Liabilities / Assets
44th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.17x
Liabilities / Revenue
42nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
79th percentile
Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.9% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
83rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
54th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$19,586,632
Up $4,609,386 (+31%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$16,317,784
Up $3,525,755 (+28%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$3,268,848
Up $1,083,631 (+50%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$15,010,145
Up $606,209 (+4.2%) from 2019
Expenses
Up$11,484,390
Up $670,266 (+6.2%) from 2019
Net Income
Down$3,525,755
Down $64,057 (-1.8%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Oct 27, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $15,010,145
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The water foundation and our partners advance lasting solutions to secure safe water for people, restore and sustain freshwater ecosystems, and build climate resilience.
Secure safe water for people, restore and sustain freshwater ecosystems, build climate resilience.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $9,897,261 | $16,438,101 | ▲ $6,540,840 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $4,225,987 | $2,111,961 | ▼ $2,114,026 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $432,254 | $489,201 | ▲ $56,947 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $315,055 | $246,477 | ▼ $68,578 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $60,689 | $73,892 | ▲ $13,203 |
| Accounts Receivable | $3,000 | $0 | ▼ $3,000 |
| Total Assets | $14,977,246 | $19,586,632 | ▲ $4,609,386 |
| Other Assets Total | $43,000 | $227,000 | ▲ $184,000 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Grants Payable | $1,539,400 | $2,516,429 | ▲ $977,029 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $580,499 | $685,587 | ▲ $105,088 |
| Deferred Revenue | $65,318 | $66,832 | ▲ $1,514 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,185,217 | $3,268,848 | ▲ $1,083,631 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $6,688,042 | $10,493,877 | ▲ $3,805,835 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $6,103,987 | $5,823,907 | ▼ $280,080 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $12,792,029 | $16,317,784 | ▲ $3,525,755 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $14,977,246 | $19,586,632 | ▲ $4,609,386 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $146,913 | $122,949 | $269,862 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $84,661 | $91,479 | $176,140 |
| Other Land Buildings | $14,903 | $18,307 | $33,210 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Harvey Turner | Chief Executive Officer | FT | $253,992 | $32,533 | $286,525 |
| Jennifer Sokolove | Director of Programs and Strategy | FT | $169,125 | $40,045 | $209,170 |
| Nicole Verhoff | Director of Strategic Partnerships | FT | $170,819 | $31,450 | $202,269 |
| Lizette Leclerc | Director of Finance and Operations | FT | $183,026 | $18,873 | $201,899 |
| Andrew Fahlund | Senior Program Officer | FT | $165,306 | $22,602 | $187,908 |
| Juliet Christian-smith | Senior Program Officer | FT | $137,908 | $27,289 | $165,197 |
| Alexandra Paxton | Program Officer | FT | $136,180 | $22,504 | $158,684 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jim Lochhead | Chairman, President |
| Celeste Cantu | Vice Chair |
| David Beckman | Director |
| Michael Connor | Director |
| Susan Bell | Director |
| Laurie Dachs | Secretary |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Communications INC | Communications Consulting | 1932 1ST AVE SUITE 507, Seattle, WA 98101 | $598,534 |
| Environment And Water INC | Technical Consulting | 2001 JUNIPERO SERRA BLVD SUITE 300, Daly City, CA 94014 | $194,047 |
| Trattenprice Consulting | Strategy Consulting | 5429 MADISON AVE, Sacramento, CA 95841 | $120,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $14,821,000
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $29,317
- Other Revenue
- $159,828
- All Other Contributions
- $14,821,000
- Change in Net Assets
- $3,525,755
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- Yes
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works of Art | 1 | $190,000 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $190,000 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $14,857,886
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $152,259
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $0
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $152,259
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $14,857,886
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $15,010,145
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $5,979,573 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,765,449 |
| Other Expenses | $2,739,368 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $5,979,573 | - | - | $5,979,573 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,313,324 | $469,993 | - | $1,783,317 |
| Fees for Services Other | $1,620,883 | $109,309 | - | $1,730,192 |
| Occupancy | $422,743 | $181,418 | - | $604,161 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $359,700 | $128,724 | - | $488,424 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $272,347 | $97,464 | - | $369,811 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $91,244 | $32,653 | - | $123,897 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $66,786 | $21,765 | - | $88,551 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $55,725 | $24,348 | - | $80,073 |
| Office Expenses | $35,340 | $15,499 | - | $50,839 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $34,434 | $12,520 | - | $46,954 |
| Information Technology | $25,792 | $10,963 | - | $36,755 |
| Fees for Services Lobbying | $20,750 | - | - | $20,750 |
| Travel | $16,852 | $2,888 | - | $19,740 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $16,032 | $742 | - | $16,774 |
| Insurance | $4,211 | $1,741 | - | $5,952 |
| Other Expenses | $1,162 | $139 | - | $139 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $10,362,782 | $1,121,608 | $0 | $11,484,390 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $11,484,390 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $11,484,390 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $11,332,131 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $-152,259 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Water Data Consortium | Sacramento, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $550,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $250,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $220,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $220,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $200,500 |
| Community Water Center | Visalia, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $200,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $180,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $175,000 |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability | Fresno, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $170,000 |
| Policylink | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $165,000 |
