PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS INC

EIN: 251719174 501(c)(3) Environment

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$570,343
Total Expenses
$642,700
Total Assets
$921,267
Net Assets
$87,913
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
PATRICK STARR
Phone
4124819400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $570K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $643K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS (POWR) PROVIDES THE TOOLS, TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER COMMUNITY WATERSHED ORGANIZATION LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE RIVERS AND STREAMS, ADVOCATE FOR SOUND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES, AND FACILITATE STEWARDSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA'S WATERWAYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $348,054 Revenue: $0

SOJOURNS/RIVER OF THE YEAR: THIS IS A SIGNATURE STATEWIDE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HIGH PROFILE, WATER-FOCUSED RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON PENNSYLVANIA'S RIVERS AND WATERWAYS. IN A TYPICAL...

Read more

SOJOURNS/RIVER OF THE YEAR: THIS IS A SIGNATURE STATEWIDE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HIGH PROFILE, WATER-FOCUSED RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ON PENNSYLVANIA'S RIVERS AND WATERWAYS. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN AN ARRAY OF SINGLE AND MULTI-DAY, PADDLING TRIPS ACROSS THE STATE, TRAVERSING 500+MILES OF RIVERS, AND OFFERING OVER 100 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER TIME IS TYPICALLY LEVERAGED AT 3 TO 1 RATES, AND INVOLVES PARTNERSHIPS OF OVER 50 NONPROFIT, PUBLIC AND CORPORATE ENTITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PAWATERSHEDS.ORG.

Program 2
Expenses: $33,087 Revenue: $0

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: WE OFFER TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE COMMUNITY WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS (CWOS) TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND VIABLE. THESE INCLUDE WEBINARS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM INSURANCE...

Read more

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: WE OFFER TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ENABLE COMMUNITY WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS (CWOS) TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND VIABLE. THESE INCLUDE WEBINARS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM INSURANCE, RETAINING VOLUNTEERS, BOARD DEVELOPMENT, CLEANUPS, RIPARIAN BUFFER DEVELOPMENT, SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND FUNDING. WE OFFER NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES. WE HOST A ROBUST WEBSITE THAT CONNECTS CWOS TO ONE ANOTHER AS WELL AS AN EXPANDED PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF PROVIDERS OF SERVICES, PROMOTES THEIR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND STEWARDSHIP EVENTS, AND SPOTLIGHTS CWO ACCOMPLISHMENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PAWATERSHEDS.ORG.

Program 3
Expenses: $15,212 Revenue: $13,068

INSURANCE: WE PROVIDE NON-PROFIT WATERSHED ORGANIZATION MEMBERS ACCESS TO REDUCED RATES FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT WOULD BE PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE THROUGH OTHER AVENUES. BY...

Read more

INSURANCE: WE PROVIDE NON-PROFIT WATERSHED ORGANIZATION MEMBERS ACCESS TO REDUCED RATES FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT WOULD BE PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE THROUGH OTHER AVENUES. BY ACCESSING THIS PROGRAM, POWR'S MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS CAN HOST MORE ACTIVITIES. THE SAVINGS STRETCH THEIR RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA'S WATER RESOURCES, AS WELL AS ENABLING THEM TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PAWATERSHEDS.ORG.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $526,733
Program Service Revenue $13,068
Investment Income $22,402
Other Revenue $8,140
TOTAL REVENUE $570,343

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $349,482
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $584,814
Other Expenses $293,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $642,700

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $570,343 $323,480 +0.8%
Expenses $642,700 $372,360 +0.7%
Net Income $-72,357 $-48,880 +0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

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
2
$264,715
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENDA COSTA MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE O ROWAN MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SHELDON MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE DAYMUT MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER CROCKETT MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN FRANEK MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM CARROLL MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK STARR BOARD CHAIR 8.00
Officer
$0 $22,830 $167,032
JANET SWEENEY SECRETARY 8.00
Officer
$0 $5,481 $97,683
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 $570,343 $642,700 $921,267 $-72,357
2023 $323,480 $372,360 $825,544 $-48,880
2022 $351,631 $326,913 $713,759 $24,718
2021 $460,043 $287,111 $427,294 $172,932
2020 $228,971 $227,939 $248,207 $1,032
2019 $208,085 $252,438 $268,570 $-44,353
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Pennsylvania Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS AND RIVERS INC with other nonprofits in Pennsylvania and across the country.