Willamette Riverkeeper
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $990.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 06/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1212629
Organization Overview
Willamette Riverkeeper is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, Willamette Riverkeeper employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willamette Riverkeeper 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, Willamette Riverkeeper generated $990.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $993.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
WILLAMETTE RIVERKEEPER ENGAGED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE UP AND DOWN THE RIVER IN 2021 CONDUCTING MANY DOZENS OF ESSENTIAL TRASH AND DEBRIS CLEANUPS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER RESTORATION STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HABITAT RESTORATION ACQUISITION. WILLAMETTE RIVERKEEPER WR CONTINUED ITS WORK AT WILLAMETTE MISSION STATE PARK AND AN OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE NATURAL AREA REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES, AND PLANTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF NATIVE PLANTS IN THE FLOODPLAIN. THIS WILL RESULT IN EXCELLENT HABITAT FOR A RANGE OF SPECIES, AND CAN HELP BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCY. WR ALSO WORKED TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY ALONG THE RIVER, AND STEWARDED TWO PROPERTIES ALREADY IN OWNERSHIP TO IMPROVE HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY. WR ALSO WORKED TO RID THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT OF LUDWIDGIA, A VERY INVASIVE AQUATIC WEED THAT IS THREATENING HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF THE WILLAMETTE MAINSTEM AND SIDE CHANNELS.
CLEAN WATER. WR FURTHER WORKED TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT AT MULTIPLE SITES. WR CONTINUED ITS ACTION TO IMPROVE THE CITY OF ALBANYS WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER SYSTEM, WHICH LED TO A SUCCESSFUL SETTLEMENT IN EARLY 2022. WR ALSO WORKED TO ENFORCE THE CLEAN WATER ACT WITH A SUCCESSFUL SETTLEMENT IN PORTLAND HARBOR AT THE ZENITH ENERGY FACILITY. EACH OF THESE CASES WERE EMBLEMATIC OF HOW CLEAN WATER ACT ENFORCEMENT CAN LEAD TO BOTH CLEAN WATER AND IMPROVED HABITAT.
RIVER DISCOVERY. IN 2021 WR ENABLED SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE TO GET OUT ALONG THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN CANOES, KAYAKS, STANDUP PADDLE BOARDS, AND VIA RIVERSIDE HIKES. OUR PROGRAM REGULARLY ENGAGED PEOPLE ON A VARIETY OF TRIPS FROM EUGENE TO PORTLAND TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE THE RIVER AND TO LEARN ABOUT ITS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. WR ALSO CONDUCTED DOZENS OF CLEAN UP EVENTS ALONG THE RIVER TO REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS, RESULTING IN HUNDREDS OF YARDS OF TRASH BEING REMOVED FROM RIVERSIDE AREAS. THESE TRIPS ENGAGED OVER 700 PEOPLE IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Travis Williams Executive Director Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $107,992 |
James Tiefenthaler Chair Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bart Rierson Treasurer Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tamara Madsen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessie Rohrig Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Criscione Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,740 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $382,696 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $508,568 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,770 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $896,004 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,641 |
| Investment income | $7,566 |
| 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 | $990,211 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $128,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,866 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $329,332 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,400 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,638 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,669 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,314 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,096 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,746 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,895 |
| Information technology | $18,348 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,330 |
| Travel | $12,718 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,371 |
| Interest | $12 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,221 |
| Insurance | $5,425 |
| All other expenses | $13,828 |
| Total functional expenses | $993,520 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,450 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $211,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $253,945 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,499 |
| 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 | $2,986 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,030,193 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $23,877 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,594,319 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $159,101 |
| 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 | $74,290 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $233,391 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,067,912 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $293,016 |
| 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 | $1,594,319 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Willamette Riverkeeper has recieved totaling $168,865.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $36,200 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: ESTABLISH YEAR-ROUND KAYAKING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORKING WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ALONG WILLAMETTE RIVER | $28,000 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Environment | $25,535 |
Burning Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PROTECTING RIVER HEALTH IN UPPER WILLAMETTE WATERSHEDS | $12,000 |
Bruce And Susan Kilgore Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: STEWARDSHIP FUND | $10,000 |
Quinsey Family Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Splash International Seattle, WA | $12,181,246 | $13,283,598 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |