Raritan Headwaters Association is located in Gladstone, NJ. The organization was established in 1960. 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 09/2021, Raritan Headwaters Association employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Raritan Headwaters Association 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, Raritan Headwaters Association generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEADWATERS REGION OF THE RARITAN RIVER BASIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL AND BACTERIAL STREAM MONITORING WAS ACCOMPLISHED AT 72 SITES LOCATED IN THE RARITAN RIVER HEADWATERS REGION BY 50 CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, ACADEMIC PARTNERS, AND RHA STAFF. WATER QUALITY DATA WAS PRESENTED TO THE NJDEP, EPA, MUNICIPALITIES AND TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH RHA'S ONLINE REPORT CARD. OVER 5,500 DRINKING WATER QUALITY TESTS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGH RHA'S WELL TESTING PROGRAM. MORE THAN 2,000 INDIVIDUAL TAPS WERE TESTED AT HOMES IN 43 MUNCIPALITIES. A WATERSHED-WIDE STREAM CLEANUP EVENT TOOK PLACE IN APRIL - 1,300 VOLUNTEERS PICKED UP OVER 16 TONS OF TRASH AND RECYCLABLES AT 73 SITES INCLUDING PLASTIC, TIRES, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF ITEMS THAT THREATENED THE HEALTH OF THE WATERSHED AND DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES. 450 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TREE PLANTING, TRAIL CLEARING, AND INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL. AT 4 LOCATIONS RHA HELD NATURE CAMPS OVER 18 WEEK-LONG SESSIONS WHERE 434 CHILDREN FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND URBAN AREAS OUTSIDE THE REGION PARTICIPATED IN FUN, OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR WATERWAYS SCHOOL PROGRAMS REACHED HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS THROUGH CLASSROOM LESSONS AND FIELD EXPERIENCES. WATERSHED TOOLS FOR LOCAL LEADERS SEMINARS EDUCATED CITIZENS AND DECISION-MAKERS ON TOPICS INCLUDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND LEAD IN DRINKING WATER. THE ASSOCIATION WORKED TO ADVOCATE FOR WATER PROTECTION POLICIES WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING NJ HIGHLANDS COALITION, NJ LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, LEAD IN DRINKING WATER TASK FORCE, ASSOCIATION FOR NJ ENVIROMENTAL COMMISSIONS, NJ WATERSHED COUNCIL, THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE, NJ CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, AND OTHERS. RHA IS AN ACCREDITATED LAND TRUST, HOLDING, MONITORING AND ENFORCING 33 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, REPRESENTING 890 ACRES AND OWN AND MANAGE 10 PRESERVES AS OPEN SPACE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS INCLUDING FAIRVIEW FARM, A 170 ACRE WILDLIFE PRESERVE THAT OFFERS 5 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, A SENSORY AND BIRD & BUTTERFLY GARDEN, A SCIENCE AND EDUCATION CENTER, AND MODEL STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Geoffrey Connor First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Charles Reid Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Richard Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stewart Brunhouse President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Arun Gundurao Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kerry Haselton Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $230,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $836,376 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,066,676 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $274,945 |
Investment income | $69,959 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $466,651 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36,535 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,923,766 |
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. | $137,574 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,858 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $765,855 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,871 |
Other employee benefits | $86,013 |
Payroll taxes | $81,028 |
Fees for services: Management | $96,824 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,825 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,871 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $855 |
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 | $71,657 |
Insurance | $37,029 |
All other expenses | $102,086 |
Total functional expenses | $1,684,469 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $96,749 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $28,050 |
Accounts receivable, net | $350 |
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 | $12,337 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $629,781 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $7,838,638 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,112,207 |
Total assets | $12,718,112 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,420 |
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 | $213,000 |
Other liabilities | $352,989 |
Total liabilities | $664,409 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,569,262 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,484,441 |
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 | $12,718,112 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Raritan Headwaters Association has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation Oldwick, NJ PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES | $1,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |
American Society For The Protection Of Nature Israel Inc New York, NY | $437,688 | $3,144,160 |
Partnership For The Delaware Estuary Inc Wilmington, DE | $2,108,208 | $2,653,652 |
Pa Assoc Of Conservation Districts Inc Harrisburg, PA | $2,577,881 | $2,656,352 |
Lancaster County Conservancy Lancaster, PA | $78,427,592 | $14,024,437 |
Willistown Conservation Trust Inc Newtown Square, PA | $36,941,132 | $4,212,505 |
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $5,460,471 | $2,307,893 |
Years Project Inc Melville, NY | $2,975,303 | $1,381,607 |