THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 210649717 501(c)(3) Environment

PENNINGTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$3,918,492
Total Expenses
$4,815,095
Total Assets
$33,343,202
Net Assets
$32,765,777
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
NJ
Phone
6097373735
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

KEEPING WATER CLEAN, SAFE AND HEALTHY IS THE HEART OF OUR MISSION. WE WORK TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR WATER AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY THROUGH CONSERVATION, ADVOCACY, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION. IT ADDRESSES KEY ISSUES AFFECTING WATER QUALITY AND LAND USE, EDUCATES AREA RESIDENTS ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PRESERVES OPEN SPACE BY MAINTAINING A 950-ACRE NATURE RESERVE AND ORGANIC FARM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,623,953

A) SCIENCE - SCIENCE IS AT THE HEART OF THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP. ACROSS THE REGION, WE COLLECT KEY DATA ON THE HEALTH OF OUR STREAMS AND ON OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. WE...

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A) SCIENCE - SCIENCE IS AT THE HEART OF THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP. ACROSS THE REGION, WE COLLECT KEY DATA ON THE HEALTH OF OUR STREAMS AND ON OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. WE DISTRIBUTE THE INFORMATION TO CITIZENS AND OFFICIALS IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY, AND WORK WITH THEM TO ADDRESS POLLUTION OF OUR WATER SUPPLIES AND WATERWAYS. OUR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM COMBINES SCIENTIFIC DATA WITH MAPPING SYSTEMS TO HELP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND CITIZENS UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITIES AND HELP PLAN FOR A BETTER FUTURE. B) ADVOCACY - FOR SEVEN DECADES, THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE HAS LED THE FIGHT TO PRESERVE OUR REGION'S WATER AND LAND. WE ENGAGE LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS, URGING THEM TO STRENGTHEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS, IMPROVE PLANNING AND ZONING, AND MAKE BETTER INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT OUR FUTURE. WE WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH LOCAL TOWNS THROUGH OUR PROJECT FOR MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE, AND SPEAK OUT AGAINST DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS THAT WOULD HARM THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND OUR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program 2
Expenses: $775,194

EDUCATION - THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE SERVES MORE THAN 10,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH NEARLY 400 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAMS INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE WONDERS OF...

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EDUCATION - THE WATERSHED INSTITUTE SERVES MORE THAN 10,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH NEARLY 400 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS EACH YEAR. OUR PROGRAMS INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE WONDERS OF NATURE AND EXPLAIN WHAT WE CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT. OUR TEACHER WORKSHOPS TRAIN EDUCATORS TO INCORPORATE THE ENVIRONMENT INTO THEIR CURRICULUMS, WHILE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TEACH STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF YOUR HOME AND BUSINESS. AT OUR NATURE CENTER, YOU WILL DISCOVER AN ASSORTMENT OF EXHIBITS AND A COLLECTION OF SMALL CREATURES. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH BUTTERFLIES (IN SEASON) AT THE KATE GORRIE MEMORIAL BUTTERFLY HOUSE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,627,428

CONSERVATION - FROM OUR 950-ACRE WATERSHED RESERVE IN HOPEWELL TO LOCATIONS ACROSS THE REGION, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ARE ENGAGED IN PROJECTS THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURAL HABITATS. WE HAVE ALSO...

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CONSERVATION - FROM OUR 950-ACRE WATERSHED RESERVE IN HOPEWELL TO LOCATIONS ACROSS THE REGION, VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ARE ENGAGED IN PROJECTS THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE NATURAL HABITATS. WE HAVE ALSO HELPED FOSTER OTHER IMPORTANT REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OVER THE YEARS. IN THE 1980'S, WE HELPED LAUNCH THE D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST AND THE NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY. OUR WATERSHED RESERVE HOSTS FAIRGROWN ORGANIC FARM. THROUGH OUR WATERSHED INSTITUTE, WE HELP BUILD OTHER WATERSHED GROUPS ACROSS THE STATE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,076,549
Program Service Revenue $395,441
Investment Income $464,526
Other Revenue $-18,024
TOTAL REVENUE $3,918,492

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $501,535
Salaries & Benefits $2,890,310
Fundraising Expenses $381,984
Program Expenses $4,026,575
Other Expenses $1,423,250
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,815,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,918,492 $5,202,568 -0.2%
Expenses $4,815,095 $4,586,424 +0.0%
Net Income $-896,603 $616,144 -2.5%
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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
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
77
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEE ATTACHED LIST TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN WALSH CHIEF OF FINANCE AND ADMIN 40.00
Highest
$111,322 $26,394 $137,716
SOPHIE GLOVIER CHIEF OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$104,998 $26,394 $131,392
JENNY ANN KERSHNER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,532 $21,521 $125,053
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,918,492 $4,815,095 $33,343,202 $-896,603
2022 $5,202,568 $4,586,424 $31,810,080 $616,144
2021 $7,070,996 $4,080,016 $35,108,779 $2,990,980
2020 $13,067,773 $2,929,138 $30,357,343 $10,138,635
2019 $2,885,206 $3,279,177 $19,273,985 $-393,971
2018 $3,080,909 $2,727,632 $18,658,193 $353,277
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