501(c)(3) Tax-deductible Gifts matched up to $150k

Make Every Drop Safe for 50,000 People by Year-End

Pollution doesn't wait. Your gift equips families with water filters, funds water-quality testing, and trains local stewards to keep rivers clean.

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$127,500 raised Goal: $500,000

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Lower Willow Watershed, 2025

Clean Water at Home

$35 provides a month of safe water for a family of four.

Science That Protects

1,200 community water tests to track and respond to hotspots.

Youth River Stewards

300 students trained to monitor streams and report issues.

Rapid Response

Mobile team on call within 48 hours for spill or algae events.

Open Books

Independent audit; real-time dashboard of funds to outcomes.

Why Now

Nitrates and industrial runoff have pushed parts of the Lower Willow beyond safe limits. Households report rashes, fish kills increased 19% in 2024, and summer algal blooms now last six weeks.

RiverHope's local partners are ready, but they need supplies and lab time before next spring thaw.

"When the river is clean, everything downstream thrives."

19%

Increase in fish kills (2024)

6 weeks

Duration of algal blooms

50,000

People we can help

How Your Donation Works

Fund

You donate; The Clearwater Trust matches $1-for-$1 until $150k is reached.

Deploy

We purchase gravity filters, test kits, and shoreline cleanup gear; publish receipts monthly.

Verify

Independent lab tests + public dashboard show contaminant drops and households served.

Your Impact at Every Level

Every gift makes a difference. Choose an amount that works for you.

Your $150 becomes $300 with the match!

$25 ($50 with match)

Test 2 household taps for nitrates & lead.

Give $25

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Every donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $150,000

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Your gift of

$35

becomes $70 with the match!

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Accepted: Credit/Debit (Visa, MC, AmEx), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH

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501(c)(3) • EIN 82-7654321

Annual Audit by Grant & Co., CPA

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Volunteer & Events

Join us in the field. No experience necessary—training provided.

Local Cleanups

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9–12 AM

Willow Landing Park

Water-Testing Workshops

Thursdays, 6–8 PM

Community Lab

Safety note: Gloves & training provided. Minors 14–17 must be accompanied by a guardian.

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Transparency & Budget

We believe in complete financial transparency. Here's exactly where your money goes.

2025 Campaign Budget

Programs 78%

Education 14%

Admin 5%

Fundraising 3%

Programs (78%)

Filters, tests, field operations

Community Education (14%)

Schools, training, materials

Admin (5%)

Compliance, insurance

Fundraising (3%)

Transaction & platform fees

Financial Documents

2024 Annual Audit (PDF) Real-time Spend Dashboard IRS Form 990

92%

of funds went to programs in 2024

Partners & Matching Gift

Working together to protect our watershed

TCT

The Clearwater Trust

Matching Partner

WWC

Willow Watershed Conservancy

Field Partner

COR

City of Riverton

Permits & Support

Grant & Co., CPA

Independent Audit

Matching Gift Details

The Clearwater Trust will match every donation dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $150,000 through December 31, 2025.

Corporate gifts and donor-advised funds (DAFs) are also accepted.

Ways to Give

Choose the method that works best for you

Monthly RiverGuard

Recurring program with behind-the-scenes updates

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Donor-Advised Funds

DAF Direct instructions available

Memo: "Clean Rivers 2025"

Checks by Mail

RiverHope Foundation, PO Box 2187, Riverton, IL 62561

Include EIN 82-7654321

Stock & Crypto

Brokerage & wallet instructions available

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Employer Match

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What People Are Saying

"The filter kit arrived the week our well turned brown. It made all the difference."

Brianna L.

Willow Bend

"Students love the fieldwork—and they teach their families too."

Mr. Alvarez

7th-grade science teacher

4.9/5 from 1,200 donor surveys (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about donating and volunteering

Yes. RiverHope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our EIN is 82-7654321. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

92% of funds went to programs last year. For the 2025 campaign: 78% to programs (filters, tests, field ops), 14% to community education, 5% to admin, and 3% to fundraising. All audits are posted publicly.

The Clearwater Trust will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $150,000 through December 31, 2025. All donations made during the campaign period are eligible.

Monthly gifts are charged on the same day each month to your chosen payment method. You can change or cancel anytime via the donor portal. Monthly donors receive exclusive behind-the-scenes updates.

We welcome all volunteers regardless of whether they donate. Sign up using the volunteer form above.

Yes. We accept all major credit cards from anywhere in the world. Receipts are issued in USD. Tax deductibility depends on your local laws.

We never sell personal data. All payments are processed by PCI-compliant providers using TLS 1.3 encryption. We retain data for 24 months and comply with all privacy regulations.