Westport River Watershed Alliance Inc is located in Westport, MA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Westport River Watershed Alliance Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westport River Watershed Alliance 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 12/2023, Westport River Watershed Alliance Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $656.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WESTPORT RIVER WATERSHED NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: SCHOOL-BASED, HOME-BASED AND SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, NATURE WALKS AND TOWN-WIDE AND TARGETED PUBLICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO INFORM WATERSHED RESIDENTS OF ISSUES, ACTIONS, PROPOSALS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT AFFECT OUR LOCAL WATERSHED'S WILDLIFE, BEAUTY, HERITAGE AND PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND PROMOTE AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF AND STEWARDSHIP OF ESTUARY RESOURCES.OUR CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS WERE FULLY SUBSCRIBED, AND WE PROVIDED 10 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS, THROUGH THE GAY GILLESPIE SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP FUND, TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-4. THE RIVER CENTER WAS REGULARLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WITH MULTIPLE FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS. WE HELD A NUMBER OF MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES, OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES IN THE WATERSHED, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS - BOTH REMOTELY AND IN PERSON.
WATER RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY: 85% OF THE LAND MASS IN WESTPORT, DARTMOUTH, FALL RIVER AND FREETOWN, MA AS WELL AS PARTS OF LITTLE COMPTON AND TIVERTON, RI, FLOWS INTO THE WESTPORT RIVER ESTUARY THAT CONNECTS TO BUZZARDS BAY TIDAL WATERS. THE WRWA ROLE IS TO PROTECT, SUSTAIN, RESTORE AND CELEBRATE THROUGH VARIOUS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND PROJECT INITIATIVES.
WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS: VARIOUS WRWA RESOURCE RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION PROJECTS INCLUDING:1. THOSE FUNDED THROUGH DONOR-EARMARKED CONTRIBUTIONS AND THROUGH GRANTS FROM PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES, AND 2. THOSE EXECUTED IN COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC ENTITIES.SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECTS DELVE FURTHER INTO THE PROBLEMS OF TWO MAJOR CHALLENGES FACING THE HEALTH OF OUR RIVER: SALT MARSH LOSS AND EXCESS NITROGEN. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE TOWN AND OTHER NONPROFIT AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rmichael Sullivan President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Gigi Priebe Vice President - Developme | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sean Mullaney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Harold Cooper Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joop Nagtegaal Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Wendy Nicholas Dorsey Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $70,688 |
Fundraising events | $139,225 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,020,040 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,229,953 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,042 |
Investment income | $63,898 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$89,977 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,675 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $503 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,237,094 |
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. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,917 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,691 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $292,178 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,526 |
Payroll taxes | $31,467 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,820 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,719 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,541 |
Travel | $2,688 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,013 |
Insurance | $12,985 |
All other expenses | $20,870 |
Total functional expenses | $656,586 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434,649 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,270 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,266 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,802,205 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,249,542 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $65,122 |
Total assets | $5,564,054 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,231 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
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 | $73,254 |
Total liabilities | $95,485 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,401,179 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,067,390 |
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 | $5,564,054 |