2026-09-04T11:50:41-04:00 2025-12-31 201416603 BALDWIN CPAS PLLC 1019 MAJESTIC DR STE 370 LEXINGTON KY 405131946 990 2025-01-01 611239766 KENTUCKY WATERWAYS ALLIANCE INC KENT 5025898008 330 NORTH HUBBARDS LANE LOUISVILLE KY 40207 MICHAEL WASHBURN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5025898008 2026-09-04 true DREW ULMER P01718162 8592191040 2026-09-04 2025 MICHAEL WASHBURN 330 NORTH HUBBARDS LANE LOUISVILLE KY 40207 1895411 false X WWW.KWALLIANCE.ORG X 1993 KY TO PROTECT, RESTORE AND CELEBRATE KENTUCKY'S UNIQUE WATERWAYS AND WATERSHEDS. 12 12 10 75 0 1295488 1627517 9700 5087 396345 256877 1844 -1055 1703377 1888426 355641 0 387546 554880 0 21046 5313694 1763703 5701240 2674224 -3997863 -785798 8049789 6745027 750780 231816 7299009 6513211 X TO PROTECT, RESTORE AND CELEBRATE KENTUCKY'S UNIQUE WATERWAYS AND WATERSHEDS. false false 2129576 355641 WATERSHED PROGRAM - RESTORE KWA'S WATERSHED PROGRAM INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON REDUCING NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP. THROUGH ITS SEPTIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, KWA PROVIDES INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, REPLACING FAILING SYSTEMS THAT THREATEN WATER QUALITY IN AREAS SUCH AS THE RED RIVER GORGE. THIS WORK IS FUNDED IN PART THROUGH EPA 319 GRANTS. THE WATERSHED SEED GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO 4,000 IN PROJECT-BASED FUNDING TO SMALL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ADDRESSING NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION ISSUES ACROSS ALL SEVEN OF KENTUCKY'S MAJOR RIVER BASINS. KWA ALSO FACILITATES PEER SUPPORT AND LEARNING THROUGH THE KENTUCKY WATERSHED NETWORK, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER WATERSHED LEADERS STATEWIDE. LOCALLY, THE RED RIVER FESTIVAL COMBINES COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTDOOR RECREATION, STREAM CLEANUPS, AND LIVE MUSIC TO CELEBRATE AND PROTECT THE WATERSHED. THE FESTIVAL IS A KEY RECIPIENT OF RECENT KENTUCKY RIVER AUTHORITY GRANTS. WHILE IT IS DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THIS WORK, THE BENEFITS EXTEND BEYOND DIRECT PARTICIPANTS. FOR EVERY FAMILY THAT RECEIVES A SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION, THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM REDUCED WATER CONTAMINATION. IN FY25, KWA FUNDED SEVEN SEED GRANT PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE, EACH LED BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH DEEP COMMUNITY TIES. THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE RED RIVER FESTIVAL. KWA ALSO PILOTED THE GREEN RIVER ACCESS AND TIRE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT, WHICH ALLOWS USERS STATEWIDE TO SCAN A QR CODE AND MARK THE LOCATION OF WASTE TIRES IN WATERWAYS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE KENTUCKY AQUATIC RESOURCE FUND (KARF), A COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2009 BY KWA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE'S KENTUCKY FIELD OFFICE. MANAGED BY KWA AS THE FUND'S FINANCIAL STEWARD, KARF POOLS RESOURCES FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, SURVEYS, WATERWAY MONITORING, STREAM AND RIPARIAN HABITAT RESTORATION, DAM AND BARRIER REMOVAL, THREATENED SPECIES PROPAGATION AND REINTRODUCTION, VOLUNTARY LAND-PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS, AND MATCHING FUNDS FOR GRANT-DRIVEN CONSERVATION PROJECTS. IN FY25, KARF SUPPORTED TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN KENTUCKY'S WATERWAYS, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF THE PINEVILLE DAM ON THE CUMBERLAND RIVER. 160842 5087 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - CELEBRATE IN 2025, KWA DEEPENED ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ON-THE-GROUND ACTION, PUBLIC STORYTELLING, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS. OUR COMMONWEALTH SWEEP CLEANUP SERIES MOBILIZED OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS IN ALL SEVEN OF KENTUCKY'S MAJOR RIVER BASINS REMINDING KENTUCKIANS THAT CLEAN WATER STARTS WITH LOCAL CARE. THIS ON-THE-GROUND WORK IS AMPLIFIED BY A ROBUST COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY THAT'S ALSO A CORE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: OUR WELL-RECEIVED SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, OUR EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH-PERFORMING E-NEWSLETTER (WITH A 60% OPEN RATE), AND OUR BIANNUAL PRINT MAGAZINE ALL HELP CONNECT, INFORM, AND MOBILIZE KENTUCKIANS AROUND WATER ISSUES. TAKEN TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ALLOW KWA TO REACH THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY YEAR-BUILDING NOT JUST AWARENESS, BUT A GROWING MOVEMENT FOR CLEAN, HEALTHY WATERWAYS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. 