Civic Intelligence

The River Project

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 95-4858263

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Nov 15, 2019

Organization Profilewww.theriverproject.org

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12215 Ventura Blvd 111Studio City, CA 91604

(818) 980-9660

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.47x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

29th percentile

-5.9%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$66,960

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-62%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

68%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$74,092

Down $121,455 (-62%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

-$34,721

Down $23,301 (-204%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$108,813

Down $98,154 (-47%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Up

$398,164

Up $161,205 (+68%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$421,465

Up $136,815 (+48%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$23,301

Up $24,390 (+51%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2012: $56,706Liabilities 2012: $38,367Net Assets 2012: $18,3392012Assets 2013: $102,969Liabilities 2013: $85,123Net Assets 2013: $17,8462013Assets 2014: $43,673Liabilities 2014: $92,669Net Assets 2014: -$48,9962014Assets 2015: $64,094Liabilities 2015: $115,038Net Assets 2015: -$50,9442015Assets 2016: $101,936Liabilities 2016: $132,671Net Assets 2016: -$30,7352016Assets 2017: $320,036Liabilities 2017: $269,175Net Assets 2017: $50,8612017Assets 2018: $195,547Liabilities 2018: $206,967Net Assets 2018: -$11,4202018Assets 2019: $74,092Liabilities 2019: $108,813Net Assets 2019: -$34,7212019Assets 2020: $151,512Liabilities 2020: $359,764Net Assets 2020: -$208,2522020Assets 2021: $277,423Liabilities 2021: $405,515Net Assets 2021: -$128,0922021Assets 2022: $59,614Liabilities 2022: $224,422Net Assets 2022: -$164,8082022Assets 2023: $44,380Liabilities 2023: $62,319Net Assets 2023: -$17,9392023Assets 2024: $44,611Liabilities 2024: $60,579Net Assets 2024: -$15,9682024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$74,092
Liabilities$108,813
Net Assets-$34,721
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $122,338Expenses 2012: $119,000Net Income 2012: $3,3382012Expenses 2013: $334,3372013Revenue 2014: $404,205Expenses 2014: $471,047Net Income 2014: -$66,8422014Revenue 2015: $189,182Expenses 2015: $160,901Net Income 2015: $28,2812015Revenue 2016: $116,783Expenses 2016: $96,574Net Income 2016: $20,2092016Revenue 2017: $227,679Expenses 2017: $146,083Net Income 2017: $81,5962017Revenue 2018: $236,959Expenses 2018: $284,650Net Income 2018: -$47,6912018Revenue 2019: $398,164Expenses 2019: $421,465Net Income 2019: -$23,3012019Revenue 2020: $271,761Expenses 2020: $445,292Net Income 2020: -$173,5312020Revenue 2021: $487,012Expenses 2021: $406,852Net Income 2021: $80,1602021Revenue 2022: $186,711Expenses 2022: $223,427Net Income 2022: -$36,7162022Revenue 2023: $220,622Expenses 2023: $73,753Net Income 2023: $146,8692023Revenue 2024: $96,528Expenses 2024: $94,557Net Income 2024: $1,9712024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$398,164
Expenses$421,465
Net Income-$23,301
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$398,164
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To realize a regenerative, equitable, just, and climate-resilient Los Angeles through radical curiosity, evidence-based watershed planning, and positive action. Through our work we provide local government and communities with the tools to safely adapt to rapidly changing conditions and co-create a climate-resilient future.

To encourage responsible management of our watershed lands and revitalization of our rivers for the social, economic, and environmental benefit of our communities. Through outreach, advocacy, scientific research, hands-on educational programs, and multi-beneficial projects, we provide communities with the tools to reclaim their riverfront lands and build a climate-resilient future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$183,247$45,632▼ $137,615
Accounts Receivable-$21,000-
Loans From Officers Directors-$12,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,600$3,610▼ $990
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$195,547$74,092▼ $121,455
Other Assets Total$7,700$3,850▼ $3,850
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$179,994$79,563▼ $100,431
Other Liabilities$5,595$11,790▲ $6,195
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,378$5,460▼ $15,918
Total Liabilities$206,967$108,813▼ $98,154
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-11,420$-34,721▼ $23,301
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-11,420$-34,721▼ $23,301
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$195,547$74,092▼ $121,455

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,610$7,201$10,811
Other Assets Org$3,850--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Melanie WinterPresidentPT$66,960$66,960

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David BrunkVice President
Celeste MoyeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$398,164
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,615
Change in Net Assets
$-23,301
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$286,479
Other Expenses$134,986
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$153,913$26,020-$179,933
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$58,230$8,730-$66,960
Occupancy$38,425$19,431-$57,856
Payroll Taxes$18,379$3,010-$21,389
Fees for Services Other$18,931$206-$19,137
Other Employee Benefits$10,033$1,643-$11,676
Information Technology$1,237$9,175-$10,412
Insurance$1,412$7,464-$8,876
Pension Plan Contributions$5,603$918-$6,521
Travel$880$4,091-$4,971
Office Expenses-$2,731-$2,731
Other Expenses$917$133-$1,050
Depreciation Depletion-$990-$990
All Other Expenses$30$907-$937
Advertising-$607-$607
Conferences and Meetings-$503-$503
Total Functional Expenses$333,058$88,407$0$421,465
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$12,000-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$10,634
401K Payable$773
Payroll Liabilities$383
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is reviewed by the President before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing docs, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The River Project
EIN
95-4858263
Phone
8189809660
Address
12215 Ventura Blvd 111, Studio City, CA 91604

Signing Officer

Name
Melanie Winter
Title
Director
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
8
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Celeste W Moye CPA
Address
255 Karen Way, Tiburon, CA 94920
Preparer
Celeste W Moye CPA
Phone
4156720559
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Water LA Parkway Basin Project: Partnering with the County of Los Angeles to site, design, and implement 30 Parkway Basins in the disadvantaged and climate-vulnerable communities of Florence-Firestone, Los Nietos, and Basset. The River Project held a series of hands-on workshops with participants, collaborated with participants on plant selections, completed installation of 29 basins, developed a monitoring protocol, and initiated community stewardship. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Upper Los Angeles River Tributaries Plan: Assisting the Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority with community education and engagement to support the development of a plan for projects in disadvantaged neighborhoods along tributary corridors in the upper watershed.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing docs, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$74,092
Liabilities
$108,813
Net assets
-$34,721
Revenue
$398,164
Expenses
$421,465
Net income
-$23,301
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.61$0.16$0.97$0.95$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.62$0.18$2.21$0.74$1.47
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$2.24$1.65$1.87$2.23$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$4.06$1.28$4.87$4.07$0.80
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$3.60$2.08$2.72$4.45$1.74
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$1.09$0.35$3.98$4.21$0.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$2.07$0.11$2.37$2.85$0.48
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$2.69$0.51$2.28$1.46$0.82
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$1.33$0.31$1.17$0.97$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$1.15$0.51$1.89$1.61$0.28
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.93$0.49$4.04$4.71$0.67
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.85$0.18$3.34
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.38$0.18$1.22$1.19$0.03