OSWEGO LAKE WATERSHED COUNCIL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Thomas C Bland

Phone

5038608665

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OSWEGO LAKE WATERSHED COUNCIL, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $212K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To foster stewardship, education, participation and financial support for the conservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of the Oswego Lake Watershed.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $139,824 Revenue: $80,021

The organization conducted habitat restoration and land stewardship activities at 35 sites encompassing 220 acres. Activities included invasive species removal, planting and seeding of native...

The organization conducted habitat restoration and land stewardship activities at 35 sites encompassing 220 acres. Activities included invasive species removal, planting and seeding of native vegetation, and ongoing site maintenance to improve ecosystem health and water quality. These efforts supported the restoration of urban and riparian habitats and increased native plant diversity. Volunteer participation was integral to implementation across all sites. This program generated $80,021 in revenue and incurred $139,824 in expenses, representing 72% of total program expenses.

Program 2

Expenses: $51,808 Revenue: $74,562

The organization also provided place-based environmental education programs aligned with grade-level curriculum, with a focus on watershed health and natural resource stewardship. 850 youth were...

The organization also provided place-based environmental education programs aligned with grade-level curriculum, with a focus on watershed health and natural resource stewardship. 850 youth were served through these activities. Programming included outdoor, field-based learning experiences for 2nd and 5th grade students; engagement of middle and high school students through habitat restoration projects, including Oregon white oak ecosystem work, school-based green teams, and on-campus volunteer activities; and operation of school greenhouse and garden programs to support native plant propagation, outdoor learning, and development of environmental job skills. In addition, the organization hosted 10 public educational events on topics including urban forest management and forest health. This program generated $74,562 in revenue and incurred $51,808 in expenses, representing 28% of total program expenses.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,869

Program Service Revenue $7,030

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $211,899

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $185,273

Fundraising Expenses $6,548

Program Expenses $191,632

Other Expenses $29,933

TOTAL EXPENSES $215,206

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$211,899	$154,827	+0.4%
Expenses	$215,206	$167,730	+0.3%
Net Income	$-3,307	$-12,903	-0.7%

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

450

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thomas C Bland	President, Director	8	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Wagner	Co-Vice President, Director	8	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Billy Afghan	Co-Vice President, Director	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Deanne Knipple	Secretary, Director	4	Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Susan Yesilada	Treasurer, Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Buck	Director	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabriel Winfrey	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Gutierrez	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Justin Cooley	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kaleb Simpson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lexi Ye	Youth Representative, Director	1	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	$211,899	$215,206	$12,291	$-3,307