Rio Grande Return is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Rio Grande Return employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rio Grande Return 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 12/2022, Rio Grande Return generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECLAIM THE RIO GRANDE WATERSHED BY DIRECT RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES AND BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE JANUARY OF 2020, RGR HAS PLANTED 67,500 WILLOW, 4,900 COTTONWOOD AND GOODDINGS WILLOW, 350 NATIVE RIPARIAN CONTAINER PLANTS AND 8,850 SALTGRASS PLUGS; HAS CLEARED INVASIVE TREES FROM OVER 400 ACRES OF WETLANDS; HAS CONSTRUCTED 7 EXCLOSURES TO PROTECT RIPARIAN PLANTINGS FROM CATTLE AND ELK BROWSE ON OVER 20 ACRES; HAS ERECTED 3 MILES OF WILDLIFE FRIENDLY FENCE; HAS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED MORE THAN 300 IN-STREAM STRUCTURES ON APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES OF STREAMS; HAS ESTABLISHED A NATIVE SEED PROPAGATION FARM; HAS FORMED A HABITAT CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NATIVE WILDLIFE HABITATS AND REFUGES ON FORMERLY AGRICULTURAL LANDS; AND IS ACTIVELY ADMINISTERING A YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM OFFERING WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM BOTH NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW, RGR IS CONTRACTED WITH NMDG&F TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING LEGAL ADVICE AND COUNSELING REGARDING WATER RIGHTS ON THEIR PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Todd Lopez Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $123,768 |
Jutta Von Gontard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Harris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Hamilton President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adrian Oglesby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Sisk Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $954,282 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $604,606 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,558,888 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,685 |
Investment income | $55 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,080 |
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 | $1,567,708 |
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. | $123,767 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,282 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $504,722 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,395 |
Payroll taxes | $48,525 |
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 | $14,404 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $569 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,258 |
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 | $15,297 |
Insurance | $40,564 |
All other expenses | $26,519 |
Total functional expenses | $1,008,708 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $825,205 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $203,599 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,756 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $12,049 |
Total assets | $1,084,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,070 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $58,070 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,001,539 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $1,084,609 |