FRESHWATER SOCIETY
EIN 23-7007115 · Biological & Life Sciences (U50)
What they do
INSPIRING and EMPOWERING PEOPLE to VALUE and PRESERVE OUR FRESHWATER RESOURCES.
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Ask these three easy questions
- Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
- What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
- Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.
Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $530,743 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $190,260 for MICHELLE STOCKNESS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
Bottom line: Good paperwork is a good sign—not proof. The best answer comes when the charity can show what it changed, who it helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.
Financial picture
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Money in and money out
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (23)
MICHELLE STOCKNESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CARRIE JENNINGSRESEARCH AND POLICY DIRECTOR
CATHY RUCCIFINANCE DIRECTOR
ANDREA TODDFORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR
JEREMY LENZDIRECTOR
WADE CAMPBELLDIRECTOR
TYLER JOHNSONDIRECTOR
SAM LOBBYDIRECTOR
RYAN HURTDIRECTOR
RYAN GODFREYDIRECTOR
RISIKAT ADESAOGUNDIRECTOR
RENEE WILLETTEDIRECTOR
LAURA PAGANOVICE CHAIR
JOSEPHINE MARCOTTYPAST CHAIR
JILL LUCASDIRECTOR
AARON TINJUMDIRECTOR
JACQUES FINLAYDIRECTOR
DOUG THOMASSECRETARY
DAVE LEUTHECHAIR
COREY LOHMILLERTREASURER
BETH CARRENODIRECTOR
BARB HUBERTYDIRECTOR
ALI LINGDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2003
- Location
- 2550 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W STE 212N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
- County
- Ramsey
- In care of
- MICHELLE STOCKNESS
- Primary officer
- MICHELLE STOCKNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
- NTEE classification
- Biological & Life Sciences (U50)
- IRS tax category
- Biological & Life Sciences
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes