Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper

Organization Overview

Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper is located in Sandpoint, ID. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2021, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper 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 11/2022, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper generated $72.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.0k during the year ending 11/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THROUGH EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIP AND ADVOCACY, TO PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY OF LAKE PEND OREILLE, AS WELL AS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND VIABILITY OF THE PEOPLE AND ECOSYSTEMS WHICH RELY UPON OR LIVE CLOSE TO LAKE PEND OREILLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAKE PEND OREILLE WATERKEEPER (LPOW) WORKED TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL PESTICIDES TO CONTROL AQUATIC INVASIVE WEEDS, INCLUDING VARIOUS METHODS OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL. ADDITIONALLY, LPOW ACTIVELY MONITORED AND PROTECTED THE WATER QUALITY OF LAKE PEND OREILLE AND ITS ASSOCIATED WATERWAYS THROUGH OVERSIGHT OF EPA NPDES PERMITS, ENFORCEMENT OF SOUND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGING UNSOUND WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INCLUDING LOOSENING STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR POLLUTANTS. LPOW ALSO PARTICIPATED IN AND HOSTED MULTIPLE EVENTS AND COORDINATED NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO 1) INFORM THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF LPOW'S MISSION AND GOALS; AND 2) SPEARHEAD ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD HAVE A DIRECT POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WATER QUALITY OF THE WATERSHED.


LAKE PEND OREILLE WATERKEEPER (LPOW) WORKED TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL PESTICIDES TO CONTROL AQUATIC INVASIVE WEEDS, INCLUDING VARIOUS METHODS OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL. ADDITIONALLY, LPOW ACTIVELY MONITORED AND PROTECTED THE WATER QUALITY OF LAKE PEND OREILLE AND ITS ASSOCIATED WATERWAYS THROUGH OVERSIGHT OF EPA NPDES PERMITS, ENFORCEMENT OF SOUND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGING UNSOUND WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INCLUDING LOOSENING STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR POLLUTANTS. LPOW ALSO PARTICIPATED IN AND HOSTED MULTIPLE EVENTS AND COORDINATED NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO 1) INFORM THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF LPOW'S MISSION AND GOALS; AND 2) SPEARHEAD ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD HAVE A DIRECT POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WATER QUALITY OF THE WATERSHED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steve Holt
Executive Di
$6,097
Carolyn Knaack
Associate Di
$13,095
Chris Hecht
Vice Preside
$0
Dave Hussey
Secretary
$0
Charles Burke
Board Member
$0
Gray Henderson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$22,798
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$71,969
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,764
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $71,969

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper has recieved totaling $127,035.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Confidence Foundation

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE HIRING OF NEW STAFF

$60,000
Sangham Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$35,000
Innovia Foundation

Spokane, WA

PURPOSE: KEEPING NORTH IDAHO WATERS SWIMMABLE, FISHABLE AND DRINKABLE WATERS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

$15,000
Equinox Foundation Inc

Sandpoint, ID

PURPOSE: KEEPING NORTH IDAHO WATERS SWIMMABLE

$15,000
Edwards Family Foundation

Portola Valley, CA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE

$2,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35
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