Watershed Management Group Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Watershed Management Group Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watershed Management Group 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 12/2021, Watershed Management Group Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP (WMG) DEVELOPS COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM PROSPERITY OF PEOPLE AND HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP'S LIVING LAB IS A BILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE DESERT LIVING IN MID-TOWN TUCSON. IT OFFERS EXHIBITS, CLASSES, AND TOURS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, SERVES ALL AGES FROM ACROSS THE BORDER REGION, AND ATTRACTS NATIONAL AND GLOBAL VISITORSREACHING ABOUT 3,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. AT THE LIVING LAB AND LEARNING CENTER WE ORGANIZE A DOCENT PROGRAM AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE RIVER RUN NETWORK IS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WORKING TO ACHIEVE OUR 50-YEAR VISION OF RESTORING TUCSON'S HERITAGE OF FLOWING CREEKS AND RIVERS AND INCLUDES OVER 2,500 RIVER RUN NETWORK MEMBERS DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN AZ IN THE SANTA CRUZ WATERSHED. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP OFFERS CREEK WALKS, RIVER RESTORATION WORKSHOPS, RIVER CLEAN-UPS, AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE MONITORING. THROUGH THE CO-OP, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP LEADS WORKSHOPS WITH VOLUNTEERS TO INSTALL WATER HARVESTING FEATURES AND NATIVE AND EDIBLE GARDENS AT PEOPLES HOMES, SERVING 1,000 ADULTS ANNUALLY FROM ACROSS GREATER TUCSON. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUPS WATER HARVESTING CERTIFICATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, TRAINING ABOUT 40 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH TWO WEEK-LONG COURSES.THROUGH OUR SCHOOLYARD PROGRAM AND FAMILY SATURDAYS WE BRING NATURE EDUCATION TO KIDS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING LIMITED INCOME FAMILIES AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ACCESS TO CLEAN, LOCAL WATER SOURCES, SUCH AS RAINWATER HARVESTING; LEARNING HOW TO STEWARD THE PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND RIVERS OF THE SONORAN DESERT; AND LEARNING HOW TO TURN WASTE INTO RESOURCES TO COMPOST, GROW FOOD, AND CONSERVE ENERGY.WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP ALSO OFFERS FREE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CLASSES ON SUSTAINABLE DESERT LIVING IN THE GREATER TUCSON AND PHOENIX REGIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Shipek Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $84,863 |
Margot Garcia Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ceanne Alvine Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Shepard President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Gary Forger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Rene Corrales Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $237,406 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $962,047 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,199,453 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $447,225 |
Investment income | $980 |
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 | $1,647,658 |
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. | $84,863 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,486 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $588,522 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $60,245 |
Payroll taxes | $66,032 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,003 |
Office expenses | $38,378 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,328 |
Travel | $11,253 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,458 |
Interest | $5,227 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,231 |
Insurance | $40,861 |
All other expenses | $5,903 |
Total functional expenses | $1,308,810 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $297,354 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $390,395 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80,272 |
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 | $3,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $312,145 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $1,083,167 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,311 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $60,583 |
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 | $144,039 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $290,933 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $792,234 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,083,167 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Watershed Management Group Inc has recieved totaling $83,117.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jeff & Connie Woodman Foundation Bellaire, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
River Network Boulder, CO PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $17,536 |
Climate Conservation Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: BUILDING NETWORKS | $12,500 |
Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,800 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tri-City Economic Development Corporation Union City, CA | $7,121,419 | $14,270,902 |
Eco-Cycle Inc Boulder, CO | $9,419,278 | $9,361,729 |
Community Conservation Centers Inc Berkeley, CA | $3,563,827 | $7,161,023 |
Colorado Water Trust Inc Denver, CO | $1,736,655 | $1,332,449 |
Blue Star Recyclers Colorado Springs, CO | $918,263 | $1,376,370 |
Canopy Palo Alto, CA | $1,206,340 | $1,527,418 |
Deconstruction And Building Materials Reuse Network Inc Long Beach, CA | $25,089 | $1,339,360 |
Watershed Management Group Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,083,167 | $1,647,658 |
Coastal Quest Berkeley, CA | $699,709 | $1,605,642 |
Explore Ecology Santa Barbara, CA | $299,738 | $1,190,938 |
The Reuse People Of America Inc Oakland, CA | $1,243,870 | $1,604,785 |
Vallejo Community Organizations Recycling Inc Vallejo, CA | $875,282 | $1,303,705 |