BUZZARDS BAY COALITION

EIN: 042971978 501(c)(3) Environment

NEW BEDFORD, MA

Total Revenue
$15,706,365
Total Expenses
$14,008,387
Total Assets
$51,873,646
Net Assets
$47,545,343
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MARK RASMUSSEN
Phone
5089896363
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BUZZARDS BAY COALITION, founded in 1987, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $15.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $14.0M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, SUSTAINABLE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF BUZZARDS BAY AND ITS WATERSHED. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BUZZARDS BAY AND VINEYARD SOUND ECOSYSTEMS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR ALL THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION,

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,746,244

WATERSHED PROTECTION - ACTIVITIES IN OUR WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM INCLUDE LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS AIMED AT COLLABORATIONS AND ACCELERATING THE RATE OF PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION IN THE BUZZARDS...

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WATERSHED PROTECTION - ACTIVITIES IN OUR WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM INCLUDE LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS AIMED AT COLLABORATIONS AND ACCELERATING THE RATE OF PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION IN THE BUZZARDS BAY WATERSHED. OUR BAY LANDS REVOLVING FUND HELPS LOCAL LAND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES COMPETE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET BY PROVIDING SHORT-TERM FINANCING INCLUDING BRIDGE LOANS, DOWN PAYMENTS, AND TRANSACTIONAL COSTS NECESSARY TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS LAND CONSERVATION IN THE BUZZARDS BAY WATERSHED.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,717,964

SCIENCE & ADVOCACY - BUZZARDS BAY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE SMART GROWTH, PROTECT IMPORTANT WATERSHED LANDS, REDUCE POLLUTION...

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SCIENCE & ADVOCACY - BUZZARDS BAY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE SMART GROWTH, PROTECT IMPORTANT WATERSHED LANDS, REDUCE POLLUTION, PREVENT OIL SPILLS AND IMPROVE SEWAGE TREATMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $349,507

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MISSION FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO BETTER UNDERSTAND, VALUE...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MISSION FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INTENDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO BETTER UNDERSTAND, VALUE, APPRECIATE, AND ENGAGE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE BUZZARDS BAY ECOSYSTEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,069,228
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-568,777
Other Revenue $205,914
TOTAL REVENUE $15,706,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,608,060
Fundraising Expenses $903,303
Program Expenses $11,813,715
Other Expenses $10,400,327
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,008,387

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,706,365 $16,411,484 0.0%
Expenses $14,008,387 $10,506,874 +0.3%
Net Income $1,697,978 $5,904,610 -0.7%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
71
Volunteers
540

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$327,043
Total Directors
20
$327,043
Key Employees
4
$796,464
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK RASMUSSEN PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$275,006 $52,037 $327,043
MICHAEL KELLY VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$199,378 $18,070 $217,448
BETH MCDERMOTT VICE PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$190,550 $20,807 $211,357
BRENDAN ANNETT VICE PRESIDENT WATERSHED PROTECTION 40.00
Key Emp
$191,276 $16,143 $207,419
RACHEL JUKUBA VICE PRESIDENT BAY SCIENCE 40.00
Key Emp
$148,180 $12,060 $160,240
MICHAEL ANGELINI PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA BRENNINKMEYER-NIELSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS CROCKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GRAUER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ZEIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL KAMAL GANJU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER NEILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIUS BRITTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDRA BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE PARKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SKYLAH REIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON DUFAULT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA GREEN-BEACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL ELIAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HUGUENIN VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SCHADE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA HASKELL CLERK 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CROLL CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $15,706,365 $14,008,387 $51,873,646 $1,697,978
2023 $13,234,467 $9,130,700 $44,000,125 $4,103,767
2023 $7,667,749 $3,109,453 $48,321,787 $4,558,296
2022 $7,909,667 $5,813,413 $38,247,593 $2,096,254
2021 $10,789,245 $4,377,247 $35,427,271 $6,411,998
2020 $8,356,329 $7,773,996 $29,369,140 $582,333
2019 $8,608,102 $4,310,710 $29,781,488 $4,297,392
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