ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL

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

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 241774, ANCHORAGE, AK 99524-1774

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

VANGIE WIGHT, PO BOX 241774, ANCHORAGE, AK 99524

Signed the 990

VANGIE WIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(907) 272-7335

Website

ANCHORAGECREEKS.ORG

Return prepared by

MERILEE METCALF SMITH CPA

Mission

TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE WATERWAYS, WETLANDS, AND ASSOCIATED UPLANDS OF ANCHORAGE

Program accomplishments

• MONITORING: THE CITIZENS' ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM (CEMP) CONTINUED IN ITS 29TH YEAR. EACH VOLUNTEER WATER QUALITY MONITOR SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 60 HOURS/YEAR TESTING CREEKS, TAKING PHOTOS, INCUBATING FECAL COLIFORM TESTS AND COUNTING THE RESULTANT COLONIES, AND FILLING OUT DATA SHEETS TO REPORT THEIR RESULTS. THE MONOFILAMENT (FISHING LINE) COLLECTION PROGRAM CONTINUES WITH VOLUNTEERS EMPTYING THE BINS AND RETURNING THE MONOFILAMENT TO A COMPANY FOR RECYCLING INTO FISH HABITAT. TO DATE, OVER 140 MILES OF USED FISHING LINE HAVE BEEN RECYCLED. WE ARE NOW ENCOURAGING FISHERMEN TO SWITCH FROM LEAD TACKLE TO NON-LEAD CHOICES. AN AWC BOARD MEMBER, DR. HAGEDORN,CONTINUES TO TAKE SAMPLES OF CREEK WATER AND STORMWATER RUNOFF TO LOOK FOR A CHEMICAL COMPOUND CALLED 6PPD-QUINONE THAT COMES FROM TIRE WEAR AND AFFECTS COHO SALMON
  Expenses $13,567
• OUTREACH: AWC HAS FOUR PRIMARY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. "CREEKS AS CLASSROOMS" WORKS WITH OVER 3,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY ALONG ANCHORAGE'S CREEKS. STORMWATER RUNOFF AND WATERSHED EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO ALL CITIZENS IN ANCHORAGE THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RUNOFF INTO LOCAL WATERWAYS. THIS IS PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE'S STORMWATER APDES PERMIT (ALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM) THAT IS ADMINISTERED BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ON BEHALF OF THE EPA. EVERY MAY FOR THE PAST 41 YEARS, AWC CONDUCTS A LARGE CREEK CLEANUP EVENT. IN 2025, 750 VOLUNTEERS CLEANED CREEKS AND LAKES IN MAY. TRASH AND RECYCLABLES ARE PULLED FROM LOCAL WATERWAYS AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. AWC'S SCOOP THE POOP PROGRAM IS AIMED AT REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF PET WASTE THAT IS NOT PICKED UP WHICH ENDS UP IMPAIRING LOCAL CREEKS AND LAKES. A SCOOP THE POOP DAY IS HELD IN APRIL TO CLEAN UP SOME LOCAL DOG PARKS AND EDUCATE PET OWNERS.
  Expenses $78,070

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.

IRS record

EIN

92-0111510

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

1987

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C320)

Assets (IRS master file)

$79,173

Income (IRS master file)

$153,680

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 92-0111510).

Questions about ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL

What is the EIN of ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL is 92-0111510.

Is ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.

Are donations to ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL 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 ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL 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 ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL 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 ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VANGIE WIGHT.

Who are the officers and directors of ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does ANCHORAGE WATERWAYS COUNCIL have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,680, expenses of $149,380 and total assets of $79,173 at year end.

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