Potomac Riverkeeper Inc

Organization Overview

Potomac Riverkeeper Inc, operating under the name Potomac Riverkeeper Network, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. 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, Potomac Riverkeeper Network employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Potomac Riverkeeper Network 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, Potomac Riverkeeper Network generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO STOP POLLUTION AND TO RESTORE CLEAN WATER IN THE POTOMAC AND SHENANDOAH RIVERS AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES THROUGH ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WATERSHED PROTECTION - WE IDENTIFY SOURCES OF POLLUTION AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO STOP THEM. WE REGULARLY PATROL THE RIVERS WE WORK TO PROTECT. WE RESPOND TO TIPS AND COMPLAINTS. WE REVIEW PAPER RECORDS - LIKE DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS AND INSPECTION REPORTS - TO DETERMINE WHETHER VIOLATIONS HAVE OCCURRED. WE COLLECT EVIDENCE - WATER QUALITY SAMPLES, PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, VICTIMS INTERVIEWS- AND BUILD THE CASE WE NEED TO STOP THE POLLUTION. AND WE ORGANIZE - WE LISTEN TO COMMUNITIES ALONG THE RIVER AND WORK WITH THEM TO STOP THE PROBLEMS ABOUT WHICH THEY CARE THE MOST. WE BUILD GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR CLEAN WATER THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING OUR ON-THE-WATER PADDLE SERIES: RIVERPALOOZA AND RIOPALOOZA.


SHENANDOAH: WE WERE THE FIRST TO IDENTIFY THE TOXIC ALGAL OUTBREAK ON THE NORTH FORK OF THE SHENANDOAH THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A NO CONTACT ADVISORY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH FOR MORE THAN 50 MILES OF THE RIVER. WE CONVINCED THE VA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ADDRESSING HARMFUL ALGAL OUTBREAKS AND THE DEQ TO PROPOSE A WATER QUALITY STANDARD FOR CHLOROPHYLL A, WHICH IS A MEASURE OF ALGAL GROWTH IN THE RIVER. WE EXPANDED OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE FOUR UNIVERSITIES: SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY, HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, TRINITY UNIVERSITY, AND HOOD COLLEGE. WE ALSO EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR FOR BOTH POLLUTION STOPPING AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS PROGRAMS.


UPPER POTOMAC: WE EXPANDED OUR INVESTIGATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR PFAS (FOREVER CHEMICALS), INCLUDING PARTNERING WITH USGS ON TESTING PFAS LEVELS IN FISH TISSUE AND BLOOD. WE ESTABLISHED THE FIRST RIVERKEEPER DRONE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM IN THE U.S. AND ALSO TRAINED WATERKEEPERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO USE DRONES TO DOCUMENT AND INVESTIGATE POLLUTION INCIDENTS. WE BEGAN A COMMUNITY SCIENCE WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOOD COLLEGE TO TEST FOR CONVENTIONAL POLLUTANTS AND ALSO ACID MINE DRAINAGE. WE SETTLED OUR LAWSUIT WITH VERSO PAPER MILL WITH A SCHEDULE FOR REMEDIATION OF MULTI-YEAR BLACK LIQUOR DISCHARGES.


LOWER POTOMAC: WE LAUNCHED OUR TRASH FREE POTOMAC CAMPAIGN WITH VOLUNTEER TRASH CLEANUPS IN ALEXANDRIA, NATIONAL HARBOR, AND OXON RUN AND AN ORGANIZING EFFORT TO PASS LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS THE SOURCES OF PLASTIC POLLUTION. WE CONTINUED OUR STAND UP PADDLEBOARD CLEANUPS AND LESSONS AT DAINGERFIELD ISLAND. WE EXPANDED OUR COMMUNITY SCIENCE WATER QUALITY MONITORING ON THE POTOMAC RIVER IN DC, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA. WE LAUNCHED OUR 50 MILLION MUSSELS CAMPAIGN WITH AN INITIAL PILOT INSTALLATION AT NATIONAL HARBOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Stoner
President
$188,741
Phillip Musegaas
Vice President Of Program
$150,705
Emily Franc
Development Director
$127,617
John Holmes
Chair
$0
Randy Benn
Vice-Chair
$0
Peter Bross
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$11,389
Related organizations$0
Government grants $195,268
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,416,306
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $956,445
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,622,963
Total Program Service Revenue$36,995
Investment income $1,553
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $125,179
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,854,340

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Potomac Riverkeeper Inc has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Near Southeast Community Partners

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO CLEAN THE POTOMAC RIVER

$1,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$533,764
Net Contributions$1,609,334
Other Expense$478,678
Ending Balance$1,664,420

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