Waterkeeper Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $11.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 01/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-4071318
Organization Overview
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Waterkeeper 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 06/2021, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc generated $11.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has awarded 99 individual grants totaling $2,861,432. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO CLEAN WATER IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING (SEE SCHEDULE O):
PURE FARMS PURE WATERS CAMPAIGN (SEE SCHEDULE O):
GLOBAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL SUMMITS (SEE SCHEDULE O):
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: THE REMAINDER OF OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDES PROMOTING THE WATERKEEPER METHOD OF ADVOCACY AND ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN TO WATERKEEPER GROUPS THROUGH DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, PRINT PUBLICATIONS, AND OTHER MEDIA; LICENSING NEW WATERKEEPER GROUPS; PROTECTING THE TRADEMARKED WATERKEEPER FAMILY OF NAMES; ADVOCATING FOR STRONGER ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, INCLUDING LEGISLATION SUCH AS THE CLEAN WATER RESTORATION ACT; AND UTILIZING EVENTS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE AWARENESS FOR THE WATERKEEPER MOVEMENT, THREATS TO CLEAN WATER, AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS. A SIGNIFICANT AREA OF ADVOCACY IS WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE'S CLEAN AND SAFE ENERGY CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN'S FOCUS IS TO HELP DRIVE THE SHIFT AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS AS OUR PRIMARY ENERGY SOURCE. WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE ENGAGES IN LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS BUILT AROUND LEGAL ADVOCACY, GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION, AND AGGRESSIVE MEDIA ATTENTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TOWARD A FOSSIL FUEL-FREE FUTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marc Yaggi Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $211,918 |
Mary Beth Postman Deputy Director & Secretary | Officer | 40 | $194,040 |
Daniel Estrin General Counsel & Advocacy Director | 40 | $168,585 | |
Rachel Cook Finance & Operations Director | 40 | $131,911 | |
Kelly Foster Senior Attorney | 40 | $115,947 | |
Maia Raposo Communications & Marketing Director | 40 | $105,862 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $11,662,266 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,314 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,662,266 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,210 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$21,257 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,721,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $459,641 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,544,047 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $546,666 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,276 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,501 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,620 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,095 |
| Fees for services: Other | $668,782 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $115,167 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $513,336 |
| Travel | $7,328 |
| 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 | $31,641 |
| Insurance | $29,958 |
| All other expenses | $7,356 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,978,228 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,658,671 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $704,005 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $116,838 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,858 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $726,636 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $235,340 |
| Total assets | $5,512,348 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $529,710 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $980,753 |
| Total liabilities | $1,510,463 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,978,840 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,023,045 |
| 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 | $5,512,348 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has awarded $444,643 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, NC PURPOSE: GRANT | $91,201 |
Wilmington, NC PURPOSE: GRANT | $64,173 |
Conway, SC PURPOSE: GRANT | $48,861 |
Asheville, NC PURPOSE: GRANT | $38,683 |
WHITE OAK-NEW RIVERKEEPER ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GRANT | $36,171 |
Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: GRANT | $32,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $18,408.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Wilson Family Foundation High Point, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leonard Hirshan Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM | $3,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,708 |
W James And Jane K Truettner Foundation Crested Butte, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,480,349 |
| Net Contributions | $4,956,388 |
| Other Expense | $5,413,692 |
| Ending Balance | $2,023,045 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Lowell, MA | $13,941,857 | $17,678,985 |
Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $40,803,982 | $23,298,469 |
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
Circulate Initiative Inc Iselin, NJ | $3,225,449 | $3,893,164 |
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future Harrisburg, PA | $3,509,129 | $2,508,656 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,311,796 | $4,320,615 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Sustainable Jersey Inc Ewing, NJ | $2,977,335 | $3,226,325 |
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc Southampton, NJ | $9,506,736 | $2,752,415 |
Clean Air Council Philadelphia, PA | $2,953,496 | $3,399,869 |