Eel River Watershed Improvement Group is located in Fortuna, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (D33) the organization is classified as: Fisheries Resources, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Eel River Watershed Improvement Group employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eel River Watershed Improvement Group 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 06/2021, Eel River Watershed Improvement Group generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZE AND COMPLETE VARIOUS WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP (ERWIG) ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS IN MULTIPLE REGIONAL WATERSHED AREAS; ANDPROVIDED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:1. CREEK DAYS EDUCATIONAL FAIR FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS.2. SPAWNER SURVEY WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS.3. CLASSROOM RESTORATION DEMONSTRATIONS IN ALL SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.4. CONDUCTED PUBLIC RESTORATION WORKSHOPS.5. TRAINED AMERICORPS AND CCC MEMBERS IN RESTORATION TECHNIQUES AND SCIENTIFICE SAMPLING METHODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Clif Clendenen Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Summers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Nancy Kaytis-Slocum Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Melanie Cunningham Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Melissa Kobetsky Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mel Kreb Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,286,375 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,466 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,288,841 |
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 | $1,288,841 |
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 | $379,999 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,127 |
Other employee benefits | $31,623 |
Payroll taxes | $30,694 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,742 |
Advertising and promotion | $180 |
Office expenses | $1,697 |
Information technology | $130 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,142 |
Travel | $151 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,653 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,312,208 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,963 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $93,370 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $320,334 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,171 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $125,171 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $195,163 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $320,334 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Eel River Watershed Improvement Group has recieved totaling $23.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
California Trout San Francisco, CA | $11,384,181 | $17,085,987 |
The Freshwater Trust Portland, OR | $7,203,840 | $12,158,372 |
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Foundation Honolulu, HI | $7,275,929 | $7,248,430 |
Wild Salmon Center Portland, OR | $9,026,255 | $7,988,741 |
Eel River Watershed Improvement Group Fortuna, CA | $320,334 | $1,288,841 |
The Stronghold Fund Portland, OR | $13,237,612 | $1,322,112 |
Mattole Salmon Group Petrolia, CA | $512,430 | $1,078,529 |
Tillamook Anglers Inc Tillamook, OR | $1,030,899 | $891,300 |
Central Coast Salmon Enhancement Arroyo Grande, CA | $670,504 | $677,628 |
Pacific Islands Fisheries Group Kailua, HI | $76,194 | $565,232 |
Native Fish Society Inc Oregon City, OR | $1,086,368 | $685,160 |
California Wetfish Producers Association Buellton, CA | $353,918 | $764,338 |