Farmington River Watershed Association Inc

Organization Overview

Farmington River Watershed Association Inc is located in Simsbury, CT. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Farmington River Watershed Association Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Farmington River Watershed Association 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, Farmington River Watershed Association Inc generated $603.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $353.1k during the year ending 06/2022. 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

PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED AREA

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESEARCH THAT ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED FUNCTIONS AND HEALTH. OUR RESEARCH AND MAPPING PROJECTS ASSIST PLANNERS, POLICYMAKERS, WATERSHED RESIDENTS AND RIVER USERS. RESEARCH INCLUDES ONGOING WATER QUALITY MONITORING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT COMPLEMENTS THE WORK OF OTHER AGENCIES. IT ALSO BUILDS UP A LONG-TERM RECORD THAT COULD SHOW HOW THE RIVER RESPONDS TO CHANGES IN THE WATERSHED. RESEARCH ALSO INCLUDES HANDS-ON STEWARDSHIP SUCH AS FISH HABITAT RESTORATION, REDUCTION OF STORM WATER RUNOFF, AND RE-VEGETATING STREAMBANKS WITH NATIVE PLANTS.


EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY RIVER SYSTEM AND OUR COLLECTIVE ROLE IN ITS PROTECTION. EDUCATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FREE ONLINE LESSON PLANS FOR SCHOOLS, RIVER GUIDES AND NEWSLETTERS, CANOE TRIPS, RIVER CLEANUPS, FIELD TRIPS AND OUTDOOR LESSONS FOR STUDENT GROUPS, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS ON RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION, AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.


ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF THE WILD & SCENIC DESIGNATION ON 14 MILES OF THE UPPER FARMINGTON RIVER, INCLUDING FOR SOUND MANAGEMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY, FOR RIVERBANK AND RIPARIAN BUFFER PROTECTION, IN TOWN LAND USE PROCEEDINGS, AND THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE FARMINGTON RIVER COORDINATING COMMITTEE. AS PART OF THE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THIS SEGMENT, THE UPPER FARMINGTON RIVER COORDINATING COMMITTEE WAS CREATED TO COORDINATE THE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE PRIVATE TOWN, STATE, AND FEDERAL GROUPS PROTECTING THIS SEGMENT OF THE RIVER TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY AND INFORMATION SHARING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Aimee Petras
Executive Dir.
$53,146
Michael Feldman
President
$0
John Laudati
Vice President
$0
Carol Noble
Vice President
$0
Brian Freeman
Treasurer
$0
Becky Sahl
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$78,776
Fundraising events$7,400
Related organizations$0
Government grants $46,130
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$326,724
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$459,030
Total Program Service Revenue$135,896
Investment income $13,239
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$5,101
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $351
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $603,455

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Farmington River Watershed Association Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Fortin Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$595,101
Earnings-$125,133
Net Contributions$5,321
Other Expense$15,000
Ending Balance$460,289

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