Center For Watershed Protection
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Watershed Protection is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fulton, Maryland, registered in 1993, with $3,259,131 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11711 E Market Pl Ste 200, Fulton, MD, 20759 EIN 54-1644387 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.3M
▼ 13.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.0M
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Watershed Protection— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Watershed Protection: 8 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Watershed Protection— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Watershed Protection: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11711 E Market Pl Ste 200, Fulton, MD, 20759
- City
- Fulton
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $570KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$570K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,259,131▼13.5% | $3,032,327▼15.2% | $2,011,401▲22.4% | $2,581,192▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,765,636▲33.6% | $3,576,285▲46.9% | $1,643,037▼6.1% | $2,144,078▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,818,773▼48.5% | $2,435,168▼55.3% | $1,749,866▲44.1% | $1,985,550▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,472,053▲41.4% | $5,445,724▲45.3% | $1,214,448▲20.0% | $1,628,926▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,869,326▲12.8% | $3,746,747▲1.9% | $1,011,840▲29.3% | $1,169,958▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,429,094▲34.0% | $3,678,328▲47.0% | $782,850▼33.2% | $1,128,946▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,558,115▲17.4% | $2,501,610▲12.9% | $1,171,446▲3.7% | $1,340,765▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,179,390▼11.5% | $2,215,400▼5.8% | $1,129,174▼3.1% | $1,312,746▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,462,044 | $2,350,558▼2.2% | $1,165,184▲10.6% | $1,347,968▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,402,241▲1.2% | $1,053,698▼5.3% | $1,331,494▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,372,649▲1.0% | $1,112,334▲19.7% | $1,263,609▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,350,049 | $929,050 | $1,220,452 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.4M total
11 grants to Center For Watershed Protection totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Scaling up biochar across chesapeake bay | 2023 | $329,977 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay stewardship | 2022 | $97,389 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2021 | $22,704 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2020 | $84,201 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation | 2019 | $99,680 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Center for watershed protection operating support | 2019 | $25,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2018 | $67,288 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2017 | $292,119 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conserv proj | 2016 | $91,333 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Var convserv proj | 2015 | $198,075 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | 2014 | 2014 | $61,718 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Watershed Protection a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Watershed Protection is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1644387, based in Fulton, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Watershed Protection's EIN?
- Center For Watershed Protection's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1644387.
- How much revenue does Center For Watershed Protection report?
- Center For Watershed Protection reported $3,259,131 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Watershed Protection have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Watershed Protection B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Watershed Protection (EIN 54-1644387) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.