Nonprofit · EIN 47-5465961
CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION
Also known as CORESHARK H2O
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, MD 21122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $37,497 | $48,573 | -$11,076 | $70,975 | $0 | $70,975 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $62,728 | $37,349 | $25,379 | $82,731 | $528 | $82,203 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,996 | $52,090 | $41,906 | $57,175 | $351 | $56,824 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,462
- Program service revenue
- $4,075
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,040
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $36,541
- Other expenses
- $9,032
- Program services (functional)
- $40,592
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,579
- Total assets, end of year
- $70,975
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,975
- Cash, savings and investments
- $70,325
- Gross receipts
- $112,586
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Bentz | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nichole Bentz | Vice President | 25 | $0 |
| Sandy Gedeik | Secretary & Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Bentz | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nichole Bentz | Vice President | 25 | $0 |
| Sandy Gedeik | Secretary & Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Bentz | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nichole Bentz | Vice President | 25 | $0 |
| Sandy Gedeik | Secretary & Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1491 WESTCLIFF DR, PASADENA, MD 21122-4854
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 7030 DORSEY ROAD SUITE 102, HANOVER MD 21076
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Nichole Bentz, 7030 DORSEY ROAD SUITE 102, HANOVER MD 21076
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Martin Bentz, President
- Phone
- (410) 299-4322
- Website
- www.clearsharkh2o.org
- Return prepared by
- Feinberg Financial LLC
Mission
The Organization creates and offers hands-on programs and experiences for the community and youth that are designed to inspire a passion for Maryland's waterways, and connect them with one of the State's most cherished resources.
Program accomplishments
- The Organization provides Oyster & Environmental Education lessons to schools and communities in several counties in Maryland. These authentic programs and experiences are designed to inspire a passion to preserve and protect Maryland's waterways. We believe that environmental stewardship is a lifelong pursuit that starts with providing education at a young age to help students understand their impact on the environment and instill a lifetime of respect for our waterways. In 2025, we provided programs to 235 classrooms/community events and reached 6,250 students.Expenses $30,074 · grants $12,500
- The Organization updates and enhances its environmental curriculum to keep it current and relevant. In 2025, we developed and implemented a new program, "Green Guardians-Keeping Your Schoolyard & Community Clean" that encourages students to take action to protect the environment and to see their connection to the natural world.Expenses $7,518
- Organization provides scholarships to students at local schools. Scholarships are awarded to high school students to continue their environmental education in college.Expenses $3,000
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5465961
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $70,975
- Income (IRS master file)
- $112,586
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $37,497 | $48,573 | $70,975 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $62,728 | $37,349 | $82,731 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,996 | $52,090 | $57,175 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Nichole Bentz | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 47-5465961).
Questions about CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION is 47-5465961.
- Is CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION 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 CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION 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 CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION 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 CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Nichole Bentz.
- Who are the officers and directors of CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CSH2O CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CORPORATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,497, expenses of $48,573 and total assets of $70,975 at year end.
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