Riverlife is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Riverlife employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Riverlife 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, Riverlife generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
RIVERLIFE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, ACTIVATE, AND CELEBRATE PITTSBURGH'S RIVERFRONTS, CONNECTING PEOPLE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PLACES AND EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC RIVERFRONT ACCESS - RIVERLIFE AND ITS CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS WORKED ON PLANNING, DESIGN AND CAPITAL PROJECTS TO CREATE NEW OR IMPROVED ACCESS TO PITTSBURGH'S RIVERFRONT PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLEGHENY LANDING, ALLEGHENY RIVERFRONT PARK, THE WEST END BRIDGE AND ITS NORTH AND SOUTH SHORE LANDINGS, AND THE POINT STATE PARK CONNECTOR. PUBLIC ART PROGRAMMING - RIVERLIFE AND ITS PROGRAM PARTNERS OVERSAW THE DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC ARTWORK ALONG THE ALLEGHENY RIVER TRAIL AS PART OF ARTWALK ON THE ALLEGHENY, AND A SERIES OF INSTALLATIONS, ARTIST RESIDENCIES, AND EVENTS AS PART OF PITTSBURGH CREATIVE CORPS, A RAPID-RESPONSE TEAM OF LOCAL ARTISTS, MAKERS, AND CREATIVE WORKERS THAT FABRICATE AND INSTALL TEMPORARY WORKS OF ART IN RIVER-ADJACENT AREAS THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH. CARE AND MAINTENANCE - RIVERLIFE ENGAGED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RIVERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS, AND UNDERTOOK LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC PLANNING FOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF PITTSBURGH'S RIVERFRONT PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM.DESIGN REVIEW - RIVERLIFE SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH DEVELOPERS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK FOR PLANNED, FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS ALONG PITTSBURGH'S RIVERFRONTS. THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS RESULTED IN INCREASED RIVERFRONT ACCESS AND AMENITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Galuzzo President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $177,834 |
Valerie Fleisher COO | Officer | 40 | $158,886 |
Stephan Bontrager VP Of Communications And O | 40 | $109,477 | |
Kathleen Buechel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
George Robinson II Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cindy Donohoe Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Windstax Wind Power Systems Construction Services | 12/30/16 | $137,335 |
A Folino Construction Inc Construction Services | 12/30/16 | $336,971 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $173,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $126,543 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,565,370 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,864,913 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $910 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$63,405 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,809,297 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $489,590 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,643 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,505 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $30,005 |
Payroll taxes | $47,683 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $390 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,045 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,342 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,620 |
Office expenses | $35,330 |
Information technology | $1,501 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,865 |
Travel | $3,874 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $905 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,970 |
Insurance | $16,809 |
All other expenses | $643 |
Total functional expenses | $1,388,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,106,335 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $152,888 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $94,419 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
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 | $55,650 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,786 |
Total assets | $2,416,578 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,673 |
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 | $52,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,450,803 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $913,102 |
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 | $2,416,578 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Riverlife has recieved totaling $817,505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK ACCELERATOR, RIVERFRONT ACTIVATION PROGRAMMING, AND THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) ACTION PLAN | $215,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | $150,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | $150,000 |
Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $86,500 |
The Buhl Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RIVERLIFE'S RESTORATION OF ALLEGHENY LANDING PARK | $75,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE BUILD-OUT OF RIVERLIFE'S PLANNING AND PROJECTS TO RESTORE THE HEALTH OF AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE CITY'S RIVERFRONTS | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | $4,103,487 | $10,354,078 |
Circulate Initiative Inc Iselin, NJ | $3,225,449 | $3,893,164 |
Citizens For Pennsylvanias Future Harrisburg, PA | $3,509,129 | $2,508,656 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $4,311,796 | $4,320,615 |
Sustainable Jersey Inc Ewing, NJ | $2,977,335 | $3,226,325 |
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc Southampton, NJ | $9,506,736 | $2,752,415 |
Ohio Environmental Council Columbus, OH | $2,929,320 | $3,337,824 |
National Environmental Balancing Inc Gaithersburg, MD | $4,390,738 | $2,342,089 |
Clean Air Council Philadelphia, PA | $2,953,496 | $3,399,869 |
Blue Water Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $1,955,716 | $2,552,137 |