141570 WATER POLICY AND ADVOCACY - PROTECT IN 2025, KWA'S WATER POLICY WORK MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES, AND WE'VE CONTINUED TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SHAPING THE BIPARTISAN OHIO RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM, WORKING CLOSELY WITH FELLOW NGOS AND CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS-REP. MORGAN MCGARVEY (D-KY) AND REP. ERIN HOUCHIN (R-IN)-TO ADVANCE A FEDERAL RESTORATION OFFICE AND SECURE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE RIVER'S HEALTH. WE ALSO LED THE ADVOCACY AGAINST SENATE BILL 89-WHICH WOULD HAVE ROLLED BACK PROTECTIONS FOR GROUNDWATER, WETLANDS, AND HEADWATERS- COORDINATING COALITION EFFORTS TO DEFEND KENTUCKIANS' WATER RIGHTS. TOGETHER, THESE ACHIEVEMENTS DEMONSTRATE KWA'S GROWING INFLUENCE IN CRAFTING EFFECTIVE WATER POLICY AT BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS 2431988 true true false true false false true false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true 9 0 10 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false KY X X X MICHAEL WASHBURN 5025898008 330 NORTH HUBBARDS LANE LOUISVILLE KY 40207 MICHAEL WASHBURN EXECUTIVE DI 37.00 X 96050 0 5274 MARTIN HJALM PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CAITLIN JOHNSON VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TRAVIS MURPHY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM WISSING TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALISHA DEATRICK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GORDON GARNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY HARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELISABETH WALTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KUNTESH NAIK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALI SWANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAYNE TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 96050 5274 false false false CJ AQUATIC RESTORATION LLC 2353 CHESTERVILLE RD TUPELO MS 38801 CONSERVATION 524805 RES KENTUCKY LLC 6575 WEST LOOP SOUTH STE 300 BELLAIRE TX 77401 ECOLOGICAL REST 322638 WETLAND STUDIES & SOLUTIONS INC 5300 WELLINGTON BRANCH DRIVE STE 100 GAINESVILLE VA 20155 CONSULTING 307850 3 1190082 437435 5452 1627517 EVENTS 4087 4087 FORR MANAGEMENT FEE 1000 1000 5087 257380 257380 503 -503 -503 -503 4809 6482 -1673 -1673 OTHER MISC REVENUE 618 618 618 1888426 1115 259794 X 355641 355641 96050 74145 18682 3223 388850 300170 75632 13048 7239 4567 2432 240 24726 15601 8307 818 38015 29804 6897 1314 65994 6401 59593 1490087 1470541 19546 587 587 11167 7353 1704 2110 7169 3840 3329 10230 1350 8880 21483 20436 958 89 1088 1088 8209 4460 3749 SUPPLIES 84270 84114 156 GRANTS TO DOMESTIC ORGS 23379 23379 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 16692 8523 8169 MISC 10231 7959 2068 204 13117 13117 2674224 2431988 221190 21046 694950 1072048 7119272 5511002 81414 98094 144605 56223 5983 6004 7913 6539 2462 1374 1103 282 8049789 6745027 749677 226534 5000 1103 282 750780 231816 X 321911 806708 6977098 5706503 7299009 6513211 8049789 6745027 X -785798 X false true X true true true X 326514 5292594 610642 1295488 1627517 9152755 326514 5292594 610642 1295488 1627517 9152755 9152755 318 42590 368217 397713 257380 1066218 6554 4809 11363 10230336 2362376 0.89470 0.90960 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 6,554 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4581 20627 25208 2649829 2675037 283752 70938 283752 283752 425628 25208 25208 70938 70938 106407 4581 4581 SCHEDULE C, PART II-A FIRST YEAR LOBBYING X 3 450.00 1 false true 7913 6539 1374 1374 LEASE LIABILITIES 