Annual Report for 2014 Available
Posted: 07/06/2015
By: Mark Singleton
American Whitewater released our 2014 Annual Report, it can be downloaded by clicking here.
A couple interesting points from that report. First, we are very fortunate to have a highly
diversified revenue stream. What this means for a nonprofit is that if one stream were to dry up,
other sources of revenue can carry the organization. This is critical for long-term
organizational sustainability. Second, our lean administrative model means that .85 cents on
every dollar passes through directly to support river stewardship efforts. This ratio, 15% of
expenses spent on administration and fund raising, is a low overhead percentage in the nonprofit
world and a demonstration of our commitment to protecting, restoring and enjoying whitewater
rivers.
Thanks to an organization wide effort to provide transparency and operate efficiently, Charity
Navigator awarded American Whitewater with its
fifth consecutive 4-star rating. Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that
American Whitewater adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance
of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Only
4% of the nonprofits Charity Navigator rates have received three consecutive 4-star evaluations,
indicating that American Whitewater outperforms most other charities in America. This
“exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates American Whitewater
from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust and support.