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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5000692

MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SUNBURY, PA 17801

Financials

$458K$132K2023$198K$337K2024$169K$320K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$169,007$319,792-$150,785$321,583$3,160$318,423
December 31, 2024990$198,212$337,273-$139,061$472,403$3,234$469,169
December 31, 2023990$458,429$132,132$326,297$610,531$2,301$608,230
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$151,103
of which government grants
$115,524
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$13,572
Other revenue
$4,332

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$153,446
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$166,140
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,712
Travel
$11,812
Depreciation
$2,428
Program services (functional)
$319,792

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$472,403
Total assets, end of year
$321,583
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,160
Net assets, end of year
$318,423
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,751
Net assets without donor restrictions
$318,423
Gross receipts
$169,007
Employees
5
Year formed
2012

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ZAKTANSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$85,712
ERIC BELFANTIBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
WALTER BINGAMANTREASURER
Officer
–$0
KATIE CAPUTOSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL KINNEYPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DR JOSEPH SIMONSVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
CHERYL TERPAKBOARD MEMBER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ZAKTANSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$57,120
ERIC BELFANTIOFFICER
Officer
–$0
WALTER BINGAMANTREASURER
Officer
–$0
KATIE CAPUTOSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL KINNEYPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DR JOSEPH SIMONSVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
DEB STERANSKYOFFICER
Officer
–$0
CHERYL TERPAKOFFICER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ZAKTANSKYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$60,583
ANDREW BECHDELOFFICER
Officer
–$0
WALTER BINGAMANOFFICER
Officer
–$0
KELLY CAUDLETREASURER
Officer
–$0
MARISSA CRAMESPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DOUSLAS FESSLEROFFICER
Officer
–$0
DR JOSEPH SIMONSVICE-PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
CHERYL TERPAKOFFICER
Officer
–$0
MORGAN THOMASSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
DANIELLE TRYONSECRETARY
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
112 MARKET ST, SUNBURY, PA 17801-2122
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
321 North 4th Street, Lewisburg PA 17837
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHN ZAKTANSKY, 112 MARKET STREET, SUNBURY, PA 17801
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Carol Smalley, 1117 St Anthony Street, Lewisburg PA 17837
Signed the 990
JOHN ZAKTANSKY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(570) 768-6300
Return prepared by
RDF TAX SERVICES LLC

Mission

THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, ITS TRIBUTARIES AND THE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM IT SUPPORTS ACROSS AN 11,000-SQUARE-MILE WATERSHED REPRESENTED AS THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUPPORTED THE CLEAN WATER ADVOCACY WORK OF THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AREA.
    Expenses $203,889
  • TO HELP THE EFFORTS OF THE MONTOUR AREA RECREATION COMMISSION (MARC) MAINTAIN THE 640-ACRE MONTOUR PERSERVE IN MONTOUR COUNTY, THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION PULLED TOGETHER THE VERNAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP - A COALITION OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER GROUPS WHO AGREED TO HELP ENHANCE PROGRAMMING AND AWARENESS AT THE PRESERVE TO HELP BOOST TRAFFIC, NECESSARY UPGRADES, AND FUNDING.
    Expenses $113,475
  • THE ORGANIZATION HAS SUPPORTED THE CLEAN WATER ADVOCACY WORK OF THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AREA.
    Expenses $2,428

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5000692
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$321,583
Income (IRS master file)
$169,007

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
December 11, 2015
Reinstated
Effective October 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$169,007$319,792$321,583XML
990December 2024$198,212$337,273$472,403XML
990December 2023$458,429$132,132$610,531XML
990December 2022$115,163$138,624$283,584IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Carol Smalley
December 31, 2015≤ $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 47-5000692).

Questions about MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC is 47-5000692.
Is MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2015.
Are donations to MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION 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 MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION 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 MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION 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 MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN ZAKTANSKY.
Who are the officers and directors of MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,712 (JOHN ZAKTANSKY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $169,007, expenses of $319,792 and total assets of $321,583 at year end.

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