The Watershed Project
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
The Watershed Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, California, registered in 1997, with $1,747,034 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1327 S 46th Street Bldg 155, Richmond, CA, 94804 EIN 91-1767292 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 33.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$558K
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 The Watershed Project— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +0% 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 The Watershed Project: 4 mo reserves · +0% 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 The Watershed Project— 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 The Watershed Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1327 S 46th Street Bldg 155, Richmond, CA, 94804
- City
- Richmond
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $699K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $599KNet assets $558K
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$599K
Net assets
$558K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,747,034▲33.3% | $1,744,548▲48.8% | $557,797▲0.4% | $1,156,806▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,310,571▲35.0% | $1,172,264▲34.5% | $555,311▲33.2% | $1,410,475▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $970,492▲16.9% | $871,736▲7.1% | $417,003▲31.0% | $1,169,744▼24.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $830,209▲61.3% | $813,808▲23.9% | $318,247▲22.8% | $1,542,942▲64.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $514,750▼20.6% | $656,805▼8.3% | $259,099▲7.6% | $939,479▲110% | 990 |
| 2019 | $648,231▼16.1% | $716,454▼13.1% | $240,770▼6.3% | $447,315▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $772,717▲9.0% | $824,310▲17.1% | $257,007▼17.8% | $462,077▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $708,590▼1.3% | $703,936▲15.9% | $312,488▲9.9% | $464,273▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $717,659▼1.7% | $607,498▲9.6% | $284,402▲63.2% | $410,595▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $729,718▲12.5% | $554,068▼16.3% | $174,295▲12963% | $316,454▲91.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $648,528▼7.2% | $662,009▼5.2% | -$1,355▼122% | $165,276▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $698,606 | $698,275▼42.6% | $6,248▲5.6% | $159,826▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,215,714 | $5,917 | $164,371 | 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 · $1.0M total
40 grants to The Watershed Project totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,180 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $76,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For general support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $25,500 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $48,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2021 | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Advised - to reimburse money spent from reserves on operations and maintenance of 25 sites. | 2020 | $40,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Watershed Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Watershed Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1767292, based in Richmond, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Watershed Project's EIN?
- The Watershed Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1767292.
- How much revenue does The Watershed Project report?
- The Watershed Project reported $1,747,034 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Watershed Project have?
- CharityIndex grades The Watershed Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Watershed Project (EIN 91-1767292) 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.