Save The Sound Inc

Organization Overview

Save The Sound Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Save The Sound Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save The Sound 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 09/2021, Save The Sound Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LAND, AIR AND WATER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAM USES CITIZEN SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ON-THE-WATER WATCHDOG ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE HEALTH OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND ITS WATERSHED. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM COORDINATED THE UNIFIED WATER STUDY, AN EFFORT TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY WITH 23 GROUPS IN 40 EMBAYMENTS AROUND LONG ISLAND SOUND; PUBLISHED A REPORT ON LONG ISLAND SOUND'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH; LED ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION EFFORTS THAT RESULTED IN AN HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LONG ISLAND SOUND INITIATIVES BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; AND SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED THE VISIBILITY OF OUR SOUNDKEEPER SUBPROGRAM, WHICH PATROLS THE WATERS OF LIS TO ENSURE POLLUTION IS STOPPED.


ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION: THE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS TO CREATE OR RESTORE THE CONDITIONS FOR ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN THRIVING AND RESILIENCE. THE PROGRAM DOES THIS BY REMOVING DAMS AND RESTORING FISH PASSAGE; INSTALLING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT EMPLOYS NATIVE PLANTS TO ABSORB AND FILTER STORMWATER BEFORE IT POLLUTES LOCAL WATERWAYS; RESTORES MARSHLAND AND CONSTRUCTS LIVING SHORELINES TO IMPROVE COASTAL RESILIENCE AND REVERSE MARSH LOSS, AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC IN PROTECTING WATER QUALITY AND WILDLIFE THROUGH A ROBUST CLEANUP PROGRAM AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM HOSTED 41 IN-PERSON CLEANUPS AND MANY MORE VIRTUAL CLEANUPS; COMPLETED A FISHWAY ON THE FARM RIVER IN NORTH BRANFORD, CT TO ENSURE FISH PASSAGE OVER A 323-YEAR OLD DAM; ADVANCED PLANS FOR DAM REMOVALS ON THE NORWALK RIVER AND FENGER BROOK IN CT, AND THE NISSEQUOGUE RIVER IN NY; AND BEGAN THE DESIGN AND PERMITTING PROCESS FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NEW HAVEN AND HAMDEN, CT. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONDUCTED FISH AND VEGETATION MONITORING AT PRIOR DAM REMOVAL SITES, AND WORKED WITH PARTNERS ON WATERSHED PLANNING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION.


ENDANGERED LANDS: THE ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM USES GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, POLICY AND LEGAL TOOLS TO ENSURE CONNECTICUT'S ICONIC LANDS ARE PRESERVED AND THE FORESTS THAT FILTER DRINKING WATER ARE PROTECTED. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM EDUCATED THOUSANDS OF NEW PEOPLE ABOUT THE EFFORT TO PROTECT AN 840 ACRE DEFACTO WILDLIFE REFUGE, INCLUDING ISSUING THE ENVISION PLUM ISLAND REPORT; CONTINUED A DECADES LONG BATTLE TO PRESERVE 238 ACRES OF FOREST ABUTTING A NATURE PRESERVE ALONG THE COASTLINE OF CONNECITCUT; AND WORKED TO PROTECT THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF DRINKING WATER LANDS IN THE COLEBROOK, CT AREA AND THROUGHOUT CT WATER'S TERRITORY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Stantec
Engineering
$189,004
Schumack Engineered Construction
Construction
$167,280
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,932,725
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,463,799
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,396,524
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $115,383
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $584,827
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,096,734

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Save The Sound Inc has recieved totaling $32,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sun Hill Family Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT WATER QUALITY PROJECT

$20,000
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT.

$12,000
Hagani Foundation

Woodbridge, CT

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,932,378
Earnings$1,264,517
Net Contributions$765,050
Other Expense$345,948
Ending Balance$8,616,007

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