2025-11-14T05:44:52-08:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 581867958 RiverLink Inc RIVE 8282528474 170 Lyman St Asheville NC 28801 Lisa Raleigh Executive Director 8282528474 2025-11-13 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lisa Raleigh 170 Lyman St Asheville NC 28801 1647065 false X riverlink.org X 1989 NC RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed for all. 14 14 10 390 0 0 1482592 1287714 34800 30240 -68191 204111 765 125000 1449966 1647065 44531 172727 0 463308 515958 0 154269 709784 479292 1217623 1167977 232343 479088 8388605 8941347 161110 81917 8227495 8859430 RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed for all. false false 845625 172727 30240 Land Conservation: In 2024, our region was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Despite the devastation from the storm, our Land Program completed the annual monitoring of our 24 conservation easements and our 9 fee-simple properties, assessing damage and changes post-Helene. All of our protected properties fared very well in the storm aside from one property we own along the Swannanoa River in East Asheville which experienced significant loss of vegetation. The three fee-simple properties we manage as public parks (or future public parks) handled the flooding extremely well and sustained little to no damage. Karen Cragnolin Park was repaired and back online in a matter of weeks following the storm, future Gateway Park was successfully cleared of debris, and Pearson Park sustained no damage. In addition, we have continued to improve our volunteer program by refining our Public Volunteer Events and creating Sponsored Volunteer Events. These sponsored events cater to larger groups looking for meaningful, team-building activities that give back to the community. Water Quality: In 2024, we completed a high-profile public service campaign titled Reduce Rain Runoff, aimed at raising awareness about the harmful impacts of stormwater runoff on our regions waterways. The campaign was featured across a wide range of platforms, including regional newspapers and magazines, online news outlets, social media, podcasts, and blogs. In total, it garnered over 61 million views and was highlighted in 53 unique media pieces. Our Reduce Roof Runoff project provided Buncombe County residents with tools to manage stormwater runoff on their properties. The project prioritized low-income residents living near impaired streams. Despite delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, we successfully distributed 133 rain barrels and installed two rain gardens. These installations help capture roof runoff, allowing water to soak into the ground and be naturally filtered on-site. Education: In 2024 our education programs continued to provide free and accessible opportunities for students throughout WNC to connect with their environment. Our in-school programming brought aquatic ecology lessons to 33 different schools, engaging a total of 3,455 students. We also ran 5 weeks of summer camp where we explored the watershed with 60 campers, 20% of which were provided with a full scholarship. . After expanding into the afterschool realm in 2023, these programs continued to grow during 2024. In total, we worked with 28 out-of-school organizational partners to provide a mix of long term repeated programs and shorter one-off partnerships for those who couldnt commit to multiple weeks of activities. We connected with 1,233 students through our out-of-school programs during the school year and over the summer. 845625 true true false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 10 true false false false false false false true 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X X Outfitters4 Inc 8889299499 717 Coliseum Dr NW Winston Salem NC 27106 Lisa Raleigh Executive Director 40.00 X 74152 0 13291 Ken Brame Chair 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Hardy Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Michael Treasurer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jenny Ostendorf Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Roy Harris Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Gullum Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Feingold Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Linda Giltz Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Antanette Mosley Board Member 1.50 X 0 0 0 Lisa Newman-Wise Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Woody Orris Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Phillips Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Roderick Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Templeton Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 74152 0 13291 false false false 1615 111917 1174182 55980 1287714 Contract Revenue 115310 10700 0 0 RiverCamp 611710 18740 0 0 Workshops 115310 800 0 0 30240 125834 0 125834 61910 16367 0 0 61910 16367 78277 0 0 78277 1615 Legal Settlement 900099 125000 125000 0 0 125000 1647065 155240 0 204111 172727 172727 87443 52466 13116 21861 357356 227359 53603 76394 9327 6282 713 2332 28982 21198 706 7078 32850 20695 4928 7227 15420 0 15420 0 25095 0 25095 0 233644 212890 20754 0 1676 630 334 712 20477 6711 8180 5586 5703 1170 252 4281 48283 31305 6864 10114 10075 7959 2116 0 4007 2144 759 1104 28412 15911 4546 7955 15229 8101 5158 1970 AmeriCorps Members 39636 39636 0 0 Program Supplies 11082 11082 0 0 Dues and Subscriptions 5682 4530 100 1052 Employee Training 3117 2309 787 21 11754 520 4652 6582 1167977 845625 168083 154269 940900 1467695 173363 0 40998 13627 37778 177518 166671 13132 11496 3399987 50138 3361032 3349849 2453178 2637104 1228484 1257127 8388605 8941347 81943 53593 79167 28324 161110 81917 X 7409837 7981024 817658 878406 8227495 8859430 8388605 8941347 479088 152847 X false true X true false X 0 526197 809569 1063012 1482592 1287714 5169084 0 0 526197 809569 1063012 1482592 1287714 5169084 189863 4979221 67880 46169 66432 100052 125834 406367 0 0 2078 135 765 2978 5578429 158209 0.89260 0.87110 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Gross Inventory Sales 2022: 135. Description: Miscellaneous 2020: 0. 2021: 2078. 2023: 765. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X 24 139.20 0 0 1 true 146.00 3981 true 1149317 0 118876 28803 10587 1228803 1037964 15733 130808 25250 9938 1149317 1056464 141970 -127519 23490 9461 1037964 51494 1000000 7455 2010 475 1056464 44983 3000 5819 1910 398 51494 0.96200 0.03800 true false 0 3058530 3058530 31442 23444 7998 310015 26694 283321 3349849 Endowment Held with the Community Foundation of WNC 1228803 Right of Use Asset 28324 1257127 Operating Lease Liability 28324 28324 X 1774818 152848 152848 1621970 25095 25095 1647065 1142882 1142882 25095 25095 1167977 Pt X, Line 2 RiverLink is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2024 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt II, Line 5 RiverLink has Stewardship Monitoring and Stewardship Enforcement policies that are consistent with, and/or devived from, the Land Trust Standards and Practices established by the Land Trust Alliance, the national organization dedicated to setting best practices for land trusts. Pt II, Line 9 The endowment is being held with the hope that in the future it can be built to a size that would provide supplemental income for operations. Pt V, Line 4 Conservation easements purchased are expensed. Conservation easements received by donation are not recognized in the financial statements. true Town of Woodfin 90 Elk Mountain Rd Asheville NC 28804 111111111 Govt 172727 Woodfin Greenway 1 X 4 55195 Market Value 3 785 Fair market value false true false Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants and reviewed by management and the Treasurer. The return is then presented to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c Every board member and staff person signs a conflict of interest and confidentiality agreement annually. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the board and abstains from discussion and voting on the issue, and leaves the room while the full board is discussing the issue. Pt VI, Line 15a In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves a budget line for aggregate salary expense. Thereafter, individual salaries and salary increases for employees are determined by the Executive Director. The Board of Directors sets the Executive Director salary after a performance review and a check of comparable salary information for nonprofit organizations with similar budgets. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request and the Form 990 is available on RiverLinks website for public viewing. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and audited financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contract Services 227574. 209185. 18389. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other professional Services 6070. 3705. 2365.