Civic Intelligence

Braided River

EIN 74-3237319 • 501(c)3 • Seattle, WA

Profile

Braided River is committed to inspiring support for critical conservation efforts. We combine the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, multimedia presentations, and museum exhibits that change perspectives and engage audiences beyond the traditional environmental core. By developing partnerships with like-minded organizations and building broader public support, we inspire action that results in on-the-ground victories for wilderness preservation.

1001 SW Klickitat Way Ste 201Seattle, WA 98134

www.braidedriver.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-5.8%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-4.8%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$522,153

Down $26,274 (-4.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$15,740

Up $214 (+1.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$506,413

Down $26,488 (-5.0%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$457,260

Down $692,263 (-60%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$483,748

Down $610,261 (-56%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$26,488

Down $82,002 (-148%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $117,950Liabilities 2011: $194Net Assets 2011: $117,7562011Assets 2012: $73,851Liabilities 2012: $194Net Assets 2012: $73,6572012Assets 2013: $112,611Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $112,6112013Assets 2014: $51,693Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $51,6932014Assets 2015: $59,539Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $305,093Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $305,0932016Assets 2017: $172,298Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $172,2982017Assets 2018: $615,033Liabilities 2018: $600,000Net Assets 2018: $15,0332018Assets 2019: $654,007Liabilities 2019: $600,000Net Assets 2019: $54,0072019Assets 2020: $866,136Liabilities 2020: $800,000Net Assets 2020: $66,1362020Assets 2021: $880,695Liabilities 2021: $800,000Net Assets 2021: $80,6952021Assets 2022: $1,311,786Liabilities 2022: $834,399Net Assets 2022: $477,3872022Assets 2023: $548,427Liabilities 2023: $15,526Net Assets 2023: $532,9012023Assets 2024: $522,153Liabilities 2024: $15,740Net Assets 2024: $506,4132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$522,153
Liabilities$15,740
Net Assets$506,413

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $236,639Expenses 2011: $173,441Net Income 2011: $63,1982011Revenue 2012: $236,193Expenses 2012: $280,292Net Income 2012: -$44,0992012Expenses 2013: $216,4142013Revenue 2014: $300,855Expenses 2014: $361,773Net Income 2014: -$60,9182014Revenue 2015: $159,300Expenses 2015: $184,658Net Income 2015: -$25,3582015Revenue 2016: $664,243Expenses 2016: $418,689Net Income 2016: $245,5542016Revenue 2017: $616,225Expenses 2017: $749,020Net Income 2017: -$132,7952017Revenue 2018: $92,827Expenses 2018: $250,092Net Income 2018: -$157,2652018Revenue 2019: $237,415Expenses 2019: $198,440Net Income 2019: $38,9752019Revenue 2020: $236,938Expenses 2020: $224,809Net Income 2020: $12,1292020Revenue 2021: $274,649Expenses 2021: $260,090Net Income 2021: $14,5592021Revenue 2022: $709,804Expenses 2022: $313,112Net Income 2022: $396,6922022Revenue 2023: $1,149,523Expenses 2023: $1,094,009Net Income 2023: $55,5142023Revenue 2024: $457,260Expenses 2024: $483,748Net Income 2024: -$26,4882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$457,260
Expenses$483,748
Net Income-$26,488

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.02$0.51$0.46$0.48$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.02$0.53$1.15$1.09$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.31$0.83$0.48$0.71$0.31$0.40
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.80$0.08$0.27$0.26$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.80$0.07$0.24$0.22$0.01
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.60$0.05$0.24$0.20$0.04
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.62$0.60$0.02$0.09$0.25$0.16
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.62$0.75$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.66$0.42$0.25
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.16$0.18$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.30$0.36$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.22
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.24$0.28$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.24$0.17$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
Signed
Aug 13, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$457,260
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Braided River is committed to inspiring support for critical conservation efforts. We combine the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, multimedia presentations, and museum exhibits that change perspectives and engage audiences beyond the traditional environmental core. By developing partnerships with like-minded organizations and building broader public support, we inspire action that results in on-the-ground victories for wilderness preservation.

We inspire people to protect wild places through images and stories that change perspectives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$336,469$379,585▲ $43,116
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$211,333$141,943▼ $69,390
Accounts Receivable$625$625→ $0
Total Assets$548,427$522,153▼ $26,274
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,526$15,740▲ $214
Total Liabilities$15,526$15,740▲ $214
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$341,613$359,751▲ $18,138
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$191,288$146,662▼ $44,626
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$532,901$506,413▼ $26,488
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$548,427$522,153▼ $26,274
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Helen CherulloExecutive DirectorFT$134,701$134,701

