Forever Our Rivers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Forever Our Rivers is to improve the health and vitality of rivers to ensure a future where water and its connected communities thrive. The Organization strives to inspire people to become educated and active stewards of their local rivers and streams.
- Income
- $48,570
- Spending
- $25,015
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $10,910 spent. Little Salt Program: Stories have the power to inspire action. The Organization has entered into a Model C Fiscal Sponsorship agreement with a Colorado LLC that is producing the Little Salt documentary. Through the fiscal sponsorship of Little Salt, the Organization is helping to bring the story of the Colorado River Basin to life. The film will explore the challenges and connections that unite farmers, ranchers, tribal communities, recreationists, conservationists and growing cities, all of whom depend on this remarkable river system. The Organization will act as Grantor for the purpose of providing financial support for the program by soliciting donations and regranting them when expenditures for the program have been incurred and recorded.
- $9,610 spent. Healthy Rivers, Vibrant Lives Program: Healthy rivers support thriving communities. Through education, outreach and community partnerships, the program connects people with the knowledge and resources needed to support local conservation efforts. The program is building awareness, strengthening connections and inspiring stewardship to protect rivers for generations to come. Grantmaking through this program focuses on community-inspired projects. All projects must demonstrate inclusion in project planning and execution by actively seeking and valuing a variety of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences from the communities the project will serve.
- $2,110 spent. Resilient Colorado River Program: Healthy rivers begin upstream. This program restores the natural processes that keep rivers and streams healthy, from alpine headwaters to desert washes. By supporting nature-based restoration, improving wildlife habitat and reducing wildfire risk, the program is helping to build more resilient watersheds across the Colorado River Basin. Grantmaking through this program focuses on projects that support biodiversity, improve connectivity between streams and their floodplains, restore degraded wildlife habitat by removing invasive species or planting native species, improve breeding and nesting habitat for migratory birds, minimize fire danger and improve the resilience of watersheds, reduce streambank and soil erosion, and improve instream water quality, quantity and temperature.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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