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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Don Mcenhill Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $132,600 |
Ed Burdett President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Verlander Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Young Fisher Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Kahn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Jensen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $139,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,582 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $659,241 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,024 |
Payroll taxes | $65,697 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,576 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $254,217 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,114 |
Office expenses | $94,066 |
Information technology | $17,036 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,774 |
Travel | $22,507 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,349 |
Interest | $531 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,550 |
Insurance | $9,632 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,390,129 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $513,491 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $272,672 |
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 | $1,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,298 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $914,961 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,246 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,500 |
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 | $90,213 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $162,959 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $688,502 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $63,500 |
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 | $914,961 |