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Funding, Membership and CVW's Tax Status
Clean Virginia Waterways' various projects are funded by grants
from foundations, businesses, government agencies and gifts from concerned
citizens. Since 1999, Clean Virginia Waterways (CVW) has been a statewide, nonprofit, educational program of Longwood University, a state university that has 501(c)(3) status. All donations to CVW are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. CVW follows the University's fiscal processes, and meets all the University's fiscal regulations. CVW's accounts are audited every year as part of the University's audit.
In addition to having 501(c)(3) status through the University, CVW is also incorporated as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation in Virginia. CVW is governed by a Board of Directors.
CVW has no formal membership dues, but donations are very appreciated and will go directly to supporting our programs. Because of our affiliation with Longwood University, which provides office space and in-kind support, CVW is extremely efficient with all donated money. Anyone can be part of CVW by donating time to the Cleanups or other activities. To volunteer for a Cleanup, see our cleanup site list. Or, to organize a cleanup event, see Site Captain Duties.
Major funding sources in the past include:
Longwood University located in Farmville Longwood University provides office space, fiscal management, email and computer support, interns and other substantial in-kind support of CVW The Virginia Environmental Endowment For the Appomattox River Water Quality Monitoring Program and development of "Virginia's Water Resources: A Tool for Teachers" The Dave Matthews Band DMB provided funding for a several Teachers' Workshops on Virginia's water resources. See our Press Release. Philip Morris, USA The International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia, 2003-2006 The Ocean Conservancy The International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia, 1998-2006 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant) The International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia, 1998-2001 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (Citizen Monitoring Grant) For the Appomattox River Water Quality Monitoring Program 2000, 2002-03, 2005, 2006 Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Virginia Coastal Programs Promotional support of the International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia's coastal communities The Town and County Beautification Council (Prince Edward County) For the Appomattox River Water Quality Monitoring Program Prince Edward County (for water quality monitoring program) For the Appomattox River Water Quality Monitoring Program Bank of America The International Coastal Cleanup in the USA, 2002-2005 Delmarva Power T-shirts are provided by Delmarva Power to every ICC volunteer on Virginia's Eastern Shore, 2005 and 2006 Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (from Virginia's Chesapeake Bay license plates) For "Train The Trainer" Rain Barrel Workshops held in 2007 Please consider a tax-deductible contribution
Contributions are always welcomed and are tax deductible. Since Longwood University provides office space to CVW, every dollar donated is put directly to work on CVW's educational and stewardship projects -- not to paying "overhead" expenses. Please call 434-395-2602 or send an email to cleanva@longwood.edu for more information on how you or your business can support the work of Clean Virginia Waterways through a donation. Thank you!