Copper River Watershed Project
- Assets
- $690.1k
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Cordova, AK
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 92-0162546
Organization Overview
Copper River Watershed Project is located in Cordova, AK. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2023, Copper River Watershed Project employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Copper River Watershed Project 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, Copper River Watershed Project generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.6% 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.
Since 2018, Copper River Watershed Project has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $666,996. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COPPER RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT PROMOTES A SALMON-RICH, INTACT WATERSHED TO SUPPORT CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY FORMING PARTNERSHIPS FOR WATERSHED-SCALE PLANNING AND PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISH HABITAT THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IDENTIFY, MONITOR AND RESTORE SALMON HABITAT THROUGHOUT THE COPPER RIVER DRAINAGE. BY CONVENING STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY, COMMUNITY AND TRIBAL PARTNERS, WE FORM PLANNING TEAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO IDENTIFY SALMON HABITAT DATA GAPS, AND KEY SALMON HABITAT LOCATIONS IN NEED OF RESTORATION. WATERSHED-SCALE PLANNING ENABLES MAXIMIZING RESTORATION DOLLARS TO ENSURE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR SUPPORTING SALMON AND OTHER FISH SPECIES, ENSURES HEALTHY HYDROLOGY AND BUFFERS THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CHANGES AND FLASH FLOODING OR CHANGES IN HYDROLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH CLIMATE CHANGE. BY SUPPORTING AND IMPROVING FISH HABITAT, WE SUPPORT HEALTHY SALMON POPULATIONS, CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT TRADITIONS, AND ALL THE SALMON ECONOMIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS IMPORTANT NATURAL RESOURCE.
INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND MANAGERS AND LAND OWNERS IN BOTH THE COPPER RIVER BASIN AND THE COPPER RIVER DELTA AREA TO IDENTIFY AND TREAT INVASIVE PLANTS. INVASIVE PLANTS ARE PARTICULARLY AGGRESSIVE AND THREATEN FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT BY CORDING OUT NATIVE PLANTS, REDUCING THE FORAGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE. WHILE MANY PLACES IN THE NORTH AMERICA ARE SIMPLY TRYING TO MITIGATE DAMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH INVASIVE PLANTS, THE COPPER RIVER WATERSHED HAS A CHANCE FOR ERADICATION OF SOME NOXIOUS WEEDS. BY TREATING WETLAND INVASIVE PLANTS IN THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, FOR EXAMPLE, WE HAVE HELD BACK THE SPREAD TO THE COPPER RIVER DELTA, ONE OF NORTH AMERICAS LARGEST INTACT WETLANDS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENGAGE PARTNERS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN REDUCING THE INTRODUCTION OF INVASIVE PLANTS AND TREATMENT OF KNOWN INFESTATIONS THROUGH VOLUNTEER EVENTS AND TARGETED EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
COMMUNITY TOURISM: AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, THEY WORK WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS PARTNERS TO ATTRACT SMALL SCALE INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS TO THE REGION TO HELP BUILD A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ECONOMY. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES ORGANIZING THE SALMON JAM FESTIVAL, A DESTINATION WEEKEND EVENT THAT DRAWS VISITORS TO CORDOVA FROM ANCHORAGE AND FAIRBANKS. WITH POST-PANDEMIC INNOVATION, TOURISM IN CORDOVA IS BEING GEARED TO ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS APPROACHES TO HAVING VISITORS ENGAGE IN THE COMMUNITY AND WILD SPACES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Docken Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $89,231 |
Alexis Cooper Account. Mgr. | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $46,875 |
Matt Piche President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caitlin Mckinstry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tenley Nelson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eleanor Hand Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Department Of Transportation Construction And Engineer | 12/30/23 | $187,065 |
Wilson Construction Construction | 12/30/23 | $1,849,798 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,048 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,234,463 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $193,896 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,457,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,126 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,310 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,434 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$4,021 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,464,680 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $101,444 |
| 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. | $138,701 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,432 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $215,943 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,104 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,076 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,311 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,201 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,955 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,674,416 |
| Advertising and promotion | $874 |
| Office expenses | $22,634 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,315 |
| Travel | $38,934 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,115 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,389 |
| Insurance | $3,214 |
| All other expenses | -$1,374 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,333,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $167,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $158,692 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $147,337 |
| 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 | $2,877 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $75,738 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $138,354 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $690,058 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,581 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,595 |
| 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 | $42,683 |
| Total liabilities | $91,859 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $561,783 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,416 |
| 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 | $690,058 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Copper River Watershed Project has awarded $97,838 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KODIAK SOIL AND WATER CONSERV PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $14,009 |
KENAI WATERSHED FORUM PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $10,670 |
METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $14,362 |
HOMER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVA PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $9,288 |
CITIZENS AGAINST NOXIOUS WEED PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $13,424 |
TYONEK TRIBAL CONSERVATION DI PURPOSE: Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $14,275 |