282 282 X 1889239 -5669 -5669 1894908 -6482 -6482 1888426 2675037 6482 6482 2668555 5669 5669 2674224 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 1, PART II, LINE 9 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS REPRESENT RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE, SUBDIVISION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS RECEIVED OR PURCHASED BEAR NO FUTURE BENEFIT TO KWA AND ARE THEREFORE RECOGNIZED AS PROGRAM EXPENSE IN THE YEAR THEY ARE ACQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X KWA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, KWA QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTON DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT MEET THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT CRITERION OF FASB ASC 740-10 WOULD BE IMMATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TAKEN AS A WHOLE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PROVISION FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AND NO RELATED INTEREST OR PENALTIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES OR ACCRUED IN THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D EVENT EXPENSES -5,669 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B MERCHANDISE EXPENSES -6,482 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D MERCHANDISE EXPENSES 6,482 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B EVENT EXPENSES 5,669 true THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 114 WOODLAND AVE LEXINGTON KY 40502 530242652 501C3 355641 WATERSHED X 1 2500 X 1 2952 false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A WATERSHED PROGRAM - RESTORE KWA'S WATERSHED PROGRAM INCLUDES A BROAD RANGE OF INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON REDUCING NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP. THROUGH ITS SEPTIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, KWA PROVIDES INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, REPLACING FAILING SYSTEMS THAT THREATEN WATER QUALITY IN AREAS SUCH AS THE RED RIVER GORGE. THIS WORK IS FUNDED IN PART THROUGH EPA 319 GRANTS. THE WATERSHED SEED GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES UP TO 4,000 IN PROJECT-BASED FUNDING TO SMALL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ADDRESSING NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION ISSUES ACROSS ALL SEVEN OF KENTUCKY'S MAJOR RIVER BASINS. KWA ALSO FACILITATES PEER SUPPORT AND LEARNING THROUGH THE KENTUCKY WATERSHED NETWORK, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER WATERSHED LEADERS STATEWIDE. LOCALLY, THE RED RIVER FESTIVAL COMBINES COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTDOOR RECREATION, STREAM CLEANUPS, AND LIVE MUSIC TO CELEBRATE AND PROTECT THE WATERSHED. THE FESTIVAL IS A KEY RECIPIENT OF RECENT KENTUCKY RIVER AUTHORITY GRANTS. WHILE IT IS DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THIS WORK, THE BENEFITS EXTEND BEYOND DIRECT PARTICIPANTS. FOR EVERY FAMILY THAT RECEIVES A SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION, THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND DOWNSTREAM COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM REDUCED WATER CONTAMINATION. IN FY25, KWA FUNDED SEVEN SEED GRANT PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE, EACH LED BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH DEEP COMMUNITY TIES. THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THE RED RIVER FESTIVAL. KWA ALSO PILOTED THE GREEN RIVER ACCESS AND TIRE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT, WHICH ALLOWS USERS STATEWIDE TO SCAN A QR CODE AND MARK THE LOCATION OF WASTE TIRES IN WATERWAYS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE KENTUCKY AQUATIC RESOURCE FUND (KARF), A COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED IN 2009 BY KWA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE'S KENTUCKY FIELD OFFICE. MANAGED BY KWA AS THE FUND'S FINANCIAL STEWARD, KARF POOLS RESOURCES FROM MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, SURVEYS, WATERWAY MONITORING, STREAM AND RIPARIAN HABITAT RESTORATION, DAM AND BARRIER REMOVAL, THREATENED SPECIES PROPAGATION AND REINTRODUCTION, VOLUNTARY LAND-PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS, AND MATCHING FUNDS FOR GRANT-DRIVEN CONSERVATION PROJECTS. IN FY25, KARF SUPPORTED TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN KENTUCKY'S WATERWAYS, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF THE PINEVILLE DAM ON THE CUMBERLAND RIVER. