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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2535604

AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ASPEN, CO 81611

Financials

$278K$105K2023$17$16K2024$11$95K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$11$95,038-$95,027$61,587$0$61,587
December 31, 2024990$17$16,274-$16,257$156,614$0$156,614
December 31, 2023990$278,115$105,243$172,872$172,872$0$172,872
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,081
Accounting fees
$16,855
Program services (functional)
$68,612
Management and general (functional)
$26,426

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$156,614
Total assets, end of year
$61,587
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$61,587
Gross receipts
$11
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
DE

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TILLIE K WALTONDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TILLIE K WALTONDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TILLIE K WALTONDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
625 E MAIN ST PMB 184, ASPEN, CO 81611-2154
In care of
% TILLIE WALTON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TILLIE K WALTON, 625 E MAIN STREET 102B NUM 184, ASPEN, CO 81611
Signed the 990
TILLIE K WALTON, DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
Phone
(970) 925-3771
Return prepared by
REESE HENRY & COMPANY INC

Mission

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER RESOURCES AND THE CONSERVATION OF RIVERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT WATER RESOURCES, FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS, AND RIVER CONSERVATION THROUGH IMMERSIVE, MULTI-DAY EDUCATIONAL RIVER EXPERIENCES. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED A RIVER EXPEDITION FOR 10 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE FIRST 90 MILES OF THE COLORADO RIVER IN THE GRAND CANYON, BASING OUT OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA AND CONCLUDING WITH A HIKE UP TO THE SOUTH RIM. PARTICIPANTS GAINED FIRSTHAND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, GEOLOGICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF FRESHWATER SYSTEMS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED THE NEED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT FRESHWATER SYSTEMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE, WILDLIFE, AND ALL LIFE SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO RIVER SYSTEMS.
    Expenses $68,612

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 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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2535604
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$61,587
Income (IRS master file)
$11

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$11$95,038$61,587XML
990December 2024$17$16,274$156,614XML
990December 2023$278,115$105,243$172,872XML
990December 2022$0$0$0IRS

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 88-2535604).

Questions about AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION is 88-2535604.
Is AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION 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 AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TILLIE K WALTON.
Who are the officers and directors of AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AQUARIUS WATER EXPERIENCE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11, expenses of $95,038 and total assets of $61,587 at year end.

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