DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER

Financials

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 June 30, 2023, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 63, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477-0004

Mailing address (990-N for 2025)

PO Box 63, Springfield OR 97477

Principal officer (990-N for 2025)

Caroline Queen, 1701 16th St NW Apt 342, Washington DC 20009

Signed the 990-EZ

Caroline Queen, CEO and Treasurer

Phone

(240) 328-0821

Website

diversifywhitewater.org

Mission

Diversify Whitewater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in paddlesports by removing the barriers that may exist for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and allies in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Program accomplishments

• We deliver on this mission in three ways: 1. Signature Paddling Events hosted by DW, 2. Sponsorships (paddling opportunities hosted by other organizations) and 3. Paddling Scholarships for individuals. Strategic priorities over the next two years are the following: 1. Signature Paddling Events: Maintain current footprint: Strengthen current annual event footprint, which has been 12 - 14 events per year across 6 - 7 states. The key to success here is building a strong local volunteer base via local clubs / organizations and individuals. Our focus will be to leverage organizations more than we have in the past as our current reliance on individuals places significant pressure on a small number of people, introducing risk. If we can leverage grant money to cost-share with organizations, we can reduce this risk. 2. Sponsorships: This is a growable segment for us - the benefit of this line is twofold: 1) DW can fund opportunities that support our mission with low operational and marketing lift and 2) as we can build more strategic partnerships (i.e., with organizations that have frequent opportunities for paddling, we can create a channel for continuity for paddlers who have had their early experience(s) at a DW Signature Paddling Event. The key again is to create stronger partnerships with other organizations that may have less ability to fund these kinds of initiatives than DW does, but that have stronger ability to operationally deliver than we do. 3. Paddling Scholarships: This is our smallest segment, but it is critical to our ultimate goal of building a cohort of BIPOC boaters - implicit in this goal is that there are a range of BIPOC boaters to create representation across experience levels, i.e., there are recreational paddlers, instructors, competitive paddlers, etc. Scholarships are aimed at those who want to take things to the next level by pursuing opportunities like ACA Instructor Certification. The key here is to ensure we are identifying the right talent and sharing this opportunity so we can maximize the growth of the paddlers who want to do this. The activation here would be to improve our communication around this opportunity and find ways to streamline applicants' ability to capitalize on the opportunity. The barriers to entering the paddlesports community are both material (access to equipment and instruction), and cultural (lack of representation and mentorship for formerly marginalized communities). Diversify Whitewater sponsors events that normalize people of color in wild and scenic spaces, on waterways, and within the paddlesports community to mitigate these barriers. Our no-cost paddling events include free paddling instruction from experienced volunteers and certified professionals, and use of boats and equipment. Since our first year in 2020, Diversify Whitewater has supported over 800 participants at 25 events or scholarship opportunities. Through the generosity of top brands in the adventure and paddlesports industry including Immersion Research, Liquidlogic Kayaks, Kokatat, Watershed Drybags, Badfish SUP, NRS, and others, we give away paddlesports gear and apparel to each participant to facilitate their continuation of paddling outside of our events. Last year, we also started the Paddling Dream Package, which gave six deserving participants a full setup of paddling gear, including a Liquidlogic kayak or Badfish SUP, a Werner paddle, and gift cards to cover the cost of other gear. We plan to provide six additional participants with paddling setups in 2023. Diversify Whitewater also increases representation in the paddling community by centering non-white paddlers on our social media, within our donor and sponsors' websites, and by providing mentorship to new BIPOC paddlers. At and beyond our paddling events, DW seeks to educate the broader whitewater community on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to foster a more welcoming and supportive industry.
  Expenses $14,689 · grants $50,791

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

86-1572020

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2021

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Recreation and sports (N67)

Filing history

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 86-1572020).

Questions about DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER

What is the EIN of DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER?

The employer identification number (EIN) of DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER is 86-1572020.

Is DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.

Are donations to DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.

Who is the principal officer of DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER?

The 990-N for 2025 names Caroline Queen.

Who are the officers and directors of DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER?

The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does DIVERSIFY WHITEWATER have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $50,791, expenses of $14,689 and total assets of $48,069 at year end.

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