Mill River Collaborative Inc

Organization Overview

Mill River Collaborative Inc is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Mill River Collaborative Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mill River Collaborative 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 06/2020, Mill River Collaborative Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 6 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO MANAGE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MILL RIVER PARK AND OTHER OPEN SPACE PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARK DEVELOPMENT:ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR:1) CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE II HEADING SOUTH ALONG THE MILL RIVER BEGAN IN OCTOBER OF 2020 AND THE FIRST STAGE OF THIS CONSTRUCTION ENDED IN JUNE OF 2021.2) CONSTRUCTION OF THE WHITTINGHAM DISCOVERY CENTER BEGAN IN THE FALL OF 2020.


OPERATIONS & LAND MANAGEMENT:MANAGE OVER 20 ACRES OF PARK LANDSCAPE AND FEATURES INCLUDING:1) ORGANIC LAWN AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT2) INVASIVE PLANT REMEDIATION3) CULTIVATION OF 6 ACRES OF NATIVE PLANT MEADOWS AND ENTRANCE GARDENS4) SNOW REMOVAL, BATHROOM MAINTENANCE, TRASH & LITTER CLEANUP, RIVER CLEANUP, AND OTHER SEASONAL CLEANING5) MAINTENANCE OF HARDSCAPE AREAS, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, BENCHES, OTHER WOODEN STRUCTURES, AND DRINKING FOUNTAINS6) PARK VISITOR SAFETY


OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:1) HOSTED 8 SUMMER STEWARDS AND 10 HIGH SCHOOL STEWARDS, ALL ARE PAID HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE STEWARDS LEARNED ABOUT URBAN ECOLOGY AND NATURAL LANDSCAPE STEWARDSHIP WHILE RECEIVING JOB READINESS SKILLS INCLUDING RESUME WRITING, TAKING JOB INTERVIEWS AND ONLINE JOB SEARCHING, AS WELL AS AN INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL BANKING.2) HOSTED 288 VOLUNTEERS DURING A VERY CHALLENGING COVID PERIOD.3) COMPLETED 2020 SUMMER PROGRAM SEASON ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS FOR ZUMBA, YOGA, MOVIE NIGHT, AND WEEKLY CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PLAYGROUND, CAROUSEL, AND OTHER LOCATIONS.4) COMPLETED 2020-2021 SKATING SEASON ATTENDED BY 2,052 SKATERS BEFORE THE STATE OF CT CLOSED THE RINK DUE TO COVID OUTDOOR POLICIES. WE WERE ON PACE TO HAVING OUR SECOND LARGEST SKATE SEASON UNTIL THE ABRUPT CLOSURE IN MID-DECEMBER 2020 BY THE STATE.5) PARTNERED WITH HENKEL RESEARCHERS WORLD TO SPARK INTEREST IN SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-10 BY IMPLEMENTING AN IN-PERSON STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM. EXCEEDED THE GOAL OF CONNECTING TO 100 CHILDREN BY REACHING A TOTAL OF 144 CHILDREN.6) HOSTED OUR 3RD SUMMER CAMP SERVING 60 UNIQUE CHILDREN FROM THE GRADES OF KINDERGARTEN THRU 8TH UNDER A STRICT COVID ENVIRONMENT.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
O & G Industries
Construction Services
$236,616
Centerbrook Architects & Planners Llp
Architectural Services
$143,740
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,937,814
Investment income $20,914
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,823
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,902
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,167
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,173,857

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Mill River Collaborative Inc has recieved totaling $72,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Selkowitz Family Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: CREATING AND SUSTAINING A WORLD CLASS PARK ALONG THE MILL RIVER

$30,000
Velaj Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: WHITTINGHAM DISCOVERY CENTER

$25,000
Velaj Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: STEWARDS PROGRAM

$15,000
Velaj Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$547,330
Earnings$29
Ending Balance$547,359

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