RIVER PARTNERS

EIN: 943302335 501(c)(3) Environment

CHICO, CA

Total Revenue
$28,122,383
Total Expenses
$11,913,484
Total Assets
$27,184,037
Net Assets
$20,420,513
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JULIE RENTNER
Phone
5308945401
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

RIVER PARTNERS, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $28.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 120% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $16.2M, a strong 58% operating margin.

Mission

CREATING WILDLIFE HABITAT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,564,677
Program Service Revenue $5,519,345
Investment Income $38,361
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $28,122,383

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,900
Salaries & Benefits $5,637,747
Fundraising Expenses $194,163
Program Expenses $9,588,713
Other Expenses $6,245,837
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,913,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $28,122,383 $12,811,171 +1.2%
Expenses $11,913,484 $13,620,208 -0.1%
Net Income $16,208,899 $-809,037 -21.0%
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
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
53
Volunteers
N/A

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
$279,581
Total Directors
12
$180,132
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM LANDO CHAIR PERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE RENTNER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$174,509 $5,623 $180,132
DAVE KOEHLER BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY JACOBS BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAYLEE AYERS BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH GROSSMAN BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KIMMELSHUE BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DAVIES BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BORGES BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE TREVINO BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN HERTEL BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONROE SPRAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONA DAGY SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$84,562 $14,887 $99,449
ARON STERN CFO 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK REYNOLDS NATIVE SEED PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$152,891 $20,359 $173,250
JOHN CAIN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION 40.00
Highest
$131,354 $22,013 $153,367
ALEX KAROYLI DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION 40.00
Highest
$128,672 $18,876 $147,548
ERIN HAGEN DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE 40.00
Highest
$127,913 $22,181 $150,094
CLAUD SHEPPARD SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESTORATION 40.00
Highest
$123,584 $5,073 $128,657
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $28,122,383 $11,913,484 $27,184,037 $16,208,899
2022 $12,811,171 $13,620,208 $23,799,713 $-809,037
2021 $15,926,609 $14,670,856 $23,560,844 $1,255,753
2020 $17,210,695 $16,714,550 $21,499,230 $496,145
2019 $13,653,200 $13,816,701 $21,414,623 $-163,501
2018 $9,337,112 $8,848,887 $22,583,202 $488,225
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