Ellerbee Creek, operating under the name Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association 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 09/2023, Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association generated $966.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $868.4k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 4 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTING AND RESTORING ELLERBE CREEK AND PARTNERING WITH DURHAMS DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND OTHERS TO MAKE THE CREEK AN ASSET FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
WATER MANAGEMENT- INSTALLED 13 RAIN GARDENS AND CISTERNS THROUGHOUT ELLERBEE CREEK WATERSHED, HELD ONE MAINTENANCE WORKDAY AT PEARL MILL NATURE PRESERVE BIORETENTION, AND MADE PROGRESS ON FINALIZING THE DESIGN AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR STRAYHORN BRANCH STREAM ENHANCEMENT. STEWARDSHIP- HELD 26 WORKDAYS WITH OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS AND CONTINUED A COMMUNITY-BASED PRESERVE STEWARD PROGRAM, MANAGED INVASIVE SPECIES, AND PERFORMED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON MULTIPLE PRESERVES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- LED EFFORTS TO ENGAGE NEIGHBORS IN HIGH PROFILE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, LED DOZENS OF NATURE HIKES FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS IN OUR NATURE PRESERVES, AND ATTENDED COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS TO REPRESENT ECWA AND LISTEN TO AND REPORT BACK ON COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rickie White Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,303 |
Kelly Roth Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Musser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rodney Butler President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dexter Blackwell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Dorney Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $15,475 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $430,113 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $482,679 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $79,720 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $928,267 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,750 |
Investment income | $1,751 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,954 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $966,779 |
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. | $70,122 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,518 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $271,553 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,959 |
Other employee benefits | $40,362 |
Payroll taxes | $28,015 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,518 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,053 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,451 |
Advertising and promotion | $590 |
Office expenses | $28,064 |
Information technology | $216 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,396 |
Travel | $4,671 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,240 |
Interest | $683 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,759 |
Insurance | $3,594 |
All other expenses | $762 |
Total functional expenses | $868,441 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,796 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,105 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $221,403 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,156 |
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 | $2,050 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,645 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,298,978 |
Total assets | $5,707,133 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,198 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,029 |
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 | $287,227 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,361,238 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,668 |
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 | $5,707,133 |