Civic Intelligence

Waterkeepers Chesapeake Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-4381850

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 14, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.WATERKEEPERSCHESAPEAKE.ORG
PO Box 11075Takoma Park, MD 20913

(202) 423-0504

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.5%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

44th percentile

-0.3%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$463,094

Down $1,228 (-0.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$446,421

Up $34,075 (+8.3%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$16,673

Down $35,303 (-68%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$453,998

Up $52,029 (+13%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$420,003

Up $57,915 (+16%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$33,995

Down $5,886 (-15%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $1Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $372,465Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $372,4652014Assets 2015: $464,322Liabilities 2015: $51,976Net Assets 2015: $412,3462015Assets 2016: $463,094Liabilities 2016: $16,673Net Assets 2016: $446,4212016Assets 2017: $690,342Liabilities 2017: $124,005Net Assets 2017: $566,3372017Assets 2018: $759,293Liabilities 2018: $85,215Net Assets 2018: $674,0782018Assets 2019: $1,873,923Liabilities 2019: $10,933Net Assets 2019: $1,862,9902019Assets 2020: $1,536,224Liabilities 2020: $22,040Net Assets 2020: $1,514,1842020Assets 2021: $1,179,540Liabilities 2021: $4,912Net Assets 2021: $1,174,6282021Assets 2022: $807,755Liabilities 2022: $10,681Net Assets 2022: $797,0742022Assets 2023: $509,754Liabilities 2023: $4,968Net Assets 2023: $504,7862023Assets 2024: $272,476Liabilities 2024: $10,942Net Assets 2024: $261,5342024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$463,094
Liabilities$16,673
Net Assets$446,421
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2012: $0Expenses 2012: $0Net Income 2012: $02012Revenue 2013: $0Expenses 2013: $0Net Income 2013: $02013Revenue 2014: $372,571Expenses 2014: $106Net Income 2014: $372,4652014Revenue 2015: $401,969Expenses 2015: $362,088Net Income 2015: $39,8812015Revenue 2016: $453,998Expenses 2016: $420,003Net Income 2016: $33,9952016Revenue 2017: $610,234Expenses 2017: $490,318Net Income 2017: $119,9162017Revenue 2018: $675,506Expenses 2018: $567,765Net Income 2018: $107,7412018Revenue 2019: $1,766,138Expenses 2019: $658,613Net Income 2019: $1,107,5252019Revenue 2020: $460,410Expenses 2020: $809,216Net Income 2020: -$348,8062020Revenue 2021: $524,754Expenses 2021: $864,310Net Income 2021: -$339,5562021Revenue 2022: $478,320Expenses 2022: $855,874Net Income 2022: -$377,5542022Revenue 2023: $309,053Expenses 2023: $601,341Net Income 2023: -$292,2882023Revenue 2024: $437,762Expenses 2024: $681,014Net Income 2024: -$243,2522024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$453,998
Expenses$420,003
Net Income$33,995
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$453,998
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A coalition of independent programs working to make the waters of the chesapeake and coastal bays swimmable and fishable. Waterkeepers chesapeake amplifies the voices of each waterkeeper and mobilizes these organizations to fight pollution and champion clean water.

A coalition of independent programs working to protect the waters of the chesapeake and coastal bays. Waterkeepers chesapeake inc. Amplifies the voices of each waterkeeper and mobilizes these organizations to fight pollution and champion clean water.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$440,241$455,708▲ $15,467
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,949$5,705▼ $16,244
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,212$1,681▼ $531
Total Assets$464,402$463,094▼ $1,308
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$45,879$8,855▼ $37,024
Other Liabilities$6,097$7,818▲ $1,721
Total Liabilities$51,976$16,673▼ $35,303
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$214,292$265,947▲ $51,655
Unrestricted Net Assets$198,134$180,474▼ $17,660
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$412,426$446,421▲ $33,995
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$464,402$463,094▼ $1,308

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,681$984$2,665
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael HelfrichChairman
Adam Van GrackBoard Member
Dean NaujoksBoard Member
Jamie BrunkowBoard Member
Jeff HortsmanBoard Member
Robert GallagherBoard Member
Theaux Le GardeurBoard Member
Kathy PhillipsSecretary
Robin BroderTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$453,880
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$118
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$447,380
Change in Net Assets
$33,995

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$453,998
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$453,998
Total Revenue per Form 990
$453,998
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$245,520
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$174,483
Total Fundraising Expense$25,042
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$123,630$12,047$21,573$157,250
Advertising$21,310--$21,310
Travel$14,291-$73$14,364
Payroll Taxes$9,980$972$1,741$12,693
Fees for Services Lobbying$12,000--$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,484-$11,484
Occupancy$5,543$540$967$7,050
Office Expenses$5,288$432-$5,720
Other Expenses$4,932$126-$4,932
Other Employee Benefits$3,569$348$623$4,540
All Other Expenses$1,621$1,542$65$3,228
Insurance-$2,118-$2,118
Depreciation Depletion-$532-$532
Total Functional Expenses$364,820$30,141$25,042$420,003

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$420,003
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$420,003
Total Expenses per Form 990$420,003
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Wages$7,396
Payroll Tax Liability$422
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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

“12c - waterkeepers chesapeake's conflict of interest policy requires an annual affirmation of compliance and disclosure statement for each board member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by and outside cpa firm. Copies of the 990 draft are reviewed by the executive director and treasurer. The 990 draft is also presented to the board providing an opportunity to ask questions or address issues before the final forms are filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Waterkeepers chesapeake's conflict of interest policy requires an annual affirmation of compliance and disclosure statement for each board member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Executive director's salary and benefits are reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are available upon request and the organization can be contacted by mail, phone, or through their website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Waterkeepers Chesapeake Inc
EIN
45-4381850
Phone
2024230504
Address
PO BOX 11075, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20913

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Nicholas
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2024230504
Signed
2017-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Nicholas
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Annapolis Accounting Services Inc
Address
2014 RENARD CT STE H, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-6764
Preparer
Chris Battista CPA
Phone
4105730410
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“A coalition of independent programs working to protect the waters of the chesapeake and coastal bays. Waterkeepers chesapeake inc. Amplifies the voices of each waterkeeper and mobilizes these organizations to fight pollution and champion clean water.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“A coalition of independent programs working to make the waters of the chesapeake bay cleaner.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$463,094
Liabilities
$16,673
Net assets
$446,421
Revenue
$453,998
Expenses
$420,003
Net income
$33,995
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.01$0.26$0.44$0.68$0.24
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.50$0.31$0.60$0.29
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.01$0.80$0.48$0.86$0.38
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.17$0.52$0.86$0.34
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.54$0.02$1.51$0.46$0.81$0.35
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.87$0.01$1.86$1.77$0.66$1.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.09$0.67$0.68$0.57$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.12$0.57$0.61$0.49$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.02$0.45$0.45$0.42$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.05$0.41$0.40$0.36$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.37$0.00$0.37
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00