DOAN BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP

EIN: 043636350 501(c)(3) Environment

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$422,092
Total Expenses
$391,697
Total Assets
$456,635
Net Assets
$447,989
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MAUREEN DRINKARD
Phone
2163257781
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DOAN BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $422K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $392K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DOAN BROOK WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP (DBWP) IS TO LEAD CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS THAT CHAMPION ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND FOSTER A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT WATERSHED. SERVE AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE DOAN BROOK AND ITS CONSTITUENCIES THROUGH EQUITABLE ENGAGEMENT AND BY PROVIDING RELIABLE, ACCESSIBLE WATERSHED SCIENCE. DBWP MAINTAINS A SMALL STAFF INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MO DRINKARD, PHD AND WATERSHED PROGRAM MANAGER, EMILY KAO. WE ALSO RELY ON INTERNS AND DBWP VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE MANY ORGANIZATION AND EVENT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS. THEY HELP TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT PROGRAM EVENTS, SUPPORT IN-OFFICE FUNCTION, RESTORE HABITATS, LEAD HIKES, COLLECT TRASH AND STENCIL STORM DRAINS FOR WATER QUALITY AWARENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $318,214

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: DBWP HOSTS REGULAR ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BOARD MEETINGS AND PROJECT PLANNING MEETINGS WERE HELD IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM, WITH THE...

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ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: DBWP HOSTS REGULAR ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. BOARD MEETINGS AND PROJECT PLANNING MEETINGS WERE HELD IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LAND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. WE SERVE AS FISCAL SPONSORS FOR BLUESTONE HEIGHTS AND THE FRIENDS OF LOWER LAKE. CURRENTLY WE HAVE 16 REGULAR AND AFFILIATE TRUSTEES SERVING THE ORGANIZATION. THE AFFILIATE TRUSTEE POSITIONS ARE NON-VOTING AND REPRESENT DBWP VOLUNTEERS, A CITIZEN FROM THE CITY OF SOUTH EUCLID, AND THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT.FINALLY, WE RECEIVED A 15,000 TRANSITION GRANT FROM CLEVELAND FOUNDATION TO COMPLETE A STRATEGIC PLAN AND LAUNCH A NEW BRAND AND MARKETING STYLE.

Program 2

PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND STEWARDSHIP: IN 2024, DBWP CONTINUED TO HOST EXISTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND HABITAT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND BEGAN WORK ON CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR NOVEL SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS...

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND STEWARDSHIP: IN 2024, DBWP CONTINUED TO HOST EXISTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND HABITAT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND BEGAN WORK ON CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR NOVEL SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN OUR WATERSHED. WE OFFERED 48 IN PERSON EVENTS INCLUDING FAMILY FISHING DAY, 2 FISHING WORKSHOPS, TAKE TO THE LAKE, 2 RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS, 3 STREAM CLEANUPS, 6 HIKES IN ALL SEASONS, 1 BIKE RIDE, 1 FISHING ROD ASSEMBLY DAY AND 31 NATIVE HABITAT STEWARDSHIP DAYS AT LOWER LAKE, THE DOAN BROOK GORGE, AND AT THE GROW NOT MOW SITES IN SHAKER HEIGHTS. IN TOTAL, WE HAD OVER 1087 ATTENDEES VISIT OUR EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED OVER 2337 HOURS OF HABITAT STEWARDSHIP.

Program 3

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: IN THE FALL OF 2024, DBWP WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO INSTALL A RAIN GARDEN AT SUNBEAM SCHOOL, A CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL THAT SERVES YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED...

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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: IN THE FALL OF 2024, DBWP WORKED IN COLLABORATION TO INSTALL A RAIN GARDEN AT SUNBEAM SCHOOL, A CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL THAT SERVES YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS IN CLEVELAND, AND INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $406,637
Program Service Revenue $5,687
Investment Income $9,768
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $422,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $140,449
Fundraising Expenses $10,769
Program Expenses $318,214
Other Expenses $251,248
TOTAL EXPENSES $391,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $422,092 $652,851 -0.4%
Expenses $391,697 $669,419 -0.4%
Net Income $30,395 $-16,568 -2.8%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
200

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
6
$51,606
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAUREEN DRINKARD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$51,606 $0 $51,606
JOEL ALPERN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BODE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BONGORNO TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARNELL BROWN CHAIRMAN 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERI CHAIKIN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GOOCH SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE HOWSE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KNITTEL VICE PRESIDE 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL LARSON TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX LITOVSKY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMONA LOWERY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MOORE PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA MUEHLHEIM TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY POLK TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURT WITCHEY TREASURER 1.50
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 $422,092 $391,697 $456,635 $30,395
2023 $652,851 $669,419 $421,854 $-16,568
2022 $730,898 $682,619 $638,243 $48,279
2021 $338,734 $291,769 $389,254 $46,965
2020 $453,614 $428,991 $393,574 $24,623
2019 $708,647 $653,282 $510,363 $55,365
2018 $311,511 $261,148 $269,982 $50,363
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