MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 237221094 501(c)(3) Environment

ARLINGTON, MA

Total Revenue
$5,653,194
Total Expenses
$5,335,747
Total Assets
$11,102,274
Net Assets
$9,902,576
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BRITNEY SATTERLEE
Phone
6178656580
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $5.3M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED IS A NETWORK OF RIVERS, STREAMS AND PONDS THAT ALL FLOW INTO THE MYSTIC RIVER AND ULTIMATELY BOSTON HARBOR. HOME TO 600,000 RESIDENTS, THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THIS WATERSHED; AND ENGAGE AND EDUCATE RESIDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,701,829

RESTORATION & RECREATION. MYRWA USES SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY, RESTORE IMPORTANT HABITAT INCLUDING FOR RIVER HERRING, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACROSS THE WATERSHED AND CONNECT 25...

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RESTORATION & RECREATION. MYRWA USES SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY, RESTORE IMPORTANT HABITAT INCLUDING FOR RIVER HERRING, BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE ACROSS THE WATERSHED AND CONNECT 25 MILES OF PATHS AND IMPROVE SIX PARKS IN OUR WATERSHED. FROM BUILDING NEW PARKS, TO PILOTING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MUNICIPALITIES-THESE EFFORTS PROTECT BOTH PEOPLE AND PLACES.

Program 2
Expenses: $464,858 Revenue: $845,550

EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP. MYRWA EDUCATES MORE THAN 2,000 YOUTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ENGAGES 1,800 VOLUNTEERS IN CLEANING UP...

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EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP. MYRWA EDUCATES MORE THAN 2,000 YOUTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE PLACE-BASED PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ENGAGES 1,800 VOLUNTEERS IN CLEANING UP AND CARING FOR OUR PARKS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,558,788

CLIMATE RESILIENCY. MYRWA FOUNDED THE RESILIENT MYSTIC COLLABORATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 20 MUNICIPAL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP REGIONAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE HEALTHIER, AND MORE CLIMATE RESILIENT...

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CLIMATE RESILIENCY. MYRWA FOUNDED THE RESILIENT MYSTIC COLLABORATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 20 MUNICIPAL PARTNERS TO DEVELOP REGIONAL PROJECTS THAT CREATE HEALTHIER, AND MORE CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. THE RMC COMMUNITIES HAVE SECURED >50M EARMARKS AND STATE GRANTS TO ADDRESS STORMWATER FLOODING, URBAN HEAT ISLANDS AND SEA-LEVEL RISE.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,151,660
Program Service Revenue $845,550
Investment Income $655,984
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,653,194

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $398,381
Salaries & Benefits $2,098,780
Fundraising Expenses $125,511
Program Expenses $4,725,475
Other Expenses $2,838,586
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,335,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,653,194 $6,487,669 -0.1%
Expenses $5,335,747 $6,646,070 -0.2%
Net Income $317,447 $-158,401 -3.0%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
30
Volunteers
2195

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
7
$321,595
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICK HERRON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$166,938 $32,718 $199,656
NASSER BRAHIM DIR CLIMATE 40.00
Highest
$120,077 $5,992 $126,069
MICHELLE LIEBETREU DEV & COMMUN 40.00
Officer
$121,939 $0 $121,939
VICTOR CASTRO VP & ASST CL 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM T DENMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN DINGS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA DRIGGERS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN COLON HAYES BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES HOLLEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA MANONG BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEATRIZ GOMEZ MOUAKAD BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRABITHA NATARAJAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERGA PIERRETTE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN QUACH SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN REINHARDT BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY RYAN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITNEY SATTERLEE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL SORLIEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ING STERN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
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
2025 $5,653,194 $5,335,747 $11,102,274 $317,447
2024 $6,487,669 $6,646,070 $10,795,076 $-158,401
2023 $8,197,369 $3,820,529 $10,075,118 $4,376,840
2022 $3,691,084 $2,810,441 $4,843,866 $880,643
2021 $3,888,743 $2,151,657 $4,341,335 $1,737,086
2020 $2,453,216 $1,655,154 $2,376,260 $798,062
2019 $1,516,897 $1,035,003 $1,370,914 $481,894
2018 $1,157,451 $1,044,708 $883,721 $112,743
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