DEFENSORES DE LA CUENCA

EIN: 851090314 501(c)(3) Environment

CHEVERLY, MD

Total Revenue
$1,332,831
Total Expenses
$1,042,736
Total Assets
$635,593
Net Assets
$464,352
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ERIC GUERRERO
Phone
2404158821
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEFENSORES DE LA CUENCA, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 172% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $290K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

OUR NAME MEANS WATERSHED DEFENDERS. A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING THE LATINO COMMUNITY CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, SHARED EXPERIENCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED FOR A HEALTHIER MIND, BODY AND SOUL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $417,037

LA ACADEMIA: DDLC CREATES ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO HAVE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE. THESE EVENTS HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE ABOUT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP...

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LA ACADEMIA: DDLC CREATES ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO HAVE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE. THESE EVENTS HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE ABOUT ADULT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP BUILD KNOWLEDGE ON WATERSHED RELATED ISSUES. THIS PROGRAM IS A CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $370,594

OTHER PROGRAMS: OVER THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENGAGE THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, ACROSS THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING A NETWORK OF...

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OTHER PROGRAMS: OVER THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENGAGE THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, ACROSS THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING A NETWORK OF LEADERS WHO ARE TAKING ACTION TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT. WE CREATE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS THAT ARE WELCOMING AND INVITING TO ENSURE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS TO NATURE. WE SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANY BENEFITS OF A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND HOW WE CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT IT. WE INVITE STUDENTS TO EARN THEIR SERVICE HOURS TO HELP MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE AND SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITIES. HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED, HUNDREDS OF TREES PLANTED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,278,649
Program Service Revenue $53,451
Investment Income $731
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,332,831

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $172,956
Salaries & Benefits $538,995
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $787,631
Other Expenses $330,785
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,042,736

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,332,831 $490,276 +1.7%
Expenses $1,042,736 $692,724 +0.5%
Net Income $290,095 $-202,448 -2.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
11
Volunteers
3000

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
6
$125,585
Total Directors
7
$125,585
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABEL OLIVO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$125,585 $0 $125,585
ERIC GUERRERO PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SONIA RANGEL CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MARTINEZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN LAZO BAUTISTA VICE-PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN VIDALES CO-TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHELSEA MERVENNE DIRECTOR 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 $1,332,831 $1,042,736 $635,593 $290,095
2023 $490,276 $692,724 $196,167 $-202,448
2022 $574,568 $227,152 $369,017 $347,416
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