GUNPOWDER RIVERKEEPER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GUNPOWDER RIVERKEEPER INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $264K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

PROTECTION, CONSERVATION & RESTORATION OF THE GUNPOWDER AND BUSH RIVER WATERSHEDS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $50,577

GUNPOWDER RIVERKEEPER STAFF WORKED ON ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS ALONG THE LOWER GUNPOWDER TO DISCUSS THE SOURCES OF SEDIMENT IN THE TIDAL GUNPOWDER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. NAMELY; BOTH FOSTER AND TAYLOR BRANCH ARE EXPERIENCING SEDIMENT AND BACTERIA POLLUTION FROM IMPROPERLY REGULATED UPSTREAM SOURCES. GUNPOWDER RIVERKEEPER UNDERTOOK SIGNIFICANT LEGAL RESEARCH TO ADVOCATE FOR SOLUTIONS TO NONCOMPLIANT UPSTREAM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. IF POLLUTION IS DIMINISHED, RECREATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND AESTHETIC VALUE OF THIS SECTION OF THE LOWER GUNPOWDER RIVER COULD BE RESTORED. 20% OF TOTAL PROJECTS ONGOING.

Program 2

Expenses: $50,577

SPARKS NATURE CENTER: THE ORGANIZATION LEASED THE HISTORIC SPARKS BANK FROM MPS/DNR AND IS RENOVATING IT TO BE USED FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ALONG THE TORREY BROWN TRAIL WHICH SAW 1M...

SPARKS NATURE CENTER: THE ORGANIZATION LEASED THE HISTORIC SPARKS BANK FROM MPS/DNR AND IS RENOVATING IT TO BE USED FOR OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY ALONG THE TORREY BROWN TRAIL WHICH SAW 1M VISITORS IN 2022 AND 2023. 20% OF TOTAL PROJECTS

Program 3

Expenses: $37,932

ABINGDON WOODS PROJECT: RIVERKEEPER APPEALED A CIRCUIT COURT DECISION UPHOLDING THE MDE WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS PERMIT. THE SITE CURRENTLY CONTAINS MANY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES INCLUDING...

ABINGDON WOODS PROJECT: RIVERKEEPER APPEALED A CIRCUIT COURT DECISION UPHOLDING THE MDE WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS PERMIT. THE SITE CURRENTLY CONTAINS MANY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT FORESTED WETLANDS, SPECIMEN TREES AND PART OF A STREAM CATCHMENT DRAINING TO OTTER POINT CREEK A HIGH QUALITY TIER II WATERWAY THAT DRAINS INTO THE VIBRANT BUSH RIVER LARGEMOUTH BASS FISHERY. THIS FORESTED AREA PROVIDES VITAL STORMWATER AND FLOOD CONTROLS TO ADJACENT AND DOWNSTREAM RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THIS WORK IS ONGOING. 15% OF TOTAL PROJECTS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,100

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $22

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,122

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,350

Salaries & Benefits $73,679

Fundraising Expenses $2,400

Program Expenses $252,883

Other Expenses $182,576

TOTAL EXPENSES $263,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$225,122	$298,045	-0.2%
Expenses	$263,895	$306,025	-0.1%
Net Income	$-38,773	$-7,980	+3.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$74,615

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THEAUX LEGARDEUR	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$68,325	$6,290	$74,615
LYNN SWANENBERG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIEL BETHEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAYNE HECKHACKLEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILSON TALIAFERRO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF LEWATOWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J DAN KRAMER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEROME KUSTICH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$225,122	$263,895	$146,871	$-38,773
2022	$298,045	$306,025	$181,317	$-7,980
2021	$121,573	$117,656	$202,071	$3,917
2020	$262,980	$249,511	$199,365	$13,469
2019	$234,701	$236,932	$58,882	$-2,231
2018	$253,886	$211,911	$66,756	$41,975