Mystic River Watershed Association Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Arlington, MA
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7221094
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Herron Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $126,000 |
Julia E Wormser Deputy Dir | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Mark Jacobson Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Charles Holley Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shannon Ames President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nasser Brahim Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $700,738 |
| 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. | $286,722 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,059 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $556,438 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,414 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,050 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,022 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,226 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $287,925 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $80,274 |
| Information technology | $15,212 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,070 |
| Travel | $2,113 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,646 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $832 |
| Insurance | $14,304 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,151,657 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,602,624 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,476 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $722,889 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,704 |
| 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 | $70,975 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,706,667 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,341,335 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,045 |
| Grants payable | $132,478 |
| Deferred revenue | $49,689 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $316,212 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,950,542 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,074,581 |
| 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 | $4,341,335 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has awarded $700,738 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Concord, NH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT RESTORE | $144,955 |
TOWN OF WINCHESTER PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT RESTORE | $105,545 |
Lynn, MA PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $50,000 |
Lawrence, MA PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $50,000 |
Everett, MA PURPOSE: HEAT CONVENING | $49,588 |
CHARLESTOWN SPROUTS INC PURPOSE: GARDEN REHABILITATIO | $45,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mystic River Watershed Association Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Caswell Foundation Rye, NH PURPOSE: WATER QUALITY RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT | $25,000 |
Russell Colgate Fund Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cdp North America Inc New York, NY | $33,043,858 | $35,828,788 |
We Mean Business Coalition Inc New York, NY | $24,084,041 | $31,828,485 |
Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT | $67,255,924 | $17,576,538 |
New York City Outward Bound Center Inc Long Island City, NY | $12,099,741 | $5,496,519 |
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Inc Boston, MA | $13,376,568 | $5,176,529 |
Climate Jobs National Resource Center Inc New York, NY | $4,647,680 | $5,515,111 |
Coalition For Rainforest Nations Secretariat New York, NY | $10,118,420 | $9,603,902 |
Adirondack Mountain Club Inc Queensbury, NY | $6,654,615 | $4,843,206 |
Boston Harbor Now Inc Boston, MA | $4,066,521 | $5,208,606 |
Outward Bound Inc Lagrangeville, NY | $11,663,837 | $5,933,839 |
Earthplace The Nature Discovery Center Inc Westport, CT | $3,617,059 | $3,825,424 |
Empire Discovery Institute Inc Rochester, NY | $2,138,425 | $41,665 |