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 12/2023, Raritan Headwaters Association employed 50 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 12/2023, Raritan Headwaters Association generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
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 DATA COLLECTED FROM 72 SITES LOCATED IN THE RARITAN RIVER HEADWATERS REGION WERE ANALYZED AND PREPARED FOR AN ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE NJDEP, EPA, MUNICIPALITIES AND TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH RHA'S ONLINE REPORT CARD. CONDUCTED 19 COMMUNITY WELL TEST EVENTS AND THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD DRINKING WATER QUALITY TESTS THROUGH RHA'S WELL TESTING PROGRAM. MONITORED, MAINTAINED, AND COLLECTED DATA IN REAL TIME FROM CLIMATE STATIONS LOCATED AT 5 STREAM SITES. STUDENT, CORPORATE, AND SCOUT VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TREE PLANTING, TRAIL CLEARING, AND INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL. PLANTED 450 TREES AT 3 LOCATIONS WITHIN THE WATERSHED- PEAPACK & GLADSTONE PARK, BAMBOO BROOK OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, AND NATIRAR PARKALONG THE PEAPACK BROOK, HERZOG BROOK, AND NORTH BRANCH RARITAN RIVER WITH LOCAL PARTNERS.. RHA'S EDUCATION TEAM CONDUCTED "NATURE DAYS" MORNING AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-8 TO EXPLORE WILDLIFE AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ON THE ASSOCIATION'S FAIRVIEW FARM, IN BEDMINSTER - A 170-ACRE PRESERVE. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION ATTENDED "WATERSHED UNIVERSITY", A WEEKLONG SUMMER PROGRAM HOSTED BY RHAWATERSHED TOOLS FOR LOCAL LEADER'S SEMINARS EDUCATED CITIZENS AND DECISION-MAKERS ON TOPICS INCLUDING LAND PRESERVATION, WATERSHED PLANNING, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND LEAD IN DRINKING WATER,. WORKED TO ADVOCATE FOR WATER PROTECTION POLICIES WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING NJ HIGHLANDS COALITION, NJ LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, LEAD IN DRINKING WATER TASK FORCE, THE FORESTRY TASK FORCE, ASSOCIATION FOR NJ ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS, NJ WATERSHED COUNCIL, THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE, NJ CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, AND OTHERS. WORKED WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO PLAN FOR THE REMOVAL OF 5 DAMS IN THE SOUTH BRANCH WATERSHED TO ENHANCE WATER QUALITY AND FISH PASSAGE. RHA, AN ACCREDITATED LAND TRUST, APPLIED FOR RENEWAL. STEWARDSHIP STAFF PRODUCED REPORTS ON THE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF 33 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND 9 RHA-OWNED PRESERVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dallas Hetherington President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Arun Gundurao Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kerry Haselton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Richard Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Bugliari Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
George Cassa 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 | $364,175 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $980,398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,344,573 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $376,147 |
Investment income | $88,398 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $172,169 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,914 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,066,201 |
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. | $146,770 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,923 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $802,825 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,229 |
Other employee benefits | $128,485 |
Payroll taxes | $95,193 |
Fees for services: Management | $102,720 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,043 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,855 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,944 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,285 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,367 |
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 | $63,362 |
Insurance | $44,991 |
All other expenses | $189,734 |
Total functional expenses | $2,218,889 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $318,797 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $28,806 |
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 | $3,796 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $531,199 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $7,009,349 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,085,032 |
Total assets | $11,980,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,007 |
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 | $321,984 |
Total liabilities | $450,991 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,070,672 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,458,648 |
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 | $11,980,311 |