Nonprofit · EIN 05-0343046
SAVE THE BAY INC
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,894,808 | $5,449,208 | -$554,400 | $19,898,752 | $1,641,187 | $18,257,565 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,589,724 | $4,699,462 | $890,262 | $20,100,926 | $1,455,572 | $18,645,354 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,818,230 | $3,854,477 | $1,963,753 | $18,872,484 | $1,367,120 | $17,505,364 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,355,759
- of which government grants
- $645,444
- Program service revenue
- $1,224,158
- Investment income
- $241,394
- Net rental income
- $27,909
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $96,070
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$49,655
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $50,179
- Other revenue
- $73,497
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $350,179
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,635,606
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,628,784
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,169
- Accounting fees
- $31,325
- Occupancy
- $353,703
- Travel
- $115,554
- Depreciation
- $487,815
- Program services (functional)
- $4,484,321
- Management and general (functional)
- $187,863
- Fundraising (functional)
- $777,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,100,926
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,898,752
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,641,187
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,257,565
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,876,450
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,491,102
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,457,913
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,799,652
- Gross receipts
- $6,101,688
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 3,123
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- RI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $141,100 | $68,267 |
| MAUREEN FOGARTY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 35 | $146,878 | $13,796 |
| BRIDGET PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Officer | 35 | $106,130 | $406 |
| GEORGE SHUSTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BOSS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH W CUMMINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LANPHEAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GOULD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM HEFFERNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL MARCACCIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE MCDERMOTT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MENDENHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL NATHANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY POTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TATIANA RYNERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT VIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN STONE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 35 | $153,220 | $2,846 |
| MAUREEN FOGARTY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 35 | $145,927 | $2,978 |
| CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $137,186 | $1,360 |
| BRIDGET PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Officer | 35 | $104,299 | $406 |
| GILBERT CONOVER JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BOSS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SHUSTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH W CUMMINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LANPHEAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DESHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL GINNETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL MARCACCIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE MCDERMOTT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH MENDENHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MILLER | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY POTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TATIANA RYNERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN STONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $160,137 | $13,063 |
| MAUREEN FOGARTY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 35 | $105,899 | $3,647 |
| GILBERT CONOVER JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN BOSS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS LEE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SHUSTER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH W CUMMINGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY LANPHEAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DESHAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL GINNETTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL MARCACCIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE MCDERMOTT ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH MULLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN NATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY POTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TATIANA RYNERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SLADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD WING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 SAVE THE BAY DR, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-5606
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT, 100 SAVE THE BAY DRIVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (401) 272-3540
- Website
- WWW.SAVEBAY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
SAVE THE BAY PROTECTS, RESTORES, AND IMPROVES THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY REGION, INCLUDING ITS WATERSHED AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS, THROUGH AN ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION; DEFENDS THE RIGHT OF THE PUBLIC TO USE AND ENJOY THE BAY AND ITS SURROUNDING WATERS; AND FOSTERS AN ETHIC OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AMONG PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN OR VISIT THE NARRAGANSETT BAY REGION.
Program accomplishments
- SAVE THE BAY'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, EXPLORE THE BAY, IS A HANDS-ON, INQUIRY BASED, MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO PROVIDE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SCIENCE BASED CURRICULUMS. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO CREATE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND FUTURE BAY STEWARDS. SAVE THE BAY'S EDUCATION PROGRAM USES MANY RESOURCES TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE WONDERS OF NARRAGANSETT BAY, INCLUDING: THREE COAST GUARD CERTIFIED EDUCATION VESSELS, SAVE THE BAY'S HAMILTON FAMILY AQUARIUM, TWO CLASSROOMS/LABS AT OUR BAY CENTER IN PROVIDENCE, IN ADDITION TO EQUIPMENT USED TO BRING NARRAGANSETT BAY INTO STUDENT CLASSROOMS OR ALONG THE SHORELINE.Expenses $2,912,366 · revenue $1,274,337
- SAVE THE BAY'S POLICY, ADVOCACY AND RESTORATION PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN A CORE FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1970. WE CHAMPION PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROTECT AND IMPROVE NARRAGANSETT BAY, ITS TRIBUTARIES AND THE COAST. SAVE THE BAY WORKS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL ON INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY, RESTORE BAY HABITATS, AND DEFEND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO USE AND ENJOY OUR COASTAL WATERS. OUR ADVOCACY IS BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL IN AN ERA WHEN CLIMATE CHANGE IS FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGING THE BAY'S ECOLOGY AND POSING NEW CHALLENGES TO OUR COASTAL COMMUNITIES. WE ARE A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER AND LEADER WHOSE ROLE IS MULTI-FACETED: EDUCATOR, WATCHDOG, ADVOCATE, AND SCIENTIST. ON A BROAD LEVEL, SAVE THE BAY FOSTERS AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP FOR THE NARRAGANSETT BAY REGION BY ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITY ON THE BAY AND SURROUNDING WATERS, AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IN DIRECT ACTIONS THAT PROTECT THE BAY.Expenses $1,217,123
- SAVE THE BAY'S OUTREACH INITIATIVES BRING TOGETHER AND INFORM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENTS TO FOSTER AN ETHIC OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AMONG PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN OR VISIT THE NARRAGANSETT BAY REGION. OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDE: COMMUNITY EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND CONSTITUENT COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNED TO INFORM AND EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE GOALS, POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF SAVE THE BAY.Expenses $354,832
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0343046
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,898,752
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,101,688
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,894,808 | $5,449,208 | $19,898,752 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,589,724 | $4,699,462 | $20,100,926 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,818,230 | $3,854,477 | $18,872,484 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,530,754 | $3,371,579 | $15,873,670 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0343046).
Questions about SAVE THE BAY INC
- What is the EIN of SAVE THE BAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAVE THE BAY INC is 05-0343046.
- Is SAVE THE BAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to SAVE THE BAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAVE THE BAY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SAVE THE BAY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAVE THE BAY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAVE THE BAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAVE THE BAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,100 (CHRISTOPHER HAMBLETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SAVE THE BAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,894,808, expenses of $5,449,208 and total assets of $19,898,752 at year end.
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