Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $847.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Hackensack, NJ
- Founding
- 12/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3530496
Organization Overview
Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc is located in Hackensack, NJ. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hackensack Riverkeeper 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 12/2023, Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc generated $847.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $777.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER, INC. IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE THE HACKENSACK RIVER WATERSHED AND ITS LIVING RESOURCES.HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER FIGHTS FOR CLEAN WATER, OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE RIVER FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION. IT ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY PROSECUTING POLLUTERS, PARTICIPATING IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL OPEN SPACE TRUST FUNDS, ENGAGING THE PUBLIC THROUGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS, AND ORGANIZING A VARIETY OF ECO-PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLEANUPS, PONTOON BOAT CRUISES, BIRDING WALKS, CANOE AND KAYAK RENTALS IN THE MEADOWLANDS, OVERPECK COUNTY PARK, AND VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECO- CRUISES:HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER HOSTED 1726 ADULTS, STUDENTS AND CHILDREN ON OUR ECO-CRUISES. THE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH DURING THE 2.5 HOUR TOUR INCLUDES A NARRATIVE THAT DESCRIBES THE ECO-SYSTEM, POLLUTION, WILDLIFE AND RECOVERYT OF THE RIVER AND THE MEADOWLANDS.
CLEANUPS:HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER HAS AN AMBITIOUS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WATERSHED CLEAN-UP PROGRAM. OLVER 18,598 LBS OF DEBRIS WERE REMOVED LAST YEAR THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF VOLUNTEERS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS. PLASTICS, TIRES, APPLIANCES AND PAPER DEBRIS COMPRISED THE BULF OF THE ITEMS FOUND. THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE SOURCE OF THE POLLUTION HAS BEEN AN ONGOING GOAL OF THE PROGRAM
PADDLING:HACKENSACK RIVERKEEPER OPERATES THREE PADDLE CENTERS ON THE HACKENSACK RIVER.RIVERKEEPER PARTNERS WITH BERGEN COUNTY PARKS AND HUDSON COUNTY PARKS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE WATWERSHED. IN ADDITION, PROGRAMS ARE COORDINATED WITH VARIOUS URBAN CITIES, COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS. DURING 2023, 4976 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Gillies President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Leggett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Craig Dorsett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Mcdermott Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Golden Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Birkner Jr Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $67,479 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $386,860 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $454,339 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $247,762 |
| Investment income | $12,971 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,005 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $847,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $77,979 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $396,146 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,784 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,878 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,586 |
| 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 | $17,052 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,347 |
| Office expenses | $52,738 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $31,920 |
| Insurance | $36,630 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $777,632 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,013 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,224 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $295 |
| 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 | $725,917 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $466,269 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,491,718 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,926 |
| 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 | $25,926 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,386,586 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,206 |
| 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 | $1,491,718 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc has awarded $153,500 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VICTORIA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
GERALDINE DODGE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
JOHN & WENDY NEU FAMILY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
VEOLIA NEW JERSY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
INSERRALML SUPERMARKETS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
ORANGE & ROCKLAND UTILITIES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |