Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-2034780
Organization Overview
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation 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, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR THE HEALTH, PROTECTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CATAWBA RIVER WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RIVERKEEPER PROGRAM*WATER EFFICIENCY: ADVOCATING WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION MEASURES AS WATER SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT OPPOSED TO DAM CONSTRUCTION AND STREAM INUNDATION.*ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: IDENTIFYING AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF HEAVY METAL AND POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS CONTAMINATION IN WATER, SEDIMENT AND FISH TISSUE.*LITIGATION: CHALLENGING POLLUTERS WHO VIOLATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS BY DISCHARGING BACTERIA, METALS AND CHEMICALS ILLEGALLY TO PUBLIC WATER BODIES.*DRINKING WATER PROTECTION: COORDINATING TAKE-BACK EVENTS FOR EXPIRED AND UNUSED MEDICATIONS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.*ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: LEADING EDUCATIONAL KAYAKING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH ENROLLED WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS AND THE SALVATION ARMY.*YOUTH KAYAK PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.*YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YMCA, SCOUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL SCHOOLS.*PARTNERSHIP WITH UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS AND SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND WATER IN A WARMING WORLD PROJECT TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER USE.*COVEKEEPER, WATER WATCH AND MUDDY WATER WATCH PROGRAMS MONITOR AND REPORT POLLUTION PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASIN.*CHALLENGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESERVOIR BY THE CATAWBA RIVER WATER SUPPLY PROJECT.*LED FIGHT TO PREVENT RENEWAL OF PERMIT FOR TEGA CAY WATER SERVICES UNTIL UPGRADES WERE MADE TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED SEWAGE.*LED THE FIGHT TO LIMIT INTERBASIN TRANSFERS, INCLUDING MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH SETTLEMENT IN LITIGATION AGAINST PROPOSED TRANSFER BY CONCORD-KANNAPOLIS.*ORGANIZED AND PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET EVENTS TO KEEP MEDICINES OUT OF OUR WATER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WATERKEEPERS CAROLINA AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.*ORGANIZED RIVERSWEEP CLEANUP OF LAKE WYLIE THAT INVOLVED OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEERS AND REMOVED OVER 40 TONS OF TRASH.*PARTICIPATED IN BIG SWEEP CLEANUPS AND ORGANIZED OTHER CLEANUP EVENTS AT OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE BASIN.*ORGANIZED COAL ASH PROJECT TO REDUCE THE THREAT TO DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES FROM COAL ASH PONDS (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER AND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION NETWORK).*FECAL COLI FORM SAMPLING PROGRAM.*FAMILY ECO-TOURS.*FISH, WATER AND SEDIMENT SAMPLING PROGRAM THAT LED TO ISSUANCE OF FISH ADVISORIES FOR UNSAFE CONCENTRATIONS OF PCBS AND HEAVY METALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Searby Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,000 |
Katie Forster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Shirley Greene Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Tyler Richardson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rick Foster Director | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Tompkins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,323,719 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $54,025 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,459 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,377,744 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,644 |
| 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 | $1,380,388 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $105,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,136 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $383,724 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,532 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,005 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,359 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $93,520 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,872 |
| Office expenses | $158,967 |
| Information technology | $14,713 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,402 |
| Travel | $18,975 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,601 |
| Interest | $3,623 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,579 |
| Insurance | $12,896 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,055,536 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $414,982 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,543 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $441,258 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,548 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,811 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $291,483 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,667 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $61,163 |
| Total assets | $1,340,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,785 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $75,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $223,785 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $456,278 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $660,792 |
| 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 | $1,340,855 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $332,238.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gaston Community Foundation Gastonia, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $102,500 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $73,299 |
The Arras Foundation Lancaster, SC PURPOSE: (HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT) LOWER BASIN INVESTMENT PROJECT | $35,000 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,124 |
Akers Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Carrie E And Lena V Glenn Foundation Inc Gastonia, NC PURPOSE: SOUTH FORK RIVER HEALTH PROJECT | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $99,339 |
| Earnings | $2,204 |
| Ending Balance | $101,543 |
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|---|---|---|
Sevier Solid Waste Inc Pigeon Forge, TN | $40,871,013 | $7,760,880 |
The Scrap Exchange Inc Durham, NC | $6,770,831 | $2,047,829 |
Solid Waste Disposable Inc Jasper, TN | $10,955,638 | $2,805,518 |
Viridiant Richmond, VA | $3,358,357 | $1,969,212 |
The Lamb Center Fairfax, VA | $7,526,536 | $2,291,024 |
American Association Of Radon Scientists And Technologists Inc Hendersonville, NC | $933,489 | $1,309,223 |
Sustainable Warehouse north charleston, SC | $54,419 | $1,096,614 |
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | $1,340,855 | $1,380,388 |
Cleanaire North Carolina Charlotte, NC | $3,254,490 | $1,025,722 |
Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | $823,438 | $1,322,849 |
International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Pooler, GA | $2,333,836 | $1,615,524 |
Cherokee Gives Back Foundation Raleigh, NC | $12,164 | $609,357 |