Gunpowder Riverkeeper Inc
- Assets
- $202.1k
- Revenue
- $121.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Monkton, MD
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1517453
Organization Overview
Gunpowder Riverkeeper Inc is located in Monkton, MD. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Gunpowder Riverkeeper 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 12/2021, Gunpowder Riverkeeper Inc generated $121.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $117.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
PROTECTION, CONSERVATION & RESTORATION OF THE GUNPOWDER AND BUSH RIVER WATERSHEDS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ABINGDON WOODS PROJECT:RIVERKEEPER CONTINUED ITS LITIGATION ON THE WAREHOUSE IN THE WETLANDS "ABINGDON WOODS PROJECTX AND RECEIVED A PRECEDENT SETTING FAVORABLE DECISION FROM THE HARFORD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THAT REMANDED THE PERMIT BACK TO MDE TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE ANTI-DEGRADATION AND SOCIOECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION. THE SITE CURRENTLY CONTAINS MANY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT FORESTED WETLAND, SPECIMEN TREES AND PART OF A STREAM CATCHMENT DRAINING TO OTTER POINT CREEK, A HIGH QUALITY TIER II WATERWAY, THAT DRAINS IN THE VIBRANT BUSH RIVER LARGEMOUTH BASS FISHERY. THIS FORESTED AREA PROVIDES VITAL STORMWATER & FLOOD CONTROLS TO ADJACENT AND DOWNSTREAM RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THE WORK IS ONGOING. 40% OF TOTAL PROJECTS.
C.P. CRANE COAL FIRED POWERPLANT: THIS SIGNIFICANT DISCHARGER OF PCB'S IN THE GUNPOWDER WATERSHED WAS CLOSED BY MDE ENFORCEMENT ACTION THUS CEASING COAL BURNING & DISCHARGES.RIVERKEEPER TRACKED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE PROPERTY. RIVERKEEPER OPPOSED A PLAN TO REDEVELOP THE PROPERTY INTO HOUSING THAT WOULD IMPACT THE TIDAL GUNPOWDER & MIDDLE RIVER AND REQUIRE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER TO BE BROUGHT OUT TO THE PENINSULA THAT IS APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT ABOVE SEA LEVEL. 10% OF TOTAL PROJECTS
INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES: IN THE LOWER GUNPOWDER RIVER & BUSH RIVER, THESE ARE IMPACTING WATER QUALITY. GUNPOWDER RIVERKEEPER UNDERTOOK A COMPLIANCE SWEEP OF THE UPSTREAM FACILITIES REGULATED BY NATIONAL POLLUTION ELIMINATION DISCHARGE (NPDES). "INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGE PERMITS" IDENTIFY THE PERMIT CONDITIONS AND ASSESS COMPLIANCE OF THES CONDITIONS AND THEIR IMPACTS TO LOCAL AND DOWNSTREAM WATER QUALITY TO SATISFY RIVERKEEPER'S GOAL OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO MDE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION SO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HARM FROM EXCEEDANCES OF REGULATED DISCHARGES IS PROPERLY ACCOUNTED FOR AND MITIGATED WITH FINES AND PENALTIES. THIS PROJECT IS ONGOING. 10% OF TOTAL PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theaux M Legardeur Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,873 |
Jeff Lewatowski Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
J Dan Kramer Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jerome Kustich Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Wilson Taliaferro Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Lynn Swanenberg Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $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 | $121,558 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,920 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $121,558 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15 |
| 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 | $121,573 |
| 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. | $34,873 |
| 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 | $3,886 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,897 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,251 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,570 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,352 |
| Office expenses | $695 |
| Information technology | $5,840 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,000 |
| Travel | $792 |
| 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 | $1,115 |
| Insurance | $1,931 |
| All other expenses | $4,663 |
| Total functional expenses | $117,656 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $158,921 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,750 |
| 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 | $12,993 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $558 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $26,849 |
| Total assets | $202,071 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $129,659 |
| Total liabilities | $129,659 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,412 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $202,071 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gunpowder Riverkeeper Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
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