CAWACO RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

EIN: 631027283 501(c)(3) Environment

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$3,128,438
Total Expenses
$2,511,823
Total Assets
$2,467,975
Net Assets
$2,217,386
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
SHEILA BAKER
Phone
2056230457
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CAWACO RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $617K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, IMPROVE LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND PROVIDE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,235,453 Revenue: $1,254,901

AARCDC GRANT PROGRAM: CAWACO RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE ALA ASSOC OF RC&DS TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO SMALL TOWNS AND NONPROFITS THAT WOULD LIKELY NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FROM MAJOR FUNDERS OR...

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AARCDC GRANT PROGRAM: CAWACO RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE ALA ASSOC OF RC&DS TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO SMALL TOWNS AND NONPROFITS THAT WOULD LIKELY NOT RECEIVE FUNDING FROM MAJOR FUNDERS OR AGENCIES. THESE FUNDS CHAMPION PROJECTS LED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, SCHOOLS, AND MUNICIPALITIES. IN 2025, PROJECTS FUNDED INCLUDED PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT, SCHOOL EQUIPMENT, COMMUNITY MURALS, SUMMER CAMPS, FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY GARDENS.

Program 2
Expenses: $584,538 Revenue: $865,087

STRATEGIC HABITAT PROGRAM: CAWACO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE ALABAMA RIVERS & STREAMS NETWORK. THE NETWORK IS A GROUP OF STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, UTILITIES, PRIVATE...

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STRATEGIC HABITAT PROGRAM: CAWACO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE ALABAMA RIVERS & STREAMS NETWORK. THE NETWORK IS A GROUP OF STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, UTILITIES, PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESTORATION AND RECOVERY OF IMPERILED AQUATIC SPECIES THROUGH COLLABORATION USING SCIENCE-BASED METHODS. THE PRIMARY ACTION OF THIS GROUP IS TO COORDINATE FIELD WORK AND STUDIES AND IMPLEMENT ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE HABITAT.

Program 3
Expenses: $473,705 Revenue: $517,846

COOL GREEN TREES: (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH AND UNIV OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM) CREATED A MAP THAT IDENTIFIES AND PRIORITIZES AREAS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY (COOL GREEN TREES...

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COOL GREEN TREES: (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH AND UNIV OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM) CREATED A MAP THAT IDENTIFIES AND PRIORITIZES AREAS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY (COOL GREEN TREES MAP) WHERE PRESENT AND FUTURE EXTREME HEAT WILL MOST AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH. TREES ARE STRATEGICALLY PLANTED IN PRIORITY AREAS USING THIS DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH. THE PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPT OF HEALTH, US FOREST SERVICE, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. TO DATE, 1,249 TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED IN 5 NEIGHBORHOODS WITH OVER 400 VOLUNTEERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,762,689
Program Service Revenue $324,121
Investment Income $30,819
Other Revenue $10,809
TOTAL REVENUE $3,128,438

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $856,318
Salaries & Benefits $521,594
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,293,696
Other Expenses $1,133,911
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,511,823

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,128,438 $2,543,459 +0.2%
Expenses $2,511,823 $2,209,924 +0.1%
Net Income $616,615 $333,535 +0.8%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
6
Volunteers
30

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
4
$71,123
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERESA COIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHASE MOORE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDY CLECKLY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVIA SINGLETON TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK WILLIAMS CO CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN WATTS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN MORRIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSLAN WILSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA BAKER CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY BROWN-SHORT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KENNEDY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH PIKE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLIE JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$71,123 $0 $71,123
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 $3,128,438 $2,511,823 $2,467,975 $616,615
2024 $2,543,459 $2,209,924 $2,185,680 $333,535
2023 $2,951,638 $2,798,870 $1,431,810 $152,768
2022 $1,415,355 $1,232,858 $1,523,272 $182,497
2021 $1,402,009 $1,304,980 $1,068,956 $97,029
2020 $836,124 $733,426 $887,437 $102,698
2019 $793,219 $751,239 $825,890 $41,980
2018 $447,707 $407,393 $726,360 $40,314
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