Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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)Compensation
John Searby
Executive Director
$96,000
Tyler Richardson
Board Chair
$0
Rick Foster
Director
$0
Katie Forster
Secretary
$0
Shirley Greene
Vice Chair
$0
Cooper Lambla
Director
$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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $332,238.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$99,339
Earnings$2,204
Ending Balance$101,543

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