River Network is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1992. 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 09/2022, River Network employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Network 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 09/2022, River Network generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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.
Since 2016, River Network has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $2,171,885. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RIVER NETWORK EMPOWERS AND UNITES PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE RIVERS AND OTHER WATERS THAT SUSTAIN ALL LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DELIVERY OF TOOLS, TRAINING, MENTORING AND RESOURCES TO WATER PROTECTORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, ENSURING EXPANDED ACCESS TO HEALTHY RIVERS AND CLEAN WATER FOR ALL. WORK INCLUDES ENGAGEMENT OF OVER 8,500 GROUPS WORKING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, DELIVERY OF OUR ANNUAL CONERENCE (RIVER RALLY), ENGAGEMENT THROUGH COHORTS AND COALITIONS WORKING ON KEY ISSUES FUNDAMENTAL TO ADDRESSING TODAY'S WATER CRISIS, SUPPORT FOR CLEAN-UPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, MENTORING TO STRENGTHEN LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS AND DISSEMINATION OF TOOLS, REPORTS AND STORIES TO ACCELERATE KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nicole Silk President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $168,406 |
Katherine Baer Employee | Trustee | 40 | $107,943 |
Diana Toledo Employee | 40 | $104,836 | |
Andrew Fahlund Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ronda Chapman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $571,984 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,657,440 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,229,424 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $238,387 |
Investment income | $530 |
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 | $4,468,341 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $586,882 |
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. | $208,953 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,478 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,368,815 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,618 |
Other employee benefits | $31,049 |
Payroll taxes | $111,123 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $120,324 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $513,634 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,444 |
Office expenses | $6,639 |
Information technology | $45,071 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,275 |
Travel | $106,842 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $309,220 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,400 |
Insurance | $5,199 |
All other expenses | $25,755 |
Total functional expenses | $3,683,575 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $617,033 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,254,799 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $600,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $217,340 |
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 | $32,653 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,721,825 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $223,361 |
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 | $223,361 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,492,039 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,006,425 |
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 | $3,721,825 |
Over the last fiscal year, River Network has awarded $426,317 in support to 37 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Steamboat Springs, CO PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $34,732 |
Orange, NJ PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $33,000 |
MANCOS CONSERVATION DISTRICT PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $31,419 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
East Moline, IL PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RIVER CONSERVATION | $19,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that River Network has recieved totaling $1,987,283.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY-BASED RIVER MANAGEMENT IN COLORADO . | $350,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ACROSS THE REGION, RECRUIT AND TRAIN NEW LEADERS AND RESPOND TO DRINKING WATER ISSUES. | $300,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: RN 2021 - 25K MILES WORK | $150,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: RN 2021 - 25K MILES WORK | $150,000 |
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITY LITTER MANAGEMENT AND AQUATIC LITTER CAPTURE AND RECYCLING | $150,000 |
Groundwork Usa Inc Yonkers, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $140,658 |
Net Contributions | $500,000 |
Ending Balance | $500,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO | $6,156,193 | $13,024,526 |
Environment America Inc Denver, CO | $45,550,735 | $14,481,282 |
Grand Canyon Trust Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $35,143,090 | $9,915,125 |
Badger Creek Corporation Stilwell, KS | $26,149,568 | $5,167,986 |
Housing Resources Of Western Colorado Grand Junction, CO | $12,341,486 | $4,804,755 |
River Network Boulder, CO | $3,721,825 | $4,468,341 |
Compatible Lands Foundation Inc Claremore, OK | $1,764,355 | $3,589,470 |
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 |
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust Inc Wood River, NE | $12,726,786 | $1,705,315 |
Mountain Studies Institute San Juan Mountains Colorado Silverton, CO | $837,750 | $2,011,165 |