2026-09-12T11:32:29-05:00 2025-12-31 334358135 SAX ADVISORS LLC 1040 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS-16TH FL NEW YORK NY 10018 990 2025-01-01 753001587 BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC BRON 7184304665 1490 SHERIDAN BOULEVARD BRONX NY 10459 NILKA MARTELL CHAIR 7184304665 2026-09-12 1 MARQUS WHITE P00053187 2126857000 2026-09-03 2025 NILKA MARTELL 1490 SHERIDAN BOULEVARD BRONX NY 10459 3101821 0 X WWW.BRONXRIVER.ORG X 2001 NY THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE PURSUES ITS GOALS THROUGH SIX INTERCONNECTED PROGRAM AREAS: EDUCATION, ECOLOGY, GREENWAY, RECREATION, FOODWAY, AND OUTREACH. THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF A FISHABLE, SWIMMABLE RIVER AND RESILIENT WATERSHED. 11 11 22 1429 0 0 1876169 2988351 0 0 62029 16005 42811 66128 1981009 3070484 40866 54854 0 0 1536960 1432508 0 0 342963 583496 637566 2161322 2124928 -180313 945556 1658852 2617642 166068 172662 1492784 2444980 X THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE SERVES AS A COORDINATED VOICE FOR THE RIVER AND WORKS IN HARMONIOUS PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT, IMPROVE AND RESTORE THE BRONX RIVER CORRIDOR SO THAT IT CAN BE A HEALTHY ECOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITIES THROUGH WHICH THE RIVER FLOWS. 0 0 388259 2000 8194 THE ALLIANCE'S OUTREACH DEPARTMENT HOSTED FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS FEATURING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH UNIQUE NATURE. OVER 1,200 PEOPLE PADDLED ON NYC'S ONLY FRESHWATER RIVER AS PART OF OUR FREE, LOW-COST, AND CHARTERED PADDLES. FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER, WE HOSTED WEEKLY GARDENING AND TRASH PICKUP EVENTS AND HELD MANY LARGER EVENTS INCLUDING EVENTS ON EARTH DAY, CITY OF WATER DAY, AND MORE - TOTALING OVER 4,700 PARTICIPANTS. 273653 IN 2025, THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM HOSTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOUR CONSERVATION CREW APPRENTICES, WHO RECEIVED HANDS-ON TRAINING IN URBAN FORESTRY AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SKILLS. THE CREW ALONG WITH VOLUNTEERS PLANTED MORE THAN 2,300 NATIVE TREES AND PLANTS, REMOVED CHOKING, INVASIVE VEGETATION, AND MAINTAINED NAVIGABILITY OF THE BRONX RIVER, INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF 17 TONS OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. 196091 4152 IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTINUED THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP FOR STUDENTS (EELS) INTERNSHIP THAT ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE-CREDIT BEARING STEM INTERNSHIPS FOCUSED ON THE BRONX RIVER. EELS CONDUCT HANDS-ON PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS WHILE BEING MENTORED BY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS STEM FIELDS. WE ALSO CONTINUED BOBCATS (BUILDING ON BETTER CAREERS AND TRAININGS), AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PARTNER FANNIE LOU HAMER HIGH SCHOOL. IN 2025, WE ENABLED 200+ EDUCATORS & 1,200+ STUDENTS TO USE THE BRONX RIVER AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. 563922 52854 33353 IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE WORKED TO KEEP THE RIVER CLEAN, REDUCE POLLUTION, RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITATS, CREATING AND ACTIVATING MANY WATERFRONT PARKS AND GREENWAY CONNECTIONS. WE LED OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TRIPS WITH CHILDREN, DRAWING THOUSANDS OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE BY WALKING, PADDLING, CYCLING, AND GARDENING. THE BRONX RIVER FOODWAY - NYC'S ONLY EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL FORAGING GARDEN IN A PUBLIC PARK - WAS HIGHLIGHTED BY A DEDICATED COORDINATOR AND RESIDENT ARTIST WHO SHARED NATURAL REMEDIES, FORAGING TECHNIQUES, AND THE MANY BENEFITS OF THE PLANTS GROWN.THE FOODWAY PROGRAM AND TEAM ACTIVATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE AROUND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL PRACTICES, HEALTHY FOOD PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION, HERBAL REMEDIES, INTEGRATING NATURE INTO ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. THE FOODWAY TEAM, AN ALLIANCE ADVISORY BODY MADE UP OF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, GUIDES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN THE FOODWAY AND SETS PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES. IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE COORDINATED WITH PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE BRONX RIVER INTERMUNICIPAL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN, A 10 YEAR PLAN THAT GUIDES PRIORITY RESTORATION PROJECTS ALONG THE RIVER.THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM CONTINUED STAFF AND VOLUNTEER WATER QUALITY MONITORING EFFORTS TESTING FOR BACTERIA IN THE RIVER, FINDING THAT DESPITE DROUGHT CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF THE YEAR BACTERIA WAS STILL