Mystic River Watershed Association Inc is located in Arlington, MA. The organization was established in 1976. 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, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mystic River Watershed Association 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, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc generated $8.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.5% 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.
Since 2020, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $2,005,522. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE MYSTIC RIVER, ITS TRIBUTARIES AND WATERSHED LANDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND TO CELEBRATE THE VALUE, IMPORTANCE AND GREAT BEAUTY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES. MYRWA IS PROTECTING WATER QUALITY, RESTORING IMPORTANT HABITAT, BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, TRANSFORMING PARKS AND PATHS, AND INSPIRING YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESTORATION & RECREATION. MYRWA USES SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY, RESTORE IMPORTANT HABITAT INCLUDING FOR RIVER HERRING, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACROSS THE WATERSHED AND CONNECT 25 MILES OF PATHS AND IMPROVE SIX PARKS IN OUR WATERSHED. FROM BUILDING NEW PARKS, TO PILOTING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MUNICIPALITIES-THESE EFFORTS PROTECT BOTH PEOPLE AND PLACES.
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP. MYRWA EDUCATES MORE THAN 2,000 YOUTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ENGAGES 1,800 VOLUNTEERS IN CLEANING UP AND CARING FOR OUR PARKS.
CLIMATE RESILIENCY. MYRWA FOUNDED THE RESILIENT MYSTIC COLLABORATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 20 MUNICIPAL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP REGIONAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE HEALTHIER, AND MORE CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. THE RMC COMMUNITIES HAVE SECURED >50M EARMARKS AND STATE GRANTS TO ADDRESS STORMWATER FLOODING, URBAN HEAT ISLANDS AND SEA-LEVEL RISE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patrick Herron Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $149,923 |
Julia E Wormser Deputy Direc | Officer | 40 | $139,939 |
Nasser Brahim President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Burson Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Carvalho Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Victor Castro Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Weston & Sampson Engineeers Engineering | 12/30/23 | $175,805 |
Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $190,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,451,534 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,439,956 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,891,490 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $113,062 |
Investment income | $192,817 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $8,197,369 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $440,237 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,300 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,644 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,690 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,047,711 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,277 |
Other employee benefits | $70,301 |
Payroll taxes | $109,060 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,514 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,303,358 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $225,654 |
Information technology | $306 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,505 |
Travel | $37,300 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,004 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,631 |
Insurance | $11,285 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,820,529 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $364,622 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $420,476 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,710,538 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,400 |
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 | $16,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,677 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,519,266 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,075,118 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $455,706 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $245,860 |
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 | $701,566 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,235,630 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,137,922 |
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 | $10,075,118 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded $438,237 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MY BROTHER'S TABLE PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $50,000 |
CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPM PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $58,433 |
SELF HELP INC PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $44,555 |
LA COLORORATIVE INC PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $50,000 |
LA COMUNIDAD INC PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $35,000 |
AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $36,830 |