IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

American Rivers INC

American rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. for 50 years, american rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: life depends on rivers. american rivers is the only national organization dedicated entirely to protecting and restoring the rivers all life depends on. with a half-century of experience addressing river threats from coast-to-coast, we've protected more rivers and removed more dams than any other organization. in 2024, we worked in 50 states to protect healthy rivers, restore damaged rivers, and champion a powerful river movement. in addition to protecting 853 miles of rivers from damming and development, we removed 7 dams to restore river health and public safety and galvanized more than 15,993 volunteers to remove more than 550,000 lbs of trash from their hometown rivers.

Filing year

2023

Total revenue

$36.6M

Total expenses

$34.0M

Program expenses

$26.7M

Administration

$2.8M

Fundraising

$4.6M

Program share of expenses

78%

EIN

237305963

Location

Washington, DC

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