HIGHER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS. 563922 52854 33353 1421925 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 53 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X VICTORIA SAMMARTINO 7185424124 1490 SHERIDAN BLVD BRONX NY 10459 NILKA MARTELL CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROLYN MCLAUGHLIN VICE CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 VIVIAN VAZUEZ IRIZARRY VICE CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 ETHAN STRELL SECRETARY 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN ROOK TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 JOAN BYRON BOARD & GOVERNANCE COMMITT 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAARTEN DE KADT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RAJI KALRA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN MASHIA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DARIELLA RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID SHUFFLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SIDDHARTHA SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 130190 0 32432 130190 0 32432 1 0 1 0 LYDIA SIERRA CONSULTING LLC 237 MILTON ROAD WARWICK RI 02888 GRANT WRITING 105782 1 60747 676256 2251348 2988351 16005 16005 31337 60747 31337 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 36531 26564 9967 CANOE TRIP FEES 900099 19135 19135 MEMBERSHIP INCOME 900099 10462 10462 66128 3070484 45699 0 36434 X 40604 40604 14250 14250 162621 54207 54972 53442 955921 777340 127501 51080 16911 16242 669 214873 170263 32533 12077 82182 61373 13928 6881 483587 179417 112575 191595 65814 38951 9199 17664 1633 1228 261 144 21212 14402 5120 1690 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 58909 53648 3282 1979 EVENT EXPENSE 6411 6411 2124928 1421925 360040 342963 427577 651344 480422 1003009 743408 958629 3804 2652 8165 6157 3641 2008 1658852 2617642 161068 159803 5000 12859 166068 172662 X 533351 828855 959433 1616125 1492784 2444980 1658852 2617642 945556 6610 30 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1189462 1612463 1681342 1876169 2988351 9347787 1189462 1612463 1681342 1876169 2988351 9347787 851317 8496470 4315 6506 21063 18474 16005 66363 38109 65490 51368 42811 66128 263906 9678056 0.87790 0.92150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8165 6157 2008 2008 OTHER LIABILITIES 12859 12859 X 4181351 6610 1104257 1110867 3070484 0 3070484 3229185 1104257 1104257 2124928 0 2124928 PART X, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL, UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX FILINGS FOR PERIODS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND LATER ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. SOIREE 67084 46961 20123 20123 FLOTILLA 25000 13786 11214 11214 92084 60747 31337 31337 31337 0 1 THE CRENULATED COMPANY LTD DBA NEW SETTLEMENT 1512 TOWNSEND AVENUE BRONX NY 10452 141719016 501 (C) (3) 19788 0 SUBAWARD - 823 - EPA TASK FORCE 1 NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS GRANT 1 9500 COMMUNITY GRANTS 11 2750 FRIENDS OF SOUNDVIEW PARK 1 2000 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT RECIPIENTS PROVIDE INVOICES TO DOCUMENT EXPENSES. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SIDDHARTHA SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 130190 0 0 0 0 0 8738 0 23694 0 162622 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B AFTER STAFF REVIEW THE 990, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS IT. ANY EDITS ARE MADE AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST FILL OUT AN ANNUAL DECLARATION STATING THEY HAD NO CONFLICTS OR IDENTIFYING THE NATURE OF THEIR INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETAINS THESE DOCUMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A ANNUAL REVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED BY SUPERVISORS (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) AND COMPENSATION WAS THEN DISCUSSED. HISTORICALLY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT. THE BOARD REVIEWED THEIR COMPENSATION. AS OF APRIL 2024, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE IS NO LONGER AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF NY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT. HE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE NONPROFIT BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SETS HIS COMPENSATION AND PROVIDES SUPERVISION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 148,038. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 148,038. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,036. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,036. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,343. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 91,575. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 117,318. TOTAL EXPENSES 239,236. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,000. GRANT ADMINISTRATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 74,277. TOTAL EXPENSES 74,277.