Nonprofit · EIN 45-3860014
NEW YORK CITY H2O
Also known as NYC H2O
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,535,292 | $1,328,157 | $207,135 | $564,721 | $11,080 | $553,641 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,317,647 | $1,167,356 | $150,291 | $354,474 | $7,982 | $346,492 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $915,900 | $978,828 | -$62,928 | $158,107 | $0 | $158,107 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,521,220
- of which government grants
- $1,136,827
- Program service revenue
- $11,088
- Investment income
- $2,984
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,402
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $263,675
- Other salaries and wages
- $733,449
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,110,726
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,348
- Travel
- $50,583
- Depreciation
- $10,797
- Program services (functional)
- $1,162,794
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,437
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,926
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $354,474
- Total assets, end of year
- $564,721
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,080
- Net assets, end of year
- $553,641
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,751
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $553,641
- Gross receipts
- $1,550,190
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MALINA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 60 | $145,000 | $12,881 |
| DAVID CHUCHUCA | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $94,082 | $11,712 |
| PETER FRISHAUF | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY POBLETE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FROMA HARROP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN GRIFFIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BERKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISSA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MALINA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 60 | $130,000 | $11,036 |
| DAVID CHUCHUCA | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $81,624 | $10,800 |
| PETER FRISHAUF | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCILIA DERENZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FROMA HARROP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIAN GRIFFIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BERKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISSA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MALINA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $139,211 |
| DAVID CHUCHUCA | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $94,612 |
| PETER FRISHAUF | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARCILIA DERENZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FROMA HARROP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAMIAN GRIFFIN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCH GOLDSTEIN | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD BERKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELISSA SAMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20773, NEW YORK, NY 10009-8962
- In care of
- % MATT MALINA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 410 East 6th Street, New York NY 10009
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MATTHEW MALINA, PO BOX 20773, NEW YORK, NY 10009
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Matthew Malina, 410 East 6th Street 21 F, New York NY 10009
- Signed the 990
- MATTHEW MALINA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (917) 656-2984
- Return prepared by
- TOBIN & COMPANY CPA'S
Mission
NEW YORK CITY H2O INC. OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT WATER AND WASTE SYSTMES (IN NEW YORK CITY AND ELSEWHERE) TO INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. THE GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT WATER SYSTEM AND WASTE TREATMENT PROCESSES (INCLUDING SEWAGE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING); EXPAND THE UNDERSTANDING THAT SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES AND SKILL ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS; AND ENCOURAGE RECYCLING TO REDUCE THE BURDEN IMPOSED ON SUCH SYSTEMS. NEW YORK CITY H2O IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INLCUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL RENVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.
Program accomplishments
- NYC H20 CONTINUED OFFERING PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING NYC WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECOLOGY.Expenses $1,162,794 · revenue $11,088
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
- 45-3860014
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $564,721
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,550,190
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,535,292 | $1,328,157 | $564,721 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,317,647 | $1,167,356 | $354,474 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $915,900 | $978,828 | $158,107 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $835,917 | $735,346 | $221,322 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Matthew Malina | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $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 45-3860014).
Questions about NEW YORK CITY H2O
- What is the EIN of NEW YORK CITY H2O?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW YORK CITY H2O is 45-3860014.
- Is NEW YORK CITY H2O tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to NEW YORK CITY H2O tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW YORK CITY H2O 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 NEW YORK CITY H2O 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 NEW YORK CITY H2O 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 NEW YORK CITY H2O?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MATTHEW MALINA.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW YORK CITY H2O?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,000 (MATTHEW MALINA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEW YORK CITY H2O have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,535,292, expenses of $1,328,157 and total assets of $564,721 at year end.
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