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← BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,760,737
Total expenses
$1,950,688
Contributions and grants received
$1,681,342
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$28,027
Other revenue
$51,368
Total assets, end of year
$1,878,301
Total liabilities, end of year
$188,464
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,689,837
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,251,052
Management and general expenses
$414,151
Fundraising expenses
$285,485
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,251,052

Program services were 64.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $55,838

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $576,776

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,048,728

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $21,063 · excluded $21,063

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $730,181

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $723,217

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $6,964

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $6,964 · excluded $6,964

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $41,969

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $55,838

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $41,969

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $51,368 · excluded $51,368

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $51,368

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $92,811 · program services $49,430 · management and general $41,881 · fundraising $1,500

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $930,541 · program services $675,003 · management and general $105,015 · fundraising $150,523

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $12,464 · program services $8,831 · management and general $1,673 · fundraising $1,960

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $126,702 · program services $89,768 · management and general $17,008 · fundraising $19,926

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $82,634 · program services $58,546 · management and general $11,093 · fundraising $12,995

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $106,215 · management and general $106,215

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $61,245 · fundraising $61,245

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $286,476 · program services $188,427 · management and general $92,331 · fundraising $5,718

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $134,877 · program services $117,872 · management and general $12,043 · fundraising $4,962

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $7,469 · management and general $4,097 · fundraising $3,372

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,416 · management and general $1,416

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $16,640 · program services $300 · management and general $16,340

  • 24a · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

    total $72,606 · program services $62,875 · management and general $5,039 · fundraising $4,692

  • 24b · Other expenses: EVENT EXPENSE

    total $18,592 · fundraising $18,592

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $79,107 · end of year $74,776

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,018,075 · end of year $846,876

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $913,114 · end of year $942,784

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $6,532 · end of year $8,591

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $8,165

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,891

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $4,521 · end of year $5,274

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $168,926 · end of year $169,420

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $5,436 · end of year $19,044

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $931,859 · end of year $853,315

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $915,128 · end of year $836,522

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE SERVES AS A COORDINATED VOICE FOR THE RIVER AND WORKS IN HARMONIOUS PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT, IMPROVE, AND RESTORE THE BRONX RIVER CORRIDOR AND GREENWAY.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE SERVES AS A COORDINATED VOICE FOR THE RIVER AND WORKS IN HARMONIOUS PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT, IMPROVE, AND RESTORE THE BRONX RIVER CORRIDOR AND GREENWAY FOR THE COMMUNITIES THROUGH WHICH IT FLOWS.

  • ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION:IN 2023, THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM HOSTED 4 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSERVATION CREW APPRENTICES, WHO RECEIVED HANDS-ON TRAINING IN URBAN FORESTRY AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SKILLS. THE CREW PLANTED OVER 1,650 TREES AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS, REMOVED 33,430 SQUARE FEET OF INVASIVE WEEDS THAT WERE AN OBSTACLE TO FOREST RESTORATION, AND CLEANED AND MAINTAINED THE BRONX RIVER FOR NAVIGATION, INCLUDING REMOVING LARGE DEBRIS SUCH AS FALLEN TREE LIMBS, BICYCLES, AND RENTAL SCOOTERS. THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM ALSO OVERSAW THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN.

    Expenses $501,025

  • FOODWAY: WORKING WITH AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, IN 2023 THE FOODWAY PROGRAM ACTIVATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE AROUND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL PRACTICES, HEALTHY FOOD PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION, HERBAL REMEDIES, INTEGRATING NATURE INTO ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. THE FOODWAY TEAM, AN ALLIANCE ADVISORY BODY MADE UP OF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, GUIDES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN THE FOODWAY AND SETS PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES.

    Expenses $402,311

  • EDUCATION PROGRAM: IN 2023, THEEDUCATION PROGRAM TRANSITIONED THE EELS (ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP FOR STUDENTS) INTERNSHIP FROM ITS PILOT PHASE TO A FULLY FUNCTIONING WAY TO ENGAGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE-CREDIT-BEARING ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIPS. IN 2023 TWO COHORTS OF 15 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE EELS INTERNSHIP. THE EELS PRESENTED THEIR FINAL RESEARCH PROJECTS AT A POSTER BOARD SYMPOSIUM AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, AND STUDENTS GAINED PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH THEIR RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE, SHARING THEIR PROJECTS WITH OVER 700 PEERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY.

    Expenses $191,552

  • OUTREACH PROGRAM: IN 2023, ALMOST 1,500 VOLUNTEERS STEWARDED PARKS AND RIVER BANKS ALONG THE BRONX RIVER. THEY PROVIDED SUPPORT TO TEND GARDENS WITHIN THE PARKS, MAINTAINED GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FEATURES, COLLECTED AND ANALYZED 1,635 BAGS OF TRASH ON LAND AND ON RIVER, CONDUCTED WATER QUALITY MONITORING, HELPED PLANT MORE THAN 1,650 NATIVE TREES AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS, AND HELPED THE BRONX RIVER CONSERVATION CREW REMOVE 33,430 SQUARE FEET OF INVASIVE WEEDS THAT WERE AN OBSTACLE TO FOREST RESTORATION. VOLUNTEER STEWARDS LEARN ABOUT URBAN ECOLOGY AND FORESTRY, AND GAIN SKILLS THROUGH HANDS-ON PROJECTS. THEY WERE EDUCATED AND ENERGIZED TO ADVOCATE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL AREAS, GREEN SPACES, AND PARKS IN THE BRONX. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM ALSO ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED NUMEROUS PUBLIC EVENTS, INCLUDING THE RIVER HOUSE OPEN HOUSE, CITY OF WATER DAY, AND THE BRONX RIVER ASSEMBLY.

    Expenses $156,164

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Nilka Martell

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • Carolyn McLaughlin

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • Ethan Strell

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • Jonathan Rook

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • Raji Kalra

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Justin Mashia

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nicole Perino

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joan Byron

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marit Larson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Shuffler

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Rafael Barbosa

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Maarten De Kadt

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elizabeth Figueroa

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Vivian Vazuez Irizarry

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elena Conte

    INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR

    Total calculated
    $92,811
    From this org
    $92,811
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    35

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
12 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202443179349305124

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