Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, registered in 2004, with $517,955 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4116 12th St Room 118, Kenosha, WI, 53144 EIN 20-0971618 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$518K
▼ 15.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$473K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network 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 rating39 mo reserves · +9% 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 Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc: 39 mo reserves · +9% 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 Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc— 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 Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4116 12th St Room 118, Kenosha, WI, 53144
- City
- Kenosha
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $181K (FY2014) to $518K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,955▼15.9% | $472,704▼7.1% | $1,521,864▲3.3% | $1,547,433▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $615,646▼53.5% | $508,878▲1.5% | $1,473,568▲7.8% | $1,483,063▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,323,929▲296% | $501,589▲33.7% | $1,366,800▲151% | $1,374,330▲151% | 990 |
| 2021 | $333,952▼38.8% | $375,241▼15.1% | $544,460▼7.0% | $547,030▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $546,066▲97.6% | $442,205▲43.8% | $585,749▲21.6% | $612,805▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $276,413▼50.0% | $307,449▲27.4% | $481,888▼6.1% | $518,223▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $553,013▲70.6% | $241,420▲5.2% | $512,924▲155% | $550,316▲148% | 990 |
| 2017 | $324,135▲109% | $229,519▲140% | $201,331▲191% | $221,984▲155% | 990 |
| 2015 | $154,996▼14.3% | $95,654▼50.2% | $69,176▲819% | $87,151▲157% | 990 |
| 2014 | $180,892 | $191,939▼48.9% | -$9,618▼106% | $33,906▼84.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $375,723▲59.1% | $161,787▲52.0% | $221,782▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $236,138 | $106,458 | $142,697 | 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 · $1.1M total
18 grants to Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,828 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $56,465 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Meachem stormwater pond constructed wetland conversion | 2024 | $50,135 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | The shagbark recreational area wet prairie restoration | 2023 | $153,178 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $9,902 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restoring wisconsin prairie for pollinators | 2023 | $7,157 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Root-pike win 2022-2024 operational fund | 2022 | $279,770 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Pollinator habitat restoration | 2022 | $26,321 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $15,050 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Water resources consultant | 2021 | $143,567 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Water resources consultant | 2021 | $143,567 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | 2020 mini grant | 2020 | $55,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0971618, based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc's EIN?
- Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0971618.
- How much revenue does Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc report?
- Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc reported $517,955 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network Inc (EIN 20-0971618) 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.