Merrimack River Watershed Council Inc is located in Lawrence, MA. The organization was established in 1978. 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 06/2023, Merrimack River Watershed Council Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merrimack River 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 06/2023, Merrimack River Watershed Council Inc generated $884.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $878.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE AND CONSERVE THE MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (MRWC) PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE TO PROTECT THE MERRIMACK RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED. MRWC OFFERS PUBLIC EVENTS FOR ALL MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSIRE RESIDENTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PADDLING TRIPS, PUBLIC LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND CLASSES, OUTREACH, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT WITH REGARD TO STORMWATER AND WATER POLLUTION, AND THE ORGANIZATION OF COALITIONS TO ADDRESS THE SAME. MRWC IS THE ONLY FULL-TIME ACTIVITST GROUP FOCUSED ON WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE 125-MILE LONG MERRIMACK RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Boehm President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rick Gronneberg Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ken Gray Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Christina Eckert Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jessica Martinez Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris August Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $881,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $881,750 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,505 |
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 | $884,255 |
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. | $64,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,768 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $427,451 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $34,753 |
Payroll taxes | $43,155 |
Fees for services: Management | $20,242 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,267 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $847 |
Office expenses | $13,692 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,426 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,762 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,397 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,861 |
Total functional expenses | $878,605 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $249,126 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $127,446 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $399,709 |
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 | $4,623 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,824 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $700 |
Total assets | $871,428 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,288 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $29,608 |
Total liabilities | $191,896 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $310,818 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $368,714 |
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 | $871,428 |