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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Grant Werschkull Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $142,824 |
Patricia Mccleary Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $142,824 |
David Katz President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Juliette Bohn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dylan Caldwell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bradlee Welton Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Stillwater Sciences Proj Mgmnt & Bio Surveys | 12/30/23 | $150,760 |
Romtec Companies Prefab Building Material | 12/30/23 | $220,363 |
Mccullough Construction Inc Reconstruction Constrctn | 12/30/23 | $345,168 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,700 |
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. | $287,648 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,147 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $163,809 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,361 |
Other employee benefits | $31,252 |
Payroll taxes | $38,419 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $71,874 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,370 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,339,129 |
Advertising and promotion | $413 |
Office expenses | $36,466 |
Information technology | $4,769 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,295 |
Travel | $12,474 |
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 | $54,991 |
Insurance | $20,794 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,176,679 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $498,272 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,003,946 |
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 | $1,701,960 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,424,310 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,100 |
Total assets | $4,629,588 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,415 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,215 |
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 | $538,179 |
Total liabilities | $826,809 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,688,868 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,911 |
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 | $4,629,588 |