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Nonprofit · EIN 39-3486166

COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP

Also known as C-HAWQ

Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34112

Financials

$470K$387K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$470,000$386,964$83,036$125,243$42,207$83,036
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$470,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$168,266
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,227
Accounting fees
$5,000
Occupancy
$17,790
Travel
$15,060
Program services (functional)
$248,505
Management and general (functional)
$95,566
Fundraising (functional)
$42,893

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$125,243
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,207
Net assets, end of year
$83,036
Land, buildings and equipment
$28,253
Net assets without donor restrictions
$83,036
Gross receipts
$470,000
Employees
3
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EMILY BEGINOPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Officer
0$56,923
CHRIS RIPLEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
0$49,231
LOGAN DAVIESHEAD OF WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION
Officer
0$30,769

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3375 TAMIAMI TRL E STE 100, NAPLES, FL 34112-5097
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
EMILY BEGIN, 3375 TAMIAMI TRAIL E STE 100, NAPLES, FL 34112
Signed the 990
EMILY BEGIN, OFFICER
Phone
(630) 621-6941
Return prepared by
HOLES & COMPANY CPAs

Mission

THE COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY C-HAWQ INITIATIVE AIMS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND RESILIENCY IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA BY PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES, AND RESEARCH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY C-HAWQ INITIATIVE AIMS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND RESILIENCY IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA BY PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO MUNICIPALITIES, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES, AND RESEARCH. WITH OVER 65 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, THE C-HAWQ TEAM SPECIALIZES IN BENEFICIAL REUSE AND INLAND DREDGING, SEDIMENT CONTROL, STORM RESILIENCE, FIELD ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, AND NATIVE VEGETATION PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE. OUR INITIATIVE IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BY OFFERING INNOVATIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE SOLUTIONS TO URBAN WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS.
    Expenses $248,505 · revenue $470,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
39-3486166
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$125,243
Income (IRS master file)
$470,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$470,000$386,964$125,243XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-3486166).

Questions about COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP

What is the EIN of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP is 39-3486166.
Is COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.
Are donations to COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EMILY BEGIN.
Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,923 (EMILY BEGIN, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COASTAL HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY I NITIATIVE CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $470,000, expenses of $386,964 and total assets of $125,243 at year end.

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