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Nonprofit · EIN 38-4320551

DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS

Tax-exempt · IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Financials

$86K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$85,784$25,160$60,624$80,377–$80,377
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$74,984
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$48
Net income from fundraising events
$10,752

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,538
Printing, publications and postage
$133
Other expenses
$18,489
Program services (functional)
$4,354

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$19,753
Total assets, end of year
$80,377
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$80,377
Cash, savings and investments
$80,377
Gross receipts
$92,027

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cristopher JonesPresident15$0
Terri MozzoneTreasurer20$0
Mary DammBoard Member5$0
James LarewAttorney to the Board10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
504 E BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IA 52245-2872
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
504 E Bloomington Street, Iowa City IA 52245
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Terri Mozzone, PO Box 141, Highlandville IA 52149
Signed the 990-EZ
Terri Mozzone, Treasurer

Mission

Advocate educate and litigate for clean water in Iowa.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization conducted educational programming focused on water quality and environmental stewardship including Clean Water School activities and related public education events. These programs provided community members it information about water safety environmental impacts and sustainability.
    Expenses $2,280
  • The organization supported water testing and environmental monitoring activities including the purchase and use of water testing supplies and related materials used to assess water quality concerns in local communities.
    Expenses $833
  • The organization conducted outreach and advocacy efforts to raise public awareness of water protection issues. Activities included community events public engagement and distribution of informational materials supporting the organizations mission
    Expenses $1,241

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-4320551
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$80,377
Income (IRS master file)
$92,027

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$85,784$25,160$80,377IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Terri Mozzone
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 38-4320551).

Questions about DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS

What is the EIN of DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS is 38-4320551.
Is DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS 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 DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS?
The 990-N for 2024 names Terri Mozzone.
Who are the officers and directors of DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DRIFTLESS WATER DEFENDERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $85,784, expenses of $25,160 and total assets of $80,377 at year end.

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