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Memphremagog Watershed Association

EIN 77-0692704 · Newport, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN THE CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEMPHREMAGOG WATERSHED, TO MONITOR AND PROTECT QUALITY AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND TO PRESERVE THE SCENIC, HISTORIC AND ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE WATERSHED.

Income
$614,190
Spending
$571,329
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (5)
  1. $125,979 spent. AQUATIC NUISANCE CONTROL GRANT (ANC) - REGIONAL PARTNER - COORDINATE AND OVERSEEE FOR THE STATE GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO CONTROL AND REDUCE THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. BENEFITS ALL LAKESHORE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF THE AREA WATERS - ESTIMATED TO BE 300,000 PEOPLE.
  2. VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE/GREAT LAKES FISHERIES COMMISSION - RIPARIAN LANDS GRANT/CLYDE RIVER WATERSHED: MAP, ASSESS AND PRIORITIZE RIPARIAN LANDS FOR LAND OWNER LEAD CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF BUFFER ZONE. DIRECT LANDOWNER BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 725, INDIRECT BENEFIT OF ALL LAKE USERS ESTIMATED AT 170,000
  3. WATERSHED UNITED VERMONT (1) ANNUAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT: ASSIST VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION STAFF WITH THE UPDATING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MEMPHREMAGOG TACTICAL BASIN PLAN; (2) MISCELLANEOUS MUNICIPAL STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: IMPLEMENTING STORMWATER PROJECTS IN COMMUNITIES. BENEFIT ALL WATERSHED RESIDENTS AND USERS - 300,000.
  4. $438,929 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CONTINUING ONTO COLLEGE WITH A SCIENCE OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR. THREE GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR = 1,500
  5. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CONTINUING ONTO COLLEGE WITH A SCIENCE OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJOR. THREE GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR = 1,500

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 October 2009.

    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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