| California Trout Inc | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| River Partners | Chico, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| The Freshwater Trust | Portland, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $150,000 |
| Pacific Institute | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $135,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $125,000 |
| Amigos Bravos | Taos, NM | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| California League of Conservation Voters | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Community Water Center Action Fund | Visalia, CA | 501(c)(4) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Nature for All | Monterey Park, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Self-help Enterprises | Visalia, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Tides Advocacy | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(4) | Water Access and Conservation | $100,000 |
| Ag Innovations | Sebastopol, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $92,177 |
| East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice | Commerce, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $85,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $80,000 |
| Comite Civico Del Valle Inc | Brawley, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $75,000 |
| Alianza Coachella Valley | Coachella, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $65,000 |
| Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission | Portland, OR | Critfc | Water Access and Conservation | $65,000 |
| River Network | Boulder, CO | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $65,000 |
| Deep South Center for Environmental Justice | New Orleans, LA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $58,571 |
| Local Government Commission | Sacramento, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $53,000 |
| Community Alliance With Family Farmers | Davis, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Waterkeeper | Santa Monica, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Nw Energy Coalition | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Treepeople Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Tuolumne River Trust | Modesto, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $50,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance | Albuquerque, NM | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $40,000 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $40,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $40,000 |
| US Water Alliance | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $40,000 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $35,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $35,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| Progressnow New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | 501(c)(4) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| The Commonwealth Club of California | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| The Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project | La Cruces, NM | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $30,000 |
| Policy Impact | Sacramento, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $29,594 |
| Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians | Portland, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Hood River, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Community Repower Movement | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Conservation Voters for Idaho | Boise, ID | 501(c)(4) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Council for Watershed Health | Pasadena, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Maderachowchilla Resource Conservation District | Chowchilla, CA | Dwr | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association | Oregon City, OR | 501(c)(6) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Special Service for Groups Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | Berkeley, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Ucla Luskin Center for Innovation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Washington Conservation Voters | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(4) | Water Access and Conservation | $25,000 |
| Anthropocene Alliance | Micanopy, FL | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $20,000 |
| New Mexico Acequia Association | Santa Fe, NM | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $20,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $20,000 |
| Western Environmental Law Center | Eugene, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $20,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $18,571 |
| Pacoima Beautiful | Pacoima, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $18,571 |
| Regents of the University of California | Davis, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $15,873 |
| Greater Hells Canyon Council | La Grande, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Portland, OR | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $15,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Washington, DC | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $10,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $10,000 |
| Community Hiking Club | Santa Clarita, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $8,571 |
| Los Angeles Conservation Corps Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $8,571 |
| River in Action | Long Beach, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $8,571 |
| Blue Earth Alliance | Seattle, WA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $7,000 |
| Communities for a Better Environment | Huntington Park, CA | 501(c)(3) | Water Access and Conservation | $5,000 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- Yes
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The audit committee reviewed and approved the water foundation's annual tax returns before submission to the irs. Any significant findings are discussed with the full board. The full board received a copy of the completed form 990 before filing.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“1. Annual distribution of the policy and disclosures is furnished annually to all incumbent and incoming directors and officers. Each director and officer shall annually sign a statement that affirms that he or she has received a copy of the policy; has read and understands the policy; and has agreed to comply with this policy. Each year each director and officer shall file a statement with the board of directors that lists: (1) any outside employment or consulting work that could constitute a conflict; and (2) any board membership or affiliation with other organizations that could constitute a conflict. Each director and officer must also list his or her investments in any corporation, partnership, trust or fund in which he or she, together with members of his or her family, has directly or indirectly a greater than 35% ownership interest, regardless of whether such investments could constitute a conflict. 2. Disclosure of all conflicts and potential conflict including all material facts concerning any situation that might be viewed as a conflict shall be disclosed to the board of directors by the director or officer concerned. 