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - CELEBRATE IN 2025, KWA DEEPENED ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ON-THE-GROUND ACTION, PUBLIC STORYTELLING, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS. OUR COMMONWEALTH SWEEP CLEANUP SERIES MOBILIZED OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS IN ALL SEVEN OF KENTUCKY'S MAJOR RIVER BASINS REMINDING KENTUCKIANS THAT CLEAN WATER STARTS WITH LOCAL CARE. THIS ON-THE-GROUND WORK IS AMPLIFIED BY A ROBUST COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY THAT'S ALSO A CORE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: OUR WELL-RECEIVED SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, OUR EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH-PERFORMING E-NEWSLETTER (WITH A 60% OPEN RATE), AND OUR BIANNUAL PRINT MAGAZINE ALL HELP CONNECT, INFORM, AND MOBILIZE KENTUCKIANS AROUND WATER ISSUES. TAKEN TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ALLOW KWA TO REACH THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY YEAR-BUILDING NOT JUST AWARENESS, BUT A GROWING MOVEMENT FOR CLEAN, HEALTHY WATERWAYS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C WATER POLICY AND ADVOCACY - PROTECT IN 2025, KWA'S WATER POLICY WORK MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES, AND WE'VE CONTINUED TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SHAPING THE BIPARTISAN OHIO RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM, WORKING CLOSELY WITH FELLOW NGOS AND CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS-REP. MORGAN MCGARVEY (D-KY) AND REP. ERIN HOUCHIN (R-IN)-TO ADVANCE A FEDERAL RESTORATION OFFICE AND SECURE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE RIVER'S HEALTH. WE ALSO LED THE ADVOCACY AGAINST SENATE BILL 89-WHICH WOULD HAVE ROLLED BACK PROTECTIONS FOR GROUNDWATER, WETLANDS, AND HEADWATERS- COORDINATING COALITION EFFORTS TO DEFEND KENTUCKIANS' WATER RIGHTS. TOGETHER, THESE ACHIEVEMENTS DEMONSTRATE KWA'S GROWING INFLUENCE IN CRAFTING EFFECTIVE WATER POLICY AT BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 WE REMOVED THE REQUIREMENT OF HAVING A BOARD MEMEBER FROM EACH OF KENTUCKY'S SEVEN MAJOR RIVER BASINS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C 1. TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND/OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2. TO ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSING WITH THE BOARD OR STAFF ANY ISSUE INVOLVED IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF, TO GIVE INFORMATION ON THE ISSUE. 3. TO ABSENT HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR STAFF DISCUSSION ON ANY SUCH PROJECT OR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD, OR COMMITTEE TO GIVE INFORMATION ON THE ISSUE. 4. TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING OR DIRECTING STAFF RESOURCES ON ANY SUCH ISSUE. 5. IF SO REQUESTED BY THE BOARD, TO RESIGN FROM THE BOARD DUE TO THE NATURE AND MAGNITUDE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 6. IF SO REQUESTED BY THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AN EMPLOYEE WILL ACCEPT REASSIGNMENT OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES AND REFRAIN FROM DIRECTING WORK CONCERNING THE CONFLICT, EXCEPT FOR THAT ASSIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ENFORCEMENT: FAILURE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OR DISMISSAL FROM EMPLOYMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPLETED A SALARY LANDSCAPE SURVEY OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE BY-LAWS AND OUR STRATEGIC PLAN ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICES 1,468,442 0 0 PAYROLL SERVICES 281 2,621 0 MARKETING CONSULTANT 344 3,206 0 IT CONSULTANT 1,430 13,313 0 PHOTOGRAPHERS 44 406 0 TOTAL 1,470,541 19,546 0 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 EVENT EXPENSES -5,669 MERCHANDISE EXPENSES 6,482 MERCHANDISE EXPENSES -6,482 EVENT EXPENSES 5,669 FIRST YEAR LOBBYING