Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc generated $634.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $612.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER ACTION TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, RESTORE AND REVITALIZE THE COLUMBIA SLOUGH AND ITS WATERSHED. THE COUNCIL IS A DIVERSE GROUP OF NEIGHBORS, PROPERTY OWNERS, BUSINESSES, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, AND RECREATION ADVOCATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED LESSONS ONLINE, IN CLASSROOMS, AND IN THE FIELD ABOUT WATERSHEDS, NATIVE PLANTS, WATER CHEMISTRY, AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATES, SOIL ANALYSIS, ANIMAL HABITATS AND ADAPTATIONS, FLOODING AND GROUNDWATER, IN ADDITION TO YOUTH CANOE PADDLES FOR OVER 1,500 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS CONTACTS AND 130 AUDLT CONTACTS, INCLUDING TEACHERS, STAFF, AND PARENTS.
WE SERVE AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR OUTDOORS, A LOCAL GROUP THAT HELD OVER 50 NATURE HIKES, PADDLES, AND OTHER EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR TO ENJOY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURE. WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS, PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: KAYAK AND CANOE TRIPS ALONG THE COLUMBIA SLOUGH, BIRD AND NATURE WALKS, FOREST BATHING WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND MORE. WE PROVIDE SEVERAL WAYS IN WHICH COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME WITH THE COUNCIL INCLUDING OUR PADDLE TEAM, A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP RUN ALL PADDLE PROGRAMMING AND OUR BILINGUAL PADDLE PROGRAM, A SEPARATE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO EITHER SPEAK SPANISH OR RUSSIAN AS THEIR PRIMARY LANGUAGE.
STEWARDSHIP, RESTORATION, AND MONITORING - WE HELD 13 PUBLIC STEWARDSHIP EVENTS, PLANTED 12,669 NATIVE PLANTS, REMOVED 16,000 SQUARE FEET OF INVASIVE PLANTS, AND REMOVED 234 CUBIC FEET OF TRASH FROM THE SLOUGH. WE ALSO WORKED WITH SEVERAL ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, INCLUDING THE BLUEPRINT FOUNDATION, VOZ AND VERDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cathy Kellon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $45,560 |
Nelson Hardigg Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $42,405 |
Adam Reese Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daryl Houtman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenn Bies Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Keri Handaly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $397,664 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $230,889 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $628,553 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,833 |
Investment income | $44 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $634,850 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,153 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,184 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $184,141 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,048 |
Payroll taxes | $34,789 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $440 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,739 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,689 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $9,062 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,863 |
Travel | $3,071 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $370 |
Interest | $61 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,641 |
All other expenses | $46,758 |
Total functional expenses | $612,623 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,858 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,147 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $55,104 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $870 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $274,979 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,562 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,562 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,972 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $231,445 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $274,979 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc has recieved totaling $133,079.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $71,320 |
Bullitt Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR AN EXIT GRANT. | $25,000 |
Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $16,000 |
Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: FOR EXECUTIVE TRANSITION SUPPORT OF THIS ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE IN AND AROUND PORTLAND'S COLUMBIA SLOUGH WATERSHED IN LAND STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION EFFORTS | $10,000 |
Juan Young Trust Lake Oswego, OR PURPOSE: WATERSHED EDUCATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Autzen Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: TRANSFORMING HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH THE OUTDOORS | $4,800 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Splash International Seattle, WA | $12,181,246 | $13,283,598 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |