Braided River is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Braided River 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 09/2021, Braided River generated $274.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $260.1k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 6 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
2021 CAMPAIGNS: (1) PROTECT PUGET SOUND ORCAS WITH A BOOK IN 2021, (2) CONTENT DEVELOPMENT FOR A FILM ABOUT THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AND (3) AN EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF THE ARCTIC REFUGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORCA-LYNDA MAPES - DEVELOPMENT OF A BOOK AND IMPACT PROGRAM CALLED ORCA: SHARED WATERS, SHARED HOME DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE ADVOCACY TO PROTECT THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SOUTHERN RESIDENT ORCA WHALES OF THE SALISH SEA AND THE CHINOOK SALMON, THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF FOOD. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED DESIGNING EVENTS BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, CREATING A MUSEUM EXHIBIT TOURING MARINE CENTERS IN WASHINGTON STATE AND SUPPORTING ADVOCACY PARTNERS WITH CONTENT. AMERICA'S ARCTIC - SUPPORTING A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CALLED PROTECT THE ARCTIC WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT THE AMERICAN ARCTIC. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AN IMAX FILM AND TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY, THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACCOMPANYING MUSEUM EXHIBIT, DIGITAL ASSETS FOR PROGRAM PARTNERS, COORDINATING EVENTS, AND PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT. RAPID RESPONSE - SUPPORTS SUDDEN OPPORTUNITIES TO DEPLOY VISUAL STORYTELLING TO HELP AID A CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN THAT IS NOT PLANNED FOR. IN THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM SUPPORTED MOUNTING AN EXHIBIT FOR A 2019 BOOK AND CAMPAIGN THE SALMON WAY, AS WELL AS EXPLORATORY FIELDWORK FOR PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID MOSKOWITZ IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.OTHER - OLYMPIC IMPACT CAMPAIGN AND THE WE ARE PUGET SOUND CAMPAIGN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gabe Aeschliman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jon Hoekstra Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Colin Lingle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Helen Cherullo Executive Dir. | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Joey Manson Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ardi Kveven Member At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $274,546 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $274,546 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $274,649 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $735 |
Office expenses | $432 |
Information technology | $3,757 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,305 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,376 |
All other expenses | $50,974 |
Total functional expenses | $260,090 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $211,215 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,875 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $653,605 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $880,695 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $800,000 |
Total liabilities | $800,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,855 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $71,840 |
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 | $880,695 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Braided River has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Portland, OR | $6,854,633 | $13,854,063 |
Puget Sound Restoration Fund Bainbridge Island, WA | $3,513,128 | $3,622,476 |
Northwest Fund For The Environment Seattle, WA | $9,357,107 | $266,272 |
Co2 Foundation Seattle, WA | $4,048,576 | $238 |
Environmental Fund Of Washington Seattle, WA | $325,006 | $297,106 |
Braided River Seattle, WA | $880,695 | $274,649 |
Clean Water For Haiti Vancouver, WA | $142,632 | $0 |
Boyer Foundation Bend, OR | $1,048,727 | $58,947 |
Tide Sw Foundation Seattle, WA | $2,132,499 | $135,048 |
Wrangell Institute For Science And Environment Copper Center, AK | $123,641 | $0 |
Master Gardener Foundation Of Washington State Yakima, WA | $114,181 | $0 |
Curry Community Cares Brookings, OR | $512,067 | $80,801 |