Rock Blue
- Assets
- $149.8k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 04/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-5641849
Organization Overview
Rock Blue is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rock Blue 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 12/2023, Rock Blue generated $1.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROCKBLUE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LONG-LASTING GLOBAL WATER AND SANITATION SOLUTIONS WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF UTILITIES. THROUGH PREDOMINANTLY VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, ROCKBLUE IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EQUITABLE WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES GLOBAL INITIATIVES SUCH AS FEMALE LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT, ACCESS TO FINANCE, AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. THESE EFFORTS AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF UTILITIES ADDRESS TODAY'S PRESSING GLOBAL WATER AND SANITATION CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOPED A PILOT PROGRAM ACCESS TO CAPITAL, OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING NEXUS (ACORN) TO ASSESS THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF TWO WATER AND SANITATION UTILITIES AND DETERMINE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR THEM TO ENHANCE THEIR CREDITWORTHINESS TO ATTRACT FINANCING FOR THEIR CAPITAL INVESTMENT NEEDS.
MENTORING AND ADVISORY SERVICES.
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA) AND THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) WITH FUNDING FROM THE US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINED OVER 50 STAFF OF 23 WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES PROVIDERS IN FIVE AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO LEARN AND BEGIN TO IMPLEMENT US STANDARDS OF BEST PRACTICES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
CONDUCTED FOUR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENT WORKSHOPS (PAWS) FOR THE SEVEN WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES PROVIDERS THAT PARTNER WITH ROCKBLUE TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND TO SHARE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF THEIR SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Baczko Chairwoman, Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Dunston Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Renwick Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ned Breslin Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Meadowcroft Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorcas Onyango Non-Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $1,128,016 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $870,666 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,128,016 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $541 |
| 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 | $1,155,769 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $857,246 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,918 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $11,597 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $179,265 |
| Advertising and promotion | $51,280 |
| Office expenses | $663 |
| Information technology | $3,351 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,866 |
| Travel | $985 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,249 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $19,429 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,186,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,254 |
| 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 | $2,438 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $149,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$355 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75,304 |
| 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 | $87,142 |
| Other liabilities | -$349 |
| Total liabilities | $161,742 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$11,969 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $149,773 |
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