Lower Desplaines Watershed Group is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Desplaines Watershed Group 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 02/2022, Lower Desplaines Watershed Group generated $552.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $486.5k during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 76.1% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LOWER DES PLAINES WATERSHED GROUP (LDWG) IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. ITS MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER A COALITION OF STAKE HOLDERS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE WATER QUALITY AND STREAM RESOURCE QUALITY IN THE LOWER DESPLAINES RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A LONG-TERM CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM IS USED BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND THE ILLINOIS EPA TO BEST ASSESS THE STRESSORS TO THE AQUATIC SYSTEMS AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COST EFFECTIVE PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY IN THE LOWER DES PLAINES RIVER. BENEFITS APPROXIMATELY 1,050,335 PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE LOWER DES PLAINES WATERSHED.
ADMINISTRATION INCLUDES MANAGING ACCOUNTING DUTIES, ATTENDING BOARD MEETINGS, CONDUCTING MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, COORDINATING CONTRACTS, AND MAINTAINING THE WEBSITE, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNICATION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THESE TASKS.
WATER QUALITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS TO INFORM THE APPROX. 1,050,335 PERSONS IN THE LOWER DES PLAINES RIVER WATERSHED ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC DATA ANALYSIS AND PROJECTS THAT RESULT FROM THIS ANALYSIS.
GROUNDWATER STUDY EXPENSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Mckeen Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Siefert Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Swisher President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Dolezal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dustin Gallagher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Grossi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $552,259 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $552,259 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $451 |
Investment income | $115 |
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 | $552,825 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,780 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,706 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $180 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,050 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,793 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $486,520 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,532 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $355,216 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $407,748 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $407,748 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $407,748 |
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