Living Rivers is located in Moab, UT. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Living Rivers employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Living Rivers 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 12/2021, Living Rivers generated $170.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $184.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIVING RIVERS PROMOTES RIVER RESTORATION THROUGH MOBILIZATION BY ARTICULATING CONSERVATION AND ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO THE PUBLIC. SEEKING TO REVIVE THE NATURAL HABITAT AND SPIRIT OF RIVERS BY UNDOING THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE BY DAMS, DIVERSIONS AND POLLUTION ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CANYONS OF THE COLORADO; UNDERTAKING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO RESTORE THE COLORADO RIVER THROUGH GLEN AND GRAND CANYONS AND PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES FROM PROPOSED TAR SANDS AND OIL SHALE STRIP MINING IN EASTERN UTAH
PROTECTING WATER SOURCES FOR THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN FROM POLLUTION
PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES FROM MINING AND MILLING OF URANIUM IN THE FOUR CORNERS REGION
PROTECTING WATER SOURCES FOR THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN, FOCUSING ON THE GREEN RIVER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Weisheit President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $24,234 |
Susette Decoster-Weisheit Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Haskell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Owen Lammers Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eleanor Inskip Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $155,425 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $155,425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,500 |
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 | $2,555 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $170,483 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,675 |
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. | $24,234 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,234 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $22,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,560 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $46,872 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,857 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,033 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,267 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,862 |
Travel | $2,668 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,300 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,723 |
Insurance | $2,959 |
All other expenses | $5,417 |
Total functional expenses | $184,231 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,083 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,794 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $176,546 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,103 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $352,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$497 |
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 | $397 |
Total liabilities | -$100 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $352,626 |
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 | $352,526 |
Over the last fiscal year, Living Rivers has awarded $71,400 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Tucson, AZ | | $64,400 |
Fort Collins, CO | | $7,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Living Rivers has recieved totaling $25,037.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Val A Browning Charitable Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: APPLYING SCIENCE & REASON TO THE WEST'S WATER CRISIS | $25,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | $59,543,794 | $61,864,266 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO | $6,156,193 | $13,024,526 |
Environment America Inc Denver, CO | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
Housing Resources Of Western Colorado Grand Junction, CO | $12,341,486 | $4,804,755 |
River Network Boulder, CO | $3,721,825 | $4,468,341 |
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | $8,589,642 | $4,445,147 |
Tucson Audubon Society Tucson, AZ | $6,162,054 | $3,148,032 |
Coalitions And Collaboratives Inc Lake George, CO | $744,071 | $2,427,870 |
Mountain Studies Institute San Juan Mountains Colorado Silverton, CO | $837,750 | $2,011,165 |