Nonprofit · EIN 23-7083760
AMERICAN WHITEWATER
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,395,397 | $2,510,140 | -$114,743 | $2,433,783 | $287,408 | $2,146,375 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,419,301 | $2,069,402 | $349,899 | $2,519,344 | $270,757 | $2,248,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,062,661
- of which government grants
- $318,091
- Membership dues
- $466,167
- Program service revenue
- $215,303
- Investment income
- $31,954
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,007
- Net income from fundraising events
- $51,604
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $33,875
- Other revenue
- $85,479
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $136,766
- Other salaries and wages
- $961,061
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,380,806
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,920
- Occupancy
- $43,030
- Travel
- $111,083
- Depreciation
- $29,654
- Program services (functional)
- $2,028,904
- Management and general (functional)
- $445,557
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,519,344
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,433,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $287,408
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,146,375
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $416,741
- Publicly traded securities
- $781,330
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,627,372
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $519,003
- Gross unrelated business income
- $38,473
- Gross receipts
- $2,490,714
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Begley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $113,813 | $22,953 |
| Brent Austin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Savage | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Lessels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megi Morishita | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Driver | At-Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Tulley | At-Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lily Durkee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Jacobson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Hollingsworth Elliot | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| April Montgomery | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Lee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Neuenschwander | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Begley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $15,769 |
| Brent Austin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Savage | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Lessels | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Megi Morishita | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Driver | At-Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Tulley | At-Large Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Hollingsworth Elliot | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| April Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Neuenschwander | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Jacobson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Hest | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 63, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477-0004
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Clinton Begley, 326 Whitmire St Unit 2, Brevard, NC 28712
- Signed the 990
- Clinton Begley, Executive Director
- Phone
- (877) 748-3777
- Website
- www.americanwhitewater.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
As a national river conservation nonprofit, our mission is to protect and restore Americas whitewater rivers and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.
Program accomplishments
- Conservation and Access: American Whitewaters core mission is the conservation, restoration, and responsible management of whitewater rivers-and 2024 was a year of meaningful impact. We permanently protected 4.25 miles of river frontage along West Virginias Big Sandy Creek and celebrated the historic removal of four dams on Oregons Klamath River, where we ensured public access was integrated into the restoration process. In Colorado, we secured new Forest Service protections for 113 miles of rivers, while in the Southeast we defended the Nolichucky River Gorge from post-hurricane railroad-related damage through both legal and public advocacy. Our team directly improved flows and public access associated with dams on at least 33 rivers nationwide.Expenses $2,028,904 · revenue $215,303
- We also successfully fought efforts to limit public access to rivers in North Carolina, Montana, and Georgia, preserving the freedom to paddle and explore some of the countrys most treasured waterways. Public Education: Educating and empowering the paddling community is central to our work. American Whitewater serves as the leading source of river stewardship information for paddlers and decision makers alike, with weekly updates on our website featuring news, alerts, and descriptions of nearly 6,000 whitewater runs. We reach over 50,000 people through email newsletters and action alerts, engage 35,000+ followers on social media, and publish a print journal five times a year for our 7,000 members and 80+ affiliate clubs.
- In 2024, we released a fully redesigned and richly illustrated edition of our Safety Code, alongside new educational tools like hang tags and printed books. We also made a major investment in public safety by replacing our online stream gauge system with a much higher performance service. Through national media, podcasts, and direct outreach, American Whitewater continues to lead the conversation on river safety and enjoyment.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7083760
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,433,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,490,714
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,395,397 | $2,510,140 | $2,433,783 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,419,301 | $2,069,402 | $2,519,344 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,988,126 | $1,951,963 | $2,206,814 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7083760).
Questions about AMERICAN WHITEWATER
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN WHITEWATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN WHITEWATER is 23-7083760.
- Is AMERICAN WHITEWATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to AMERICAN WHITEWATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN WHITEWATER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN WHITEWATER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN WHITEWATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN WHITEWATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Clinton Begley.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN WHITEWATER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,813 (Clinton Begley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN WHITEWATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,395,397, expenses of $2,510,140 and total assets of $2,433,783 at year end.
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