Downstream Project

Organization Overview

Downstream Project is located in Berryville, VA. The organization was established in 2008. 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 03/2023, Downstream Project employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downstream Project 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 03/2023, Downstream Project generated $124.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.8k during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT IS TO PROTECT WATERSHEDS BY PROMOTING AWARENESS, ALLIANCE, AND ACTION THROUGH CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION. DOWNSTREAM'S VISION IS A BROAD-BASED COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE PEOPLE CONNECTED TO THEIR LOCAL WATERSHEDS. THE PROJECT FOCUS IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AT THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS AND HOW THEY CUMULATIVELY AFFECT US GLOBALLY. AS THE SAYING GOES "WE ALL LIVE DOWNSTREAM." IN THE WORDS OF FOUNDER, GEORGE L. OHRSTROM, II: "THE HOPE IS THAT PEOPLE WILL EDUCATE THEMSELVES AND STAND UP AND BECOME A VOICE FOR DOWNSTREAM ISSUES BECAUSE THEY ARE EXCEEDINGLY IMPORTANT TO ALL OF US."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

1) WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTDOWNSTREAM CONTINUES TO HOST OVER FORTY CONSERVATION NONPROFIT WEBSITES AND PROVIDES SCHEDULED AND ON-DEMAND TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE SUPPORT TO THESE CLIENTS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, WE ADDED THE CAPITAL REGION LAND CONSERVANCY OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, AS A NEW CLIENT. WE REDESIGNED THE FIRM'S OLD WEBSITE AND ADDED THEM TO OUR STABLE OF HOSTED AND SUPPORTED SITES.DOWNSTREAM CONTINUED TO SUPPORT BOTH THE 2021 AND 2022 LAND & GREENWAYS CONFERENCES FOR VIRGINIA UNITED LAND TRUSTS. PROJECTS INCLUDE PREPARATION AND POSTING OF 2021 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND CREATING PAGES FOR THE 2022 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INCLUDING FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION FORMS.SIGNIFICANT AMONG THESE PROJECTS WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GREEN PAGES CONSERVATION DIRECTORY FOR THE CATOCTIN LAND TRUST AND THE SUPPORT OF TWO MAJOR FUNDRAISERS FOR THE LAND TRUST OF VIRGINIA.WEBSITE HOSTING AND DOMAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUE TO BE A CONSISTENT AND INCREASING SOURCE OF REVENUE WITH ONGOING EFFORTS TO REFINE OUR FEE STRUCTURE AND AUTOMATE BILLING.WEBSITE HOSTING AND DOMAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUE TO BE A CONSISTENT AND INCREASING SOURCE OF REVENUE WITH ONGOING EFFORTS TO REFINE OUR FEE STRUCTURE AND AUTOMATE BILLING.


2) CONSTITUENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENTDOWNSTREAM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT FIFTEEN OR MORE CLIENTS WITH THE INTEGRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LITTLE GREEN LIGHT, THE CONSTITUENT RESOURCES MANAGEMENT APPLICATION, AND WEB INTEGRATION SUPPORTED BY OUR TEAM. NO NEW ACCOUNTS WERE ADDED THIS FISCAL YEAR, BUT THE MOST ACTIVE CLIENTS INCLUDED POTOMAC VALLEY AUDUBON, CONSERVATION WEST VIRGINIA, CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE, AND LAND TRUST OF VIRGINIA.


3) VIDEO PRODUCTIONCOVID PRODUCED A SIGNIFICANT SLOWDOWN IN OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION WORK AS LOCATION SHOOTS AND INTERVIEWS WERE CANCELED. GROUNDWORKS WAS LAID FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY VISION AND ACRE INVESTMENTS IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
George L Ohrstrom II
President And Founder
$0
William R Howard
Executive Director
$77,390
David Grant
Treasurer/director
$0
Tom Wood
Director
$0
Robert Whitescarver
Secretary/director
$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$101,906
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $40,493
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$101,906
Total Program Service Revenue$32,442
Investment income $1,230
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$10,668
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $124,910

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Downstream Project has awarded $13,923 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$315

EASTERN PANHANDLE GREEN COALITION

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$13,500

THE COMMONS INC (AKA CHESAPEAKE COMMONS)

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$108
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