Raritan Baykeeper Inc is located in Hazlet, NJ. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Raritan Baykeeper Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Raritan Baykeeper 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, Raritan Baykeeper Inc generated $804.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $655.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE BAYKEEPER'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE HUDSON-RARITAN ESTUARY - ONE OF THE MOST URBAN ESTUARIES ON THE PLANET. SINCE 1989, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED AS A CITIZEN ADVOCATE FOR THE ESTUARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BAYKEEPER BOAT PROGRAM OPERATES A BOAT THAT PATROLS THE WATERS OF THE NY/NJ HARBOR FOR VIOLATIONS AND ALSO ASSISTS WITH COASTAL RESTORATION OPERATIONS. IT ALSO OPERATES TWO PUMP-OUT BOATS THAT PUMP OUT SEWAGE FROM THE HOLDING TANKS OF RECREATIONAL BOATS AND TRANSPORTS IT TO SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. ONE PUMP-OUT SERVICES BOATERS IN RARITAN BAY, BUT IT DID NOT OPERATE IN 2021 DUE TO COVID CONDITIONS. THE OTHER PUMP-OUT BOAT IS OPERATED BY BAYKEEPER FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY ALONG THE NAVESINK RIVER, AND THAT BOAT WAS IN OPERATION DURING 2021.
BAYKEEPER'S ADVOCACY AND LEGAL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CLEANING, RESTORING AND PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE POST-INDUSTRIAL URBAN WATERWAYS THAT COMPRISE THE NY/NJ HARBOR. WE ADVOCATE FOR SUPERFUND AND WASTE SITE CLEANUPS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, SUE POLLUTERS AND STORMWATER VIOLATORS, AND PUSH FOR LEGISLATION AIMED AT THESE GOALS.
BAYKEEPER'S "COASTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM" RESTORES OYSTER REEFS AND LIVING SHORELINES TO THE IN AND ALONG THE WATERWAYS OF NY/NJ HARBOR IN BOTH NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK. MUCH OF THIS WORK IS DONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES NAVY. VOLUNTEERS FROM AROUND THE REGION ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE RESTORATIONS THAT IMPROVE NATURAL HABITAT AND COASTAL RESILIENCE, WHILE PROVIDING TREMENDOUS EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Greg Remaud Baykeeper An | Officer | 40 | $82,000 |
Judge John D'amico Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Doss Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fatema Raza CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meredith Comi Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Felicia Grant Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,740 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $284,222 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $483,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $770,209 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $42 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,279 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $804,690 |
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. | $82,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,889 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $153,153 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $31,006 |
Payroll taxes | $22,936 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $29,430 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $86,607 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,600 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,974 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,823 |
Travel | $4,350 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,154 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,094 |
Insurance | $17,714 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $655,032 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,352 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,807 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $66,774 |
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 | $23,316 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,330 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,800 |
Total assets | $451,379 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,170 |
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 | $52,170 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $249,964 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $149,245 |
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 | $451,379 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Raritan Baykeeper Inc has recieved totaling $62,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Richmond County Savings Foundation Staten Island, NY PURPOSE: NY/NJ BAYKEEPER RESTORATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Catskill Watershed Corporation Arkville, NY | $166,890,312 | $18,353,633 |
Scenic Hudson Inc poughkeepsie, NY | $38,136,273 | $14,869,807 |
Safe Water Network New York, NY | $11,807,774 | $8,506,828 |
Earth Conservancy Ashley, PA | $31,704,256 | $2,874,276 |
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper Inc Buffalo, NY | $12,074,005 | $5,933,047 |
Riverkeeper Inc Ossining, NY | $3,555,297 | $4,414,432 |
Hudson River Foundation For Science And Environmental Research Inc New York, NY | $44,144,233 | $1,711,986 |
Delaware Bay And River Cooperative Inc Linwood, PA | $4,814,583 | $3,275,578 |
Renew Oceans Inc Brooklyn, NY | $0 | $303,111 |
United Water Resources Inc Non- Bargained Retiree Med & Life Tr Paramus, NJ | $16,853,440 | $1,840,870 |
Stream Restoration Incorporated Mars, PA | $510,064 | $2,294,533 |
Schuylkill River Greenway Assn Pottstown, PA | $2,909,534 | $2,337,003 |