THE LIVING RIVER RESTORATION TRUST

EIN: 731688340 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Norfolk, VA

Total Revenue
$377,908
Total Expenses
$480,677
Total Assets
$2,810,159
Net Assets
$2,804,883
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Mary Ann Saunders
Phone
7575004579
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE LIVING RIVER RESTORATION TRUST, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $378K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $481K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

The Trust works to restore the environmental quality of the Elizabeth River by removing legacy contaminants and conserving the river and its tributaries for future beneficial uses and resiliency. It also conserves land in the coastal Virginia region for health and well-being, habitat and open space.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $363,073 Revenue: $0

Restoring waterways by removing pollutants and mitigating their impacts on the Elizabeth River and its tributaries. Specific work done during the year ending September 30, 2025, included:(a)...

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Restoring waterways by removing pollutants and mitigating their impacts on the Elizabeth River and its tributaries. Specific work done during the year ending September 30, 2025, included:(a) long-term monitoring of improvements made to Paradise Creek and (b) approved permitting and construction of oyster reef at Lambert's Point.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,677 Revenue: $188,295

Conservation - Conservation activities include acquisition of easement adjoining waterways in the Hampton Roads watershed in Virginia Beach along West Neck Creek. Activities also include inspection...

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Conservation - Conservation activities include acquisition of easement adjoining waterways in the Hampton Roads watershed in Virginia Beach along West Neck Creek. Activities also include inspection and maintenance of held easements.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $61,230
Program Service Revenue $188,295
Investment Income $102,612
Other Revenue $25,771
TOTAL REVENUE $377,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $94,731
Fundraising Expenses $16,034
Program Expenses $393,750
Other Expenses $385,946
TOTAL EXPENSES $480,677

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $377,908 $311,836 +0.2%
Expenses $480,677 $284,254 +0.7%
Net Income $-102,769 $27,582 -4.7%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
28

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
5
$80,000
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$80,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Helen W Kuhns Executive Director 40
Officer Key Emp
$80,000 $0 $80,000
Jody Wagner Trustee 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph J Thomas Trustee 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Saunders Chairperson 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward Wolcott Jr Vice Chair 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steven Jenkins Treasurer 7.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Cool Secretary 7.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary-Carson Saunders Stiff Trustee 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Audrey Cotnior Trustee, Chair of Restoration Committee 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren C Rose Trustee 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher A Pocta Trustee 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myles Pocta Trustee 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Schaffer Trustee 7.5
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 $377,908 $480,677 $2,810,159 $-102,769
2024 $311,836 $284,254 $2,819,390 $27,582
2023 $179,340 $331,137 $2,551,938 $-151,797
2022 $304,855 $2,866,160 $3,240,888 $-2,561,305
2021 $301,151 $915,948 $5,847,476 $-614,797
2020 $5,964,936 $696,921 $6,230,765 $5,268,015
2019 $237,182 $84,540 $1,002,296 $152,642
2018 $813,598 $268,283 $4,393,655 $545,315
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