Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seaford, Delaware, registered in 1996, with $942,802 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
121 S Conwell St, Seaford, DE, 19973 EIN 52-1948570 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2025)
$943K
▲ 72.1% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2025)
$871K
Net assets
$359K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +8% 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 Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc: 5 mo reserves · +8% 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 Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 121 S Conwell St, Seaford, DE, 19973
- City
- Seaford
- State
- Delaware
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $155K (FY2016) to $943K (FY2025) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $225KNet assets $359K
Operating margin
7.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$584K
Total liabilities
$225K
Net assets
$359K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $942,802▲72.1% | $870,722▲69.3% | $358,962▲25.1% | $583,960▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2024 | $547,896▼21.5% | $514,439▼23.7% | $286,882▲13.2% | $471,970▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $697,550▲49.4% | $674,528▲88.5% | $253,425▲10.0% | $392,041▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $466,870▲27.0% | $357,884▼10.8% | $230,403▲89.8% | $328,629▲153% | 990 |
| 2021 | $367,709▲1.2% | $401,271▲26.8% | $121,417▼21.7% | $130,079▼32.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $363,197▲2.0% | $316,507▼5.4% | $154,979▲43.1% | $193,249▲60.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $356,013▲11.7% | $334,572▲21.5% | $108,289▲24.7% | $120,670▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $318,808▲7.9% | $275,444▼6.0% | $86,850▲99.7% | $91,409▲82.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $295,435▲90.6% | $292,872▲45.3% | $43,486▲6.3% | $50,075▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $155,001 | $201,626 | $40,923 | $43,474 | 990EZ |
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 · $325K total
8 grants to Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc totaling $325K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | De church lot retrofit with swales for bay water | 2023 | $43,465 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay stewardship | 2022 | $11,519 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Conservation projects | 2021 | $63,583 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay watershed | 2020 | $22,930 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Cambridge residential ste | 2019 | $72,068 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various conservation proj | 2018 | $37,695 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Cambridge residential ste | 2017 | $50,785 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Cambridge residential ste | 2016 | $22,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1948570, based in Seaford, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc's EIN?
- Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1948570.
- How much revenue does Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc report?
- Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc reported $942,802 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Inc (EIN 52-1948570) 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.