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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1613767

SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS

Tax-exempt · WATERFORD, CT 06385

Financials

$154K$83K2023$99K$73K2024$93K$75K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$93,269$74,896$18,373$282,533$0$282,533
December 31, 2024990-EZ$98,781$72,801$25,980$264,160–$264,160
December 31, 2023990-EZ$153,983$82,821$71,162$238,180–$238,180
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,195
Membership dues
$12,730
Investment income
$5,621
Net income from fundraising events
$3,723

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,820
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,820
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$11,300
Other expenses
$54,776
Program services (functional)
$68,655

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$264,160
Total assets, end of year
$282,533
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$282,533
Cash, savings and investments
$224,111
Gross receipts
$96,087

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK NELSONPUMPOUT PROGRAM CO-ADMIN2$4,570
JAMES PAGANETTIVICE PRESIDENT10$4,250
EILEEN O'PASEKMEMBERSHIP CHAIR2$0
SUZANNE THOMPSONCOALITION COORDINATOR2$0
LIZ CARUSOTRUSTEE1$0
LILLIAN GLYNOSTRUSTEE1$0
PETIE REEDTRUSTEE1$0
DAVID ROBINSONTRUSTEE1$0
MARK SPERYTRUSTEE1$0
DEBORAH MOSHIER-DUNNPRESIDENT10$0
LINDA HENDERSONTREASURER2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES PAGNETTIVICE PRESIDE10$8,500
DEBORAH MOSHIER-DUNNPRESIDENT10$0
LINDA HENDERSONTREASURER2$0
EILEEN O'PASEKMEMBERSHIP C2$0
RICK NELSONPUMPOUT PROG2$0
SUZANNE THOMPSONCOALITION CO2$0
LIZ CARUSOTRUSTEE1$0
LILLIAN GLYNOSTRUSTEE1$0
PETIE REEDTRUSTEE1$0
DAVID ROBINSONTRUSTEE1$0
MARK SPERYTRUSTEE1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES PAGNETTIVICE PRESIDE10$8,500
DEBORAH MOSHIER-DUNNPRESIDENT10$0
ELIZABETH CARUSOTREASURER2$0
EILEEN O'PASEKMEMBERSHIP C2$0
RICK NELSONTRUSTEE1$0
SUZANNE THOMPSONCOALITION CO1$0
LILLIAN GLYNOSTRUSTEE1$0
PETIE REEDTRUSTEE1$0
DAVID ROBINSONTRUSTEE1$0
MARK SPERYTRUSTEE1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7 PLANT DR, WATERFORD, CT 06385-1411
In care of
% CHARLES FRED GRIMSEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
P O BOX 505, WATERFORD CT 06385
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
CHARLES FRED GRIMSEY, 35 OSWEGATCHIE RD, WATERFORD CT 06385
Signed the 990-EZ
DEBORAH MOSHIER-DUNN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(860) 444-9247
Return prepared by
GOLDBLATT BOKOFF LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ABATE AND PREVENT POLLUTION OF THE NIANTIC RIVER BY: OPERATING A PUMPOUT BOAT; ADVOCATING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OSWEGATCHIE HILLS; ADVOCATING FOR SEWERS FOR EAST LYME WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOODS; ENCOURAGING THE TOWNS OF WATERFORD AND EAST LYME TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL PHASE II STORM WATER PROTECTION ACT.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NIANTIC RIVER PUMPOUT BOAT PROGRAM:THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED FREE TO RECREATIONAL BOATERS WHO HAVE MARINE SANITATION DEVICES WITH HOLDING TANKS, TO EASILY DISPOSE OF HUMAN WASTE IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE MANNER. THANKS TO A GRANT FROM CT DEEP, THROUGH THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, THAT IS MATCHED (75% DEEP/25% OTHERS) BY THE TOWNS OF EAST LYME & WATERFORD AND WELSCO (WATERFORD/EAST LYME SHELLFISH COMMISSION), AS WELL AS LOCAL BUSINESS' DONATIONS, THE PUMPOUT BOAT OPERATES FREE OF CHARGE FROM MAY THROUGH THE FALL, ON THE NIANTIC RIVER AND NIANTIC BAY. IN 2025 WE PUMPED MORE THAN 15,000 GALLONS OF WASTE WATER.
    Expenses $56,604
  • LEGAL DEFENSE AGAINST OVERDEVELOPMENT IN NIANTIC RIVER WATERSHED
    Expenses $8,000
  • WATER QUALITY AND PROTECTION EDUCATION:THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES A NEWSLETTER WHICH PROVIDES UPDATES ON ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO SENIOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM WATERFORD AND EAST LYME HIGH SCHOOLS WHO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, HAVE ACHIEVED ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND SHOW A PASSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND/OR THE ARTS. TWO SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1,000 EACH WERE AWARDED IN 2025.
    Expenses $4,051

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
06-1613767
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$282,533
Income (IRS master file)
$96,087

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$93,269$74,896$282,533IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$98,781$72,801$264,160IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$153,983$82,821$238,180XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: CHARLES FRED GRIMSEY
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 06-1613767).

Questions about SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS

What is the EIN of SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS is 06-1613767.
Is SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS 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 RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS 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 SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS?
The 990-N for 2012 names CHARLES FRED GRIMSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,570 (RICK NELSON, PUMPOUT PROGRAM CO-ADMIN).
How much revenue does SAVE THE RIVER-SAVE THE HILLS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,269, expenses of $74,896 and total assets of $282,533 at year end.

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