Mystic River Watershed Association Inc

Organization Overview

Mystic River Watershed Association Inc is located in Arlington, MA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mystic River Watershed Association 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 12/2021, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.8% 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.

Since 2020, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $1,030,238. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE MYSTIC RIVER, ITS TRIBUTARIES AND WATERSHED LANDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND TO CELEBRATE THE VALUE, IMPORTANCE AND GREAT BEAUTY OF THESE NATURAL RESOURCES. MYRWA IS PROTECTING WATER QUALITY, RESTORING IMPORTANT HABITAT, BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE, TRANSFORMING PARKS AND PATHS, AND INSPIRING YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESTORATION - CLEAN WATER IS KEY TO A HEALTY WATERSHED AND A DIVERSE AND ROBUST RIVER ECOLOGY; WHILE URBAN PARKLANDS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE AND EXPANDED HABITAT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AREA, THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION RUNS A ROBUST WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS, GREENWAYS INITIATIVE, AND INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL PROGRAM THAT ARE RESTORING THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER AND PARKLANDS.


ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN THE LIFE OF THE RIVER AS IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EFFORTS FOCUS ON ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IN SCIENCE, HOSTING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND BRINGING THE HERRING MIGRATION INTO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH AN UNDERWATER CAMERA, INNOVATIVE WEB PLATFORM, IN-CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND FIELD VISITS. MYRWA SECURED 6M IN PUBLIC FUNDING FOR COLLABORATIVE GREENWAYS AND CLIMATE PROJECTS FOR THE WATERSHED. THIS INCLUDES GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS LIKE INFILTRATION TRENCHES THAT FILTER STORMWATER, CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS THAT PROVIDE HABITAT, PARKS AND REDUCE STORMWATER POLLUTION AND CONNECTED PATHS AND DESIGNS FOR IMPROVED PARKS. MYRWA REACHED 1,000 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE WATERSHED-SHARING THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY. ADDITIONALLY, 1,600 VOLUNTEERS REMOVED INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATER AND LAND, PICKED UP TRASH AND DOCUMENTED THE RIVER HERRING MIGRATION AND CONDUCTED BASELINE WATER QUALITY MONITORING. MYRWA LAUNCHED THE WICKED HOT MYSTIC PROJECT THAT RESULTED IN HEAT MAPS THAT OUTLINE WHERE IN THE WATERSHED RESIDENTS ARE FACING THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURES, AND WHERE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED. MYRWA PUBLISHED THE ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT CARD FOR THE WATERSHED AND A REPORT ON HOW TO PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESIDENTS IN THE LOWER MYSTIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patrick Herron
Executive Di
$126,000
Julia E Wormser
Deputy Dir
$125,000
Shannon Ames
President
$0
Nasser Brahim
Vice Preside
$0
Mark Jacobson
Clerk
$0
Charles Holley
Treasuer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $670,411
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,099,773
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,770,184
Total Program Service Revenue$99,668
Investment income $18,891
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 $3,888,743

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded $700,738 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Concord, NH

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT RESTORE

$144,955

TOWN OF WINCHESTER

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT RESTORE

$105,545

MY BROTHER'S TABLE

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Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING

$50,000

GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lawrence, MA

PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING

$50,000

Everett, MA

PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING

$49,588

CHARLESTOWN SPROUTS INC

PURPOSE: GARDEN REHABILITATIO

$45,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Caswell Foundation

Rye, NH

PURPOSE: WATER QUALITY RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT

$25,000
Russell Colgate Fund Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$10,000
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