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joey MansonPresident
Ardi KvevenMember
Joann MillsMember
Joseph BogaardMember
Rob SmithMember
Erika LundahlMember (until 09/2024)
Colin LingleSecretary
Gabe AeschlimanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$292,085
Program Service Revenue
$158,656
Investment Income
$3,519
Other Revenue
$3,000
All Other Contributions
$290,085
Change in Net Assets
$-26,488
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$483,748
Total Fundraising Expense$7,779
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$198,596$45,557-$244,153
Other Expenses$6,555$7,340$6,706$20,601
Travel$13,487$3,861$178$17,526
Fees for Services Legal-$15,310-$15,310
Occupancy-$9,771-$9,771
Office Expenses$2,760$1,027$507$4,294
Conferences and Meetings$1,607$1,272$115$2,994
Information Technology$656$2,136-$2,792
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,650-$2,650
Advertising$350$1,151-$1,501
Fees for Services Other-$1,364-$1,364
Total Functional Expenses$382,426$93,543$7,779$483,748
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
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

Braided river has no employees. The organization uses a related party, the mountaineers, for administrative services.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to submission with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

If the board of directors has reasonable cause to believe that a covered person has failed to comply with the policy, the board may counsel the covered person regarding such failure and, if the issue is not resolved, may consider additional corrective action as appropriate.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Braided River
EIN
74-3237319
Phone
2064060417
Address
1001 SW KLICKITAT WAY STE 201, SEATTLE, WA 98134

Signing Officer

Name
Helen Cherullo
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2064060417
Signed
2025-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Helen Cherullo
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Vine Dahlen Pllc
Address
3500 188TH STREET SW STE 322, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037
Preparer
Lori L Scott CPA
Phone
4257716055
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0AMERICA'S ARCTIC - BRAIDED RIVER IS A MEDIA PARTNER ALONGSIDE A COALITION OF NATIONAL CONSERVATION AND INDIGENOUS NONPROFITS SUPPORTING SCIENCE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION AROUND THE ALASKAN ARCTIC. IN PARTICULAR, THE WESTERN ARCTIC AND THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE HAVE BEEN A SPECIAL FOCUS. THROUGH MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, LEGISLATIVE ACTION, AND SUPPORT FOR GROUP TRIPS TO AMERICA'S ARCTIC, BRAIDED RIVER HAS BEEN SPREADING EDUCATION ABOUT PROTECTING THE ARCTIC. BRAIDED RIVER ADDITIONALLY WORKED CLOSELY WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER FLORIAN SCHULTZON FIELD WORK SURROUNDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM OF SOME OF THE MOST REMOTE PLACES OF THE ARCTIC. WE ARE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE IMPACT CAMPAIGN FOR AN EDUCATIONAL GIANT SCREEN FILM CALLED THE ARCTIC: OUR LAST GREAT WILDERNESS. THE FILM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO DATE AT MORE THAN 20 THEATERS AT MAJOR SCIENCE CENTERS, FOR MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING SEVERAL THOUSAND SCHOOL GROUPS, AND EDUCATORS. WE HAVE ALSO SUPPORTED FILM AND STORYTELLING EFFORTS DIGITALLY, ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB PLATFORM CALLED PROTECT THE ARCTIC, WHICH HAS MORE THAN 58,000 FOLLOWERS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0COLUMBIA RIVER - THIS BOOK AND VISUAL STORYTELLING CAMPAIGN RELEASED ON MAY 22ND OF 2024 HAS BEEN EDUCATING ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL AND COMPLICATED COLUMBIA RIVER SYSTEM AND ITS EXPANSIVE WATERSHED FROM SEA TO SOURCE. TO DATE, THE PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID MOSKOWITZ AND THE AUTHOR EILEEN DELEHANTY PEARKES HAVE PRESENTED TO 11 IN PERSON EVENTS AS PART OF THE BIG RIVER EVENT SERIES REACHING A TOTAL OF 450 PEOPLE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE LARGEST IN PERSON SPEAKING EVENT WAS 115-PERSON AUDIENCE AT THE OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 350 PDX, COLUMBIA RIVERKEEPER, AND SAVE OUR WILD SALMON. THE TRANSNATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN A GREAT SUCCESS, REACHING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND WESTERN CANADA MARKETS IN PRINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA. BIG RIVER IS A FOREWARDS INDIES FINALIST FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0OTHER PROGRAMS - (1) IN 2024, BRAIDED RIVER SUPPORTED THE WE ARE PUGET SOUND TRAVELING MUSEUM TRAVELING EVENTS, WHICH WERE VIEWED BY MORE THAN 40,000 PEOPLE COLLECTIVELY. (2) BOOK DEVELOPMENT OF WOODPECKER: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF NORTH AMERICAN WOODPECKERS - A PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK AND CAMPAIGN ON ALL 41 SPECIES OF WOODPECKERS IN NORTH AMERICA. THE BOOKS FIELDWORK, EDITORIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LAYOUT WERE COMPLETED IN 2024, WITH A PUBLICATION DATE OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BRAIDED RIVER HAS NO EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION USES A RELATED PARTY, THE MOUNTAINEERS, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A COVERED PERSON HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, THE BOARD MAY COUNSEL THE COVERED PERSON REGARDING SUCH FAILURE AND, IF THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED, MAY CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CORRECTIVE ACTION AS APPROPRIATE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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