Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cathy Kellon
Executive Director
$45,560
Nelson Hardigg
Interim Executive Director
$42,405
Adam Reese
Board Chair
$0
Daryl Houtman
Vice Chair
$0
Jenn Bies
Secretary
$0
Keri Handaly
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Columbia Slough Watershed Council Inc has recieved totaling $133,079.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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