Russian Riverkeeper

Organization Overview

Russian Riverkeeper is located in Healdsburg, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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. As of 12/2023, Russian Riverkeeper employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Russian Riverkeeper 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, Russian Riverkeeper generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY TO PROTECT THE RUSSIAN RIVER FOREVER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE RIVERKEEPER RESTORATION PROGRAM MAJOR FOCUS WAS REMOVING THE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, NON-NATIVE, AND INVASIVE ARUNDO DONAX. WE REMOVED OVER 43 ACRES, SAVING OVER 220 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCING THE FIRE RISK TO FITCH MOUNTAIN AND HEALDSBURG. WE SUBMITTED THE USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE HANSON RR FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION PROJECT.


RIVERKEEPERS CLEAN TEAM PROGRAM REMOVED OVER 200,000 POUNDS OF TRASH AND 315 TIRES IN 2023. CLEAN TEAM AND RR WATERSHED CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS REMOVED ANOTHER 18,450 POUNDS OF TRASH IN 52 COMMUNITY CLEANUPS WITH 822 VOLUNTEERS DONATING 2.016 HOURS OF TIME.


RIVERKEEPERS WATER ADVOCACY PROGRAM LED THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAUCUS TO DEVELOP THE FIRST WATER QUALITY PERMIT FOR VINEYARDS AND LED WORK TO IMPROVE EFFORTS TO ADAPT OUR WATER MANAGEMENT FOR THE CLIMATE CHANGE ERA. RRK STAFF ATTENDED OVER 60 AGENCY HEARINGS AND MEETINGS, SUBMITTED 20 COMMENT LETTERS AND PRODUCED 3 ACTION ALERTS ON CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE HEALTH OF THE WATERSHED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Don Mcenhill
Executive Dir.
$132,600
Ed Burdett
President
$0
Michael Verlander
Vice President
$0
Jill Young Fisher
Secretary
$0
Marc Kahn
Treasurer
$0
Mark Jensen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$384,263
Related organizations$0
Government grants $629,292
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$510,616
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $51,780
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,524,171
Total Program Service Revenue$15,294
Investment income $2,014
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,011
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,526,468

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