Nonprofit · EIN 06-1045653
RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC
Tax-exempt · HARTFORD, CT 06106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,523,698 | $4,329,606 | $194,092 | $7,986,400 | $472,810 | $7,513,590 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,014,862 | $4,102,375 | -$87,513 | $7,391,378 | $517,129 | $6,874,249 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,293,595
- of which government grants
- $2,021,190
- Program service revenue
- $686,354
- Investment income
- $222,881
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $20,293
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,083
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,652
- Other revenue
- $320,868
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $515,491
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,163,194
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,025,375
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,205
- Accounting fees
- $44,543
- Occupancy
- $72,204
- Depreciation
- $131,622
- Program services (functional)
- $3,738,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $200,088
- Fundraising (functional)
- $390,668
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,391,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,986,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $472,810
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,513,590
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $630,113
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,386,692
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,053,251
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,460,339
- Gross unrelated business income
- $40,073
- Gross receipts
- $4,575,346
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 503
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Zaleski | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $174,930 | $8,431 |
| Robert Allan | Dir Public Safety and Park Operations Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $135,284 | $38,223 |
| Marc Nicol | Director of Park Planning & Development Key employee | 37.5 | $158,121 | $10,046 |
| Peter Morse | Finance Director Officer | 37.5 | $115,435 | $43,600 |
| Deborah Baker | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $111,294 | $26,209 |
| Margaret Gregg | Secretary, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $7,528 | $0 |
| Harold Blinderman | Chair, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Klein | Treasurer, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Sauve | Vice Chair, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Adams | Asst Treasurer, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Annon | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Avedisian | ex-officio Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nuchette Black-Burke | ex-officio Board member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Byrd | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Cassidy | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
33 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Castonguay Hany | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ranjana Chawla | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chinenye Claytor | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Susan Clemow | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Thomas Cody | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Julio Concepcion | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Eric Cushman | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Matthew Dreier | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Susan Freedman | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Liahna Gonda-King | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Harris | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Matthew Hart | ex-officio Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Hayes | ex-officio Board member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Blair Hughes | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Jenkins | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Kindt | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Lilley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jarad Lucan | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Connor Martin | ex-officio Board member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Brian McCauley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lauren Mullaney | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Nadal | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Patty Pittman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Puckly | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Christina Ripple | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Camille Simpson | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Joe Stanford III | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Himali Stoccatore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| George Thomson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pete Torres | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Herb Virgo | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sebrina Wilson | ex-officio Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 48 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Zaleski | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $166,720 | $6,172 |
| Robert Allan | Dir Public Safety and Park Operations Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $128,145 | $35,344 |
| Marc Nicol | Director of Park Planning & Development Key employee | 37.5 | $151,722 | $9,268 |
| Peter Morse | Finance Director Officer | 37.5 | $113,395 | $40,191 |
| Deborah Baker | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $107,744 | $24,221 |
| Margaret Gregg | Secretary, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $7,719 | $0 |
| Harold Blinderman | Chair, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Klein | Treasurer, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josye Utick | Vice Chair, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Adams | Asst Treasurer, Executive Committee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Annon | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dominick Baraiolo | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nuchette Black-Burke | ex-officio Board member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Byrd | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Cassidy | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsay Castonguay Hany | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ranjana Chawla | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chinenye Claytor | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Clemow | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Cody | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio Concepcion | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Cushman | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Henry Decker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Dreier | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Freedman | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liahna Gonda-King | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Hart | ex-officio Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Hayes | ex-officio Board member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Jellison | ex-officio Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Jenkins | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Kindt | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Lilley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jarad Lucan | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Connor Martin | ex-officio Board member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Montross | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Nadal | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Patty Pittman | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Puckly | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Ripple | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Sauve | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Camille Simpson | Board Member, Executive Committee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Stanford III | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Himali Stoccatore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Pete Torres | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Herb Virgo | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sebrina Wilson | ex-officio Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 COLUMBUS BLVD, HARTFORD, CT 06106-1974
- In care of
- % RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Zaleski, 50 Columbus Boulevard 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
- Signed the 990
- Michael Zaleski, President & CEO
- Phone
- (860) 713-3131
Mission
Riverfront Recapture' s mission is to connect people with the Connecticut River. This is accomplished through its goal of restoring public access to the Connecticut River and recognizing its potential to improve the quality of life for the region by increasing recreational and economic opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS: Riverfront Recapture offers family-friendly entertainment in the parks, ranging from cultural performances to concerts and festivals. Riverfront Recapture produces many events, such as the Riverfront Food Truck Festival, Asian Festival, and numerous music, dance, and arts events. Riverfront also collaborates with other organizations to present a diverse schedule of events, such as the Taste of the Caribbean, which celebrates Caribbean culture, music, dance, and food. 149 free public events were held in 2025, attracting over 40,000 visitors to the Riverfront.Expenses $599,181 · revenue $68,899
- RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS: Riverfront Recapture's parks on both banks of the Connecticut River in Harford and East Hartford and the river provide various land and water recreation venues. Visitors to Riverfront Recapture parks participate in individual activities: walking, birdwatching, running, biking, snowshoeing, fishing, and more, and organized group activities, including cricket, 5K's and free fitness programs such as yoga. Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program operates out of the Boathouse in Riverside Park, offering classes to youth and adults of all skill levels, from Learn to Row, to Masters Racing teams, both on water, and indoor during the winter. The fall rowing season culminates with our annual Head of the Riverfront Regatta, which attracted 13,500 participants and spectators in 2025. Dragon boating is a growing program with paddlers of various skill levels on the water throughout the season. Riverfront also hosts the annual Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival. The race hosted 60 teams in 2025, including local community and corporate participants as well as clubs from out of state. Public boating is possible from three boat launches. Riverfront partners with a number of schools and groups for our programs. Programs generally involve participant fees, but many youth programs are either free to participants or subsidized by grants. These activities and daily park usage attracted over 1 million people in 2025.Expenses $885,145 · revenue $587,830
- PARK MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: Projects are underway to expand the park system north of the Boathouse to connect to the Windsor riverwalk. Funding was secured in 2017 for extending the riverwalk north of the Boathouse. Naming this stretch the "Joe Marfuggi Riverwalk" to honor the memory of Riverfront Recapture's former President & CEO, was authorized by the City of Hartford. A separate private fundraising campaign will fund unique features along the riverwalk to add exhibits to tell the history of the Riverfront. This new stretch of riverwalk will continue into Windsor across land at the Hartford/Windsor line that Riverfront purchased through a controlled entity, Riverfront Land, Inc. The new property will allow for the uninterrupted connection of riverwalk from Charter Oak Landing in Hartford to the Windsor Riverwalk and beyond. The parcel will also provide opportunities for many other activities and potential commercial development, making this location a key attraction on the Riverfront. Several large grants, State and Federal, have been secured since 2021 primarily for the property's environmental remediation, which will begin in January 2026. The master plan for this future park was completed in 2024. The other major ongoing project is a series of improvements to Great River Park in East Hartford. 2025 was spent primarily in the design and permitting phase and construction is expected to begin in 2026. Beginning in 2017, Riverfront Recapture took over the responsibility for park maintenance from the Metropolitan District Commission, which continues to be the major funder. Most park maintenance, such as mowing, tree care, and other landscaping, is performed by subcontractors. Volunteers have been incorporated into the maintenance plan as companies are increasingly looking to engage employees on community projects. Riverfront manages the parks for the City of Hartford and the Town of East Hartford. Walkways on the Founders and Charter Oak Bridges connect the municipalities. The Riverfront has been a catalyst for economic investment with the development of hotels, a convention center, a science center, a dining/entertainment complex, and housing on adjacent land. Rangers provide hospitality and information and create a secure environment for park visitors. Rangers are responsible for opening and closing the parks daily throughout the year. Between May and October, the busy season for the parks, the Rangers have an increased presence. They provide information and directions to park visitors, assist with parking and boat launch activities, open and close the parks, and enforce park rules.Expenses $2,254,524 · revenue $29,625
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1045653
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,986,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,575,346
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,724,147 | $3,642,436 | $7,034,197 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,097,994 | $3,903,081 | $6,732,502 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC
- What is the EIN of RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC is 06-1045653.
- Is RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE 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 RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Zaleski.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 48 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,930 (Michael Zaleski, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,523,698, expenses of $4,329,606 and total assets of $7,986,400 at year end.
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