Mountain Watershed Association
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $895.3k
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Melcroft, PA
- Founding
- 06/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1730301
Organization Overview
Mountain Watershed Association is located in Melcroft, PA. The organization was established in 1995. 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, Mountain Watershed Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mountain Watershed 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 12/2021, Mountain Watershed Association generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF WATERSHEDS BY CONDUCTING EDUCATION, OUTREACH, ASSESSMENTS AND RESEARCH RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION - TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE INDIAN CREEK WATERSHED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS ABANDONED MINE DISCHARGES, DEVELOP RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, AND ADDRESS OTHER CONSERVATION NEEDS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REHABILITION, INSTALLATION, MONITORING, OPERATING, MAINTENANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF ABANDONED MINE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND TRAIL SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS EXTENSIVE WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED.
ADVOCACY - TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS IMPACTED BY COAL AND SHALE GAS DEVELOPMENT IN YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER WATERSHED AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: HOSTING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS, DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, REVIEWING PERMITS AND LEGISLATION, AND SECURING EXPERT ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED PROJECTS.
OUTREACH - TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, VOLUNTEER, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS IN THE YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER WATERSHED IN ORDER TO INCREASE ENVIORNMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: HOSTING COMMUNITY EVENTS, PRODUCING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AND INFORMING MEMBERS OF ONGOING ACTIVITIES.
THE ORGANIZATION WORKED ON TRAIL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIAN CREEK VALLEY TRAIL, ICV HIKE/BIKE TRAIL AND YOUGH RIVERKEEPER. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN, CONSERVE, AND RESTORE THE INDIAN CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH THE GROUND PROJECTS AS WELL AS ENGAGEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE STEWARDS OF WATERSHED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Funk Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,684 |
Jerry Gearhart President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jeri Lowe Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Roger Pritts Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Paige Dix Co-Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
William Brisbane Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,082,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,685 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,082,560 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,076 |
| Investment income | $3,124 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$421 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,985 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,246 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$9,427 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,126 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,159,477 |
| 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. | $68,684 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,050 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $434,607 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,924 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,149 |
| 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 | $39,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,486 |
| Office expenses | $16,499 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,396 |
| 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 | $3,187 |
| Insurance | $2,567 |
| All other expenses | $12,371 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,957,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,175,182 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $293,619 |
| 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 | $7,271 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $469,577 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $895,333 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,851,063 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $191,081 |
| 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 | $191,081 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,568,340 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,091,642 |
| 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 | $2,851,063 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Mountain Watershed Association has recieved totaling $1,194,546.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE GREATER YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER WATERSHED AND THE REGION | $262,500 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS | $200,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION OF THE INDIAN CREEK AND JACOBS CREEK WATERSHEDS | $125,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION OF THE INDIAN CREEK AND JACOBS CREEK WATERSHEDS | $125,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $100,000 |
Allegheny Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |
West Creek Conservancy Parma, OH | $2,888,241 | $8,563,674 |
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 |
Shorerivers Inc Easton, MD | $2,648,829 | $4,340,458 |
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 |
Black Swamp Conservancy Perrysburg, OH | $12,036,158 | $4,862,475 |