Smith River Alliance Inc

Organization Overview

Smith River Alliance Inc is located in Crescent City, CA. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Smith River Alliance Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smith River Alliance Inc 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, Smith River Alliance Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE SMITH RIVER ALLIANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE SMITH RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH THE USE OF ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SMITH RIVER RESTORATION PROJECTS: SRA WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS ON THE SMITH COASTAL PLAIN, ELK CREEK AND EAST FORK MILL CREEK TO IDENTIFY AND ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION AND HABITAT FOR THE VIABILITY OF THE SMITH RIVER SALMONIDS. SRA IS IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION PLANS SUPPORTED BY RECENT SALMONID MONITORING DATA, HISTORIC AND PRESENT-DAY AERIAL IMAGERY, FISH PASSAGE DATA, TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, AND LANDOWNER AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE POTENTIAL RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF PROJECTS THAT ARE ONGOING.


COASTAL PROGRAMS: THE PACIFIC SHORES PREACQUISITION FEASIBILITY STUDY IS UNDERWAY WHICH WILL ACQUIRE PROPERTIES FROM WILLING SELLERS IN THE PACIFIC SHORES SUBDIVISION IN DEL NORTE COUNTY. PACIFIC SHORES IS A 1,535-LOT SUBDIVISION, UNDEVELOPED AND SOLD IN THE 1960S. THE SUBDIVISION LIES ADJACENT TO LAKES EARL AND TOLOWA, FOUR MILES NORTH OF CRESCENT CITY, IN THE SMITH RIVER PLAIN. SRA IS ALSO WORKING TO COMPLETE PLANNING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE COASTAL TRAIL AT PT. ST. GEORGE. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM WORKS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND CLEAN-UPS OF THE COAST.


SRNRA WILDLANDS PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP: SRA IS A LEADER IN THE CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND PROTECTION FOR THE HEADWATERS OF THE SMITH IN OR. THE SMITH RIVER, ONE OF THE CROWN JEWELS OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM HAS OVER 300 MILES OF THE SMITH INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM, CREATED TO PROTECT OUTSTANDINGLY REMARKABLE SCENIC, RECREATIONAL, GEOLOGIC, FISH AND WILDLIFE, HISTORIC, CULTURAL OR OTHER SIMILAR VALUES, FOR PRESERVATION IN A FREE-FLOWING CONDITION. SRA CONTINUED WORK WITH THE SMITH RIVER NRA COLLABORATIVE, A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN THE SIX RIVERS NATIONAL FOREST, ELK VALLEY RANCHERIA, THE TOLOWA DEENI NATION, DEL NORTE COUNTY, DEL NORTE FIRE SAFE COUNCIL, LOCAL AND REGIONAL GROUPS. THESE PARTNERS ADVANCE FOREST AND AQUATIC RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT ON THE SMITH NRA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Grant Werschkull
Executive Dir.
$142,824
Patricia Mccleary
Executive Dir.
$142,824
David Katz
President
$0
Juliette Bohn
Vice President
$0
Dylan Caldwell
Secretary
$0
Bradlee Welton
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Stillwater Sciences
Proj Mgmnt & Bio Surveys
$150,760
Romtec Companies
Prefab Building Material
$220,363
Mccullough Construction Inc
Reconstruction Constrctn
$345,168
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,165,596
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$314,964
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,480,560
Total Program Service Revenue$43,857
Investment income $128,005
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $2,596
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 $2,657,223

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$2,657,223

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