3. Procedures necessary to approve any conflict. No director of officer may be present for a vote by the board of directors on any decision or action by water foundation for which the board of directors has determined that the director of office has a financial or non-financial conflict of interest. 4. Additional procedures necessary to approve a conflict involving a material financial interest. The board of directors shall not approve any transaction to which the water foundation would be a party and in which the board of directors has determined that a director or officer of wf has a conflict of interest involving a material financial interest unless and until the board of directors has specifically and in good faith determined after reasonable investigation that: (a) the board is aware of all material facts concerning the transaction and the director or officer's interest in the transaction; (b) wf is entering into the transaction for its own benefit; (c) the transaction is fair and reasonable as to wf and (d) wf could not have obtained a more advantageous arrangement with reasonable effort under the circumstances.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“The salary or other compensation of the ceo [and chief financial officer] of the corporation and the manner and time of the payment thereof shall be fixed and determined by the board of directors. The board of directors shall review the compensation packages, including all benefits, of the ceo [and chief financial officer] of the corporation, and shall approve such compensation only after determining that the compensation is just and reasonable. This review and approval shall occur when each such officer is hired, when the term of employment of such officer is renewed or extended, and when the compensation of such office is modified, unless the modification applies to substantially all of the employees of this corporation. Directors, officers, and members of committees shall not be entitled to compensation for their services as such, although the board of directors may authorize, by resolution, the advance or reimbursement to a director of reasonable and actual expenses incurred as a director, such as for attending meetings of the board and board committees.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Any audited financial statements obtained by this corporation shall be made available for inspection by the attorney general and the general public within nine months after the close of the fiscal year to which the statements relate, and shall remain available for three years (1) by making them available at this corporation's principal, regional, and district offices during regular business hours and (2) either by mailing a copy to any person who so requests in person or in writing or by posting them on this corporation's website.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Water Foundation
- EIN
- 37-1833985
- Phone
- 9164143310
- Address
- 555 CAPITOL MALL NO 1155, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Signing Officer
- Name
- Lizette Leclerc
- Title
- Director of Finance & Ops
- Phone
- 9164143310
- Signed
- 2021-10-27
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Allison Harvey Turner
- Formed
- 2016
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 6
Preparer
- Firm
- Hood & Strong Llp
- Address
- 275 BATTERY STREET STE 900, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
- Preparer
- Maga E Kisriev
- Phone
- 4157810793
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Professional services and contract fees: program service expenses 1,620,883. Management and general expenses 109,309. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,730,192.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART III, LINE 4:
“The artwork is of lakes, rivers and wildlife.”
PART X, LINE 2:
“The foundation is exempt from income taxes under internal revenue code (irc) section 501(c)(3) and state income tax under section 23701 of the california revenue and taxation code. However, the foundation is required to file federal and state information returns. The foundation follows the guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes according to financial accounting standards board (fasb) accounting standards codification (asc) topic 740. As of december 31, 2020, management evaluated the foundation's tax positions and concluded that the foundation had maintained its tax-exempt status and had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements.”
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
“Rental revenue netted against expenses on audited financial statements 152,259.”
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
“Rental revenue netted against expenses on audited financial statements -152,259.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | TRANSITIONING STRATEGIES: IN 2020, WATER FOUNDATION GRANTS ALSO HELPED LAUNCH THE CALIFORNIA WATER DATA CONSORTIUM AND ESTABLISH AN EMERGING FEDERAL POLICY PROGRAM THAT BUILDS THE POLITICAL WILL FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN CLEAN DRINKING WATER, WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND ESSENTIAL WATERSHEDS RESTORATION. |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED ON JANUARY 26, 2016, MAKING ITS FIRST TAX YEAR A SHORT YEAR. |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A. PUBLIC SUPPORT, COLUMN (A) |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 14201584 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 9157600 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 20884589 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 59064773 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 181576 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 197721 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 79768 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 26785 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 485850 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 81991 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 23839349 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 35225424 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 14821000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 14201584 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 9157600 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 20884589 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 59064773 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 59550623 |
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| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearAmt | 0 | 59672 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt | 0 | 48318 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt | 0 | 35983 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt | 0 | 55210 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 199183 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearAmt | 0 | 181055 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt | 0 | 172677 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt | 0 | 181945 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt | 0 | 148166 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 683843 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearAmt | 0 | 724220 |
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Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $19,586,632
- Liabilities
- $3,268,848
- Net assets
- $16,317,784
- Revenue
- $15,010,145
- Expenses
- $11,484,390
- Net income
- $3,525,755