SAVE THE SOUND

EIN: 060990195 501(c)(3) Environment

NEW HAVEN, CT

Total Revenue
$7,880,543
Total Expenses
$8,085,271
Total Assets
$20,803,463
Net Assets
$18,809,106
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
LEAH LOPEZ SCHMALZ
Phone
2037870646
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

SAVE THE SOUND, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $7.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $18.8M represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SAVE THE SOUND IS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LAND, AIR, AND WATER OF THE WHOLE LONG ISLAND SOUND REGION. WE USE LEGAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THAT BENEFIT OUR ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,036,511

THE LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAM USES COMMUNITY SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ON-THE-WATER WATCHDOG ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE HEALTH OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND ITS WATERSHED. LAST YEAR THE...

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THE LONG ISLAND SOUND PROGRAM USES COMMUNITY SCIENCE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ON-THE-WATER WATCHDOG ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE HEALTH OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND ITS WATERSHED. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM COORDINATED THE UNIFIED WATER STUDY, PUBLISHED A REPORT ON LONG ISLAND SOUND'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, LED ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION EFFORTS THAT RESULTED IN INVESTMENT IN LONG ISLAND SOUND INITIATIVES BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND INCREASED THE VISIBILITY OF OUR SOUNDKEEPER SUBPROGRAM, WHICH PATROLS THE WATERS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND TO ENSURE POLLUTION IS STOPPED.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,766,944

THE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS TO CREATE OR RESTORE THE CONDITIONS FOR ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN THRIVING AND RESILIENCE. THE PROGRAM DOES THIS BY REMOVING DAMS AND...

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THE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS TO CREATE OR RESTORE THE CONDITIONS FOR ECOLOGICAL AND HUMAN THRIVING AND RESILIENCE. THE PROGRAM DOES THIS BY REMOVING DAMS AND RESTORING FISH PASSAGE; INSTALLING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT EMPLOYS NATIVE PLANTS TO ABSORB AND FILTER STORMWATER BEFORE IT POLLUTES LOCAL WATERWAYS; RESTORES MARSHLAND AND CONSTRUCTS LVING SHORELINES TO IMPROVE COASTAL RESILIENCE AND REVERSE MARSH LOSS AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC IN PROTECTING WATER QUALITY AND WILDLIFE THORUOGH A ROBUST CLELANUP PROGRAM AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $504,620

THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM USES EDUCATION, POLICY, AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO ENSURE LOWERED EMISSIONS, TO REDUCE POLLUTION, AND TO EXPEDITE THE ADOPTION OF PRACTICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE REGION'S...

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THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM USES EDUCATION, POLICY, AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO ENSURE LOWERED EMISSIONS, TO REDUCE POLLUTION, AND TO EXPEDITE THE ADOPTION OF PRACTICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE REGION'S RESILIENCE AND COASTAL DEFENSES. WE WORK WITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO SHARE INFORMATION AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND, WILDLIFE, AND THE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE, WORK, AND RECREATE WITHIN THE WATERSHED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,263,589
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $383,451
Other Revenue $233,503
TOTAL REVENUE $7,880,543

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,955,067
Fundraising Expenses $1,162,251
Program Expenses $5,909,002
Other Expenses $3,130,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,085,271

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,880,543 $11,894,822 -0.3%
Expenses $8,085,271 $9,642,779 -0.2%
Net Income $-204,728 $2,252,043 -1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
65
Volunteers
3286

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
$332,457
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD CORT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CELIA FELSHER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDIA MEZEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL AHERN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ANGLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAPHAEL ELKIND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN HELLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN HENRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE KENNEDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ELLEN KRANZLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MACDOUGALD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUNI PIZARRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM TAUSSING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHAN VERKAMP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANEL CRITE EVP, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Officer
$137,003 $11,736 $148,739
LEAH LOPEZ SCHMALZ PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$162,137 $21,581 $183,718
ALICIA SULLIVAN EVP, PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$162,318 $22,095 $184,413
DENISE STRANKO EVP, PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$123,128 $23,380 $146,508
LAURA WILDMAN VP, ECOLOGICAL ACTION 40.00
Highest
$127,564 $0 $127,564
ROGER REYNOLDS SENIOR LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$131,976 $6,582 $138,558
DAVID ANSEL VP, CENTER FOR WATER PROTECTION 40.00
Highest
$122,456 $0 $122,456
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 $7,880,543 $8,085,271 $20,803,463 $-204,728
2023 $11,894,822 $9,642,779 $19,623,678 $2,252,043
2022 $5,943,488 $6,133,414 $13,998,492 $-189,926
2021 $7,096,734 $5,279,630 $16,166,777 $1,817,104
2020 $6,544,864 $5,620,927 $14,255,599 $923,937
2018 $6,099,178 $4,730,149 $11,000,829 $1,369,029
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