Mystic River Watershed Association Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patrick Herron
Executive Di
$149,923
Julia E Wormser
Deputy Direc
$139,939
Nasser Brahim
President
$0
David Burson
Board Member
$0
Stephanie Carvalho
Board Member
$0
Victor Castro
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Weston & Sampson Engineeers
Engineering
$175,805
Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc
Consulting
$190,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded $438,237 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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