THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT

EIN: 260310939 501(c)(3) Environment

BERRYVILLE, VA

Total Revenue
$228,567
Total Expenses
$183,843
Total Assets
$113,456
Net Assets
$109,547
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
GEORGE L OHRSTROM II
Phone
5409558441
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $229K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $45K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT IS TO HELP PROTECT WATERSHEDS BY PROMOTING AWARENESS, ALLIANCE, AND ACTION THROUGH CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION. THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT'S VISION IS A CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE PEOPLE CONNECTED TO THEIR LOCAL WATERSHEDS. DOWNSTREAM IS A NONPROFIT TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC ARTISTS, WEB DEVELOPERS, VIDEO PRODUCERS, COPY WRITERS, AND DATABASE EXPERTS. WE PROTECT WATERSHEDS BY PROMOTING AWARENESS, ALLIANCE, AND ACTION. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING PARTNERS--HELPING THEM STRENGTHEN THEIR IDENTITIES, SHARE THEIR STORIES, BUILD DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR ACTIVISM, AND MANAGE THEIR DONORS AND EVENTS MORE EFFICIENTLY. AS A NONPROFIT, DOWNSTREAM CAN SHARE PROJECT COSTS WITH PARTNERS FROM OUR OWN PUBLIC FUNDS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO DOWNSTREAM ENABLE US TO HELP PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS DO MORE TO PROTECT WATER. THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT IS AN APPROVED NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION (NFWF) TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $33,264 Revenue: $60,907

1) WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CONSERVATION PARTNERSDOWNSTREAM PROVIDED WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, HOSTING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR 45 CONSERVATION AND WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS...

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1) WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CONSERVATION PARTNERSDOWNSTREAM PROVIDED WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, HOSTING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR 45 CONSERVATION AND WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS, ENABLING PARTNERS TO SHARE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, ENGAGE COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORT STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES. DURING THE YEAR, FIVE NEW PARTNER WEBSITES WERE LAUNCHED, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR NEWLY FORMING WATERSHED ALLIANCES AND REGIONAL CONSERVATION COALITIONS. DOWNSTREAM ALSO DEVELOPED ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARIES, DATA VISUALIZATION TOOLS FOR PUBLIC WATER QUALITY REPORTING, AND THREE NEW PFAS OUTREACH TOOLS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. COLLECTIVELY, PARTNER WEBSITES SUPPORTED BY DOWNSTREAM RECEIVED MILLIONS OF PAGE VIEWS, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATERSHED AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION.PRIMARY PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION, CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Program 2
Expenses: $51,576 Revenue: $5,513

2) CONSTITUENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & PARTNER CAPACITY-BUILDINGDOWNSTREAM ADDED TWO NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO OUR SUPPORT OF MORE THAN 18 CONSERVATION AND WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION...

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2) CONSTITUENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & PARTNER CAPACITY-BUILDINGDOWNSTREAM ADDED TWO NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO OUR SUPPORT OF MORE THAN 18 CONSERVATION AND WATERSHED ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CONSTITUENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING DATABASE CONFIGURATION, INTEGRATION WITH PARTNER WEBSITES, AND ONGOING TECHNICAL SUPPORT. THESE SYSTEMS STRENGTHENED PARTNERS' ABILITY TO MANAGE DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAM DELIVERY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATERSHED PROTECTION EFFORTS.PRIMARY PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING, FUNDRAISING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CHARITABLE PROGRAMS

Program 3
Expenses: $2,177 Revenue: $11,113

3) COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL MEDIADURING THE FISCAL YEAR, DOWNSTREAM PRODUCED NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO CONTENT FOR CONSERVATION WEST VIRGINIA'S "FIX IT" PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN, FOCUSING ON...

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3) COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL MEDIADURING THE FISCAL YEAR, DOWNSTREAM PRODUCED NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO CONTENT FOR CONSERVATION WEST VIRGINIA'S "FIX IT" PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN, FOCUSING ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, WATERSHED PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IMPACTING COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE. THE VIDEOS WERE DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ENCOURAGE INFORMED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITHOUT SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING ANY POLITICAL CANDIDATE OR PARTY.PRIMARY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $148,035
Program Service Revenue $77,533
Investment Income $2,999
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $228,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $107,520
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $87,017
Other Expenses $76,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $183,843

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $228,567 $145,658 +0.6%
Expenses $183,843 $180,291 +0.0%
Net Income $44,724 $-34,633 -2.3%
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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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$64,350
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE L OHRSTROM II PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM R HOWARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$64,350 $0 $64,350
DAVID GRANT TREASURER/DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WHITESCARVER SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $228,567 $183,843 $113,456 $44,724
2024 $145,658 $180,291 $66,143 $-34,633
2023 $124,910 $168,806 $96,848 $-43,896
2022 $185,023 $131,357 $141,485 $53,666
2021 $99,875 $114,775 $92,849 $-14,900
2020 $197,850 $205,978 $96,688 $-8,128
2019 $157,551 $157,323 $124,123 $228
2018 $197,856 $137,400 $120,079 $60,456
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