Nonprofit · EIN 46-0495604
SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS
Also known as SAWA
Tax-exempt · RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,972,670 | $4,065,939 | -$93,269 | $4,281,823 | $862,316 | $3,419,507 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,666,743 | $4,060,123 | -$393,380 | $4,830,515 | $1,354,989 | $3,475,526 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $400
- Program service revenue
- $3,781,404
- Investment income
- $190,866
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $13,667
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,557
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,266,345
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,054,053
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,575
- Accounting fees
- $69,496
- Occupancy
- $267,171
- Travel
- $408
- Depreciation
- $34,637
- Program services (functional)
- $3,436,458
- Management and general (functional)
- $629,481
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,830,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,281,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $862,316
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,419,507
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $274,924
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,863,530
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $665,526
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,753,981
- Gross receipts
- $4,329,003
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian J Brady | Executive Director | 40 | $191,557 |
| Melody Aimar | Bio Prog. Manager | 40 | $162,629 |
| Jennette El Morsy | Adm. Svcs. Manager | 40 | $133,848 |
| James C Law | HRS Manager | 40 | $123,358 |
| Allyson R Beckman | Biologist Supvr | 40 | $110,004 |
| Brett Mills | Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kerwin Russell | Chairman Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Mandy Parkes | Treasurer Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Sheryl Parsons | Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Teri Biancardi | Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David McMichael | Director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian J Brady | Executive Director | 40 | $179,136 |
| Melody Aimar | Bio Prog. Manager | 40 | $156,836 |
| Jennette El Morsy | Adm. Svcs. Manager | 40 | $126,972 |
| James C Law | HRS Manager | 40 | $117,542 |
| Allyson R Beckman | Biologist Supvr | 40 | $107,323 |
| Brett Mills | Chairman Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kerwin Russell | Chairman Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Mandy Parkes | Treasurer Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| David McMichael | Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Teri Biancardi | Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dick Zembal | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Rick Neugebauer | Chairman | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5029 LA MART DR STE E, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507-5978
- In care of
- % RENEE LATU EXEC DIR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brian Brady
- Signed the 990
- Brian Brady, Executive Director
- Phone
- (951) 780-1012
- Website
- SAWATERSHED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Halliday & Company Certified Public Acc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-0495604 or by the name SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Santa Ana River Watershed Association SAWA develops, coordinates and implements natural resource programs that support a sustainable ecosystem and social benefits from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. SAWA is committed to the protection and improvement of areas within the Santa Ana River watershed. Major FOCI of SAWA are the removal of invasive species, which is a significant problem throughout the watershed, native habitat enhancement and the protection of endangered and threatened species.
Program accomplishments
- Biological monitoring - SAWA biologists play an active role in the watershed program. Biologists monitor invasive removal projects to protect both endangered and more common wildlife species. They actively manage field projects involving avian, herpetological and mammal populations. They also manage a monitoring program for the endangered Least Bell's Vireo that includes surveys, nest monitoring and Brown-headed Cowbird management: 42 traps were deployed, in which 1,572 Cowbirds were removed over 3,162 trap days.Expenses $2,455,581 · revenue $2,866,713
- Invasive plant and animal removal-habitat restoration, primarily through Arundo control, is the current central focus of the watershed program. The endangered species work and other wildlife monitoring is necessary for compliance with regulatory permits. SAWA conducted on-going maintenance and control of non-native species on over 6,957 acres of habitat. In addition, .8 acres of habitat were actively planted, restored and managed by SAWA.Expenses $980,877 · revenue $914,691
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 | Not 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
- 46-0495604
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,281,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,329,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,972,670 | $4,065,939 | $4,281,823 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,666,743 | $4,060,123 | $4,830,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,735,004 | $4,188,982 | $5,206,431 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 46-0495604).
Questions about SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS
- What is the EIN of SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS is 46-0495604.
- Is SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS 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 SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Brian Brady.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,557 (Brian J Brady, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SANTA ANA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION OF RCDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,972,670, expenses of $4,065,939 and total assets of $4,281,823 at year end.
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