Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance is located in Sapello, NM. The organization was established in 2009. 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, Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance 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, Hermits Peak Watershed Alliance generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $662.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 6 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:
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THE HERMIT'S PEAK WATERSHED ALLIANCE HPWA WORKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE HERMIT'S PEAK REGION THROUGH RESTORATION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GALLINAS 319 PHASE IV - CONTINUED WORK ON A NM ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT CLEAN WATER ACT GRANT PROJECT IN THE UPPER GALLINAS WATERSHED TO DO POST-FIRE WATERSHED RESTORATION ON MANY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES.
SAPELLO 319 #1 - WITH NM ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT CLEAN WATER ACT FUNDING HPWA BEGAN POST-FIRE WATERSHED RESTORATION IN THE SEVERELY DAMAGED SAPELLO WATERSHED. WORK OCCURRED ON PRIVATE LANDS AND FOCUSED ON TREATING STREAM DRAINAGES TO SEQUESTER SEDIMENTS AND MITIGATING POST-FIRE FLOODING IMPACTS. YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS YCC #1 - HIRED TRAINED AND EMPLOYED A GROUP OF SEVEN YOUNG PEOPLE TO HELP WITH POST-FIRE WATERSHED RESTORATION WORK IN THE SAPELLO WATERSHED. THIS WAS PART OF OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TO CREATE A FUTURE WORK FORCE CAPABLE OF ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE FIRE AND FLOOD IMPACTS IN LOCAL WATERSHEDS.
MORA 319 PHASE 1B - FINISHED WORK UNDER A CLEAN WATER ACT GRANT FROM THE NM ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT TO HELP REDUCE WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS IN THE MORA RIVER JUST WEST OF WATROUS NM. WORK WAS COMPLETED ON A MAJOR RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT ON APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE OF THE MORA RIVER IN THE RIO MORA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lea Knutson Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $70,989 |
Mary Shaw Cochair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wendy Melgin Pierard Cochair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Goodwin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natalie Shaw Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Coreyreeves Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $210 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $574,775 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $446,801 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,021,786 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $200 |
Investment income | $811 |
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 | $1,022,797 |
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. | $70,989 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,945 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $291,259 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,211 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,261 |
Office expenses | $4,870 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,576 |
Travel | $12,497 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $955 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,943 |
Insurance | $12,026 |
All other expenses | $5,771 |
Total functional expenses | $662,233 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $180,514 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,162 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $151,663 |
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 | $4,837 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,045 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $558,221 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,597 |
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 | $9,263 |
Total liabilities | $100,860 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $457,361 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $558,221 |