RIVER USAGE. ANNUAL MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC WITH LEGISLATORS ON FUNDING FOR THE OUACHITA RIVER IN MARCH, 2010. MEETING WITH MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION IN APRIL, 2010. ISSUING NEWSLETTERS AND MEDIA NEWS RELEASES AND KEEPING WEB SITE CURRENT ISSUE NEW ORVA BROCHURE 7-2010.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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