Little Falls Watershed Alliance Inc is located in Chevy Chase, MD. The organization was established in 2009. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Falls Watershed Alliance 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 12/2022, Little Falls Watershed Alliance Inc generated $88.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $78.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE LITTLE FALLS WATERSHED, A VULNERABLE NATURAL ECOSYSTEM NESTLED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND WASHINGTON, D.C. WE STRIVE TO RESTORE AND SUSTAIN THE WATER QUALITY, NATURAL HABITAT, HEALTH, AND INTEGRITY OF THE WATERSHED. WE DEVELOP AND APPLY DIVERSE, INNOVATIVE, AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS; BUILD AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE NATURAL SPACES TO OUR ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FUTURE; AND ENSURE THAT OUR CREEKS AND THEIR SURROUNDING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SURVIVE AND THRIVE FOR THEIR OWN SAKE, AND THE ENJOYMENT AND UTILIZATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STEWARDSHIP: WE RESTORE THE WATER QUALITY, NATURAL HABITAT AND ECOLOGY OF THE LITTLE FALLS WATERSHED THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STREAM CLEANUPS AND REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANTS. SOME OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2022 INCLUDED: FALMOUTH ROAD RESTORATION. IN THIS 6,000 SQUARE FOOT AREA, WE REMOVED THE NON-NATIVE PLANTS AND PLANTED THE AREA WITH OVER 2,000 NATIVE GRASSES, FLOWERS, TREES AND SHRUBS. TRASH REMOVAL. 250 VOLUNTEERS HELPED REMOVE 2,800 POUNDS OF TRASH AND 42 HUGE BAGS OF CANS AND BOTTLES FROM THE LOCAL CREEK AND ADJACENT PARKLAND. OVERLOOK. WE COMPLETED A MULTIYEAR STORMWATER CONTROL PROJECT FUNDED BY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST.
SCIENCE: WE MONITOR THE HEALTH OF THE LITTLE FALLS BRANCH THROUGH BACTERIAL MONITORING, SALT MONITORING AND MACROINVERTEBRATE MONITORING. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2022 INCLUDED: - THROUGH OUR BACTERIAL MONTORING PROJECT, DISCOVERING A MAJOR SEWAGE LEAKAGE IN THE WILLETT BRANCH AND WORKING WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO LOCAL AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. 16 MONITORS SAMPLED FOR E. COLI AT 10 LOCATIONS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. - OUR BENTHIC BACTERIA TEAM SURVEYS THE LITTLE FALLS BRANCH QUARTERLY TO TRACK THE HEALTH OF THE CREEK.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WE BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE LITTLE FALLS WATERSHED THROUGH A NEWSLETTER, A WEBSITE, AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PUBLIC EVENTS AND HIKES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2022 INCLUDED: - NORWOOD PARK NATURAL HISTORY DAY ATTRACTED OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS ABOUT THE GEOLOGY, FLORA AND FAUNA OF THIS POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. - 80 PEOPLE JOINED US ON NEW YEAR'S DAY TO DISCOVER THE MOUTH OF THE LITTLE FALLS AND LEARN ABOUT THE NATIVE PLANTS ALONG THE LITTLE FALLS BRANCH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Morse Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $22,333 |
Karen Thornton President | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Sara Robinson Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mikel Moore Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
George Wyeth Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Sobel Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,263 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,513 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $88,513 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,000 |
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. | $24,613 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,943 |
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 | $26,893 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $6,565 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $871 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,672 |
All other expenses | $7,643 |
Total functional expenses | $78,200 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,972 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $88,972 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,169 |
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 | $1,169 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $87,803 |
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 | $88,972 |