Nonprofit · EIN 58-2121884
CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $471,332 | $512,391 | -$41,059 | $801,316 | $5,320 | $795,996 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $829,258 | $559,528 | $269,730 | $857,295 | $20,866 | $836,429 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $292,061
- of which government grants
- $112,866
- Membership dues
- $30,020
- Program service revenue
- $78,848
- Investment income
- $24,075
- Net income from fundraising events
- $76,348
- Other revenue
- $76,348
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,506
- Other salaries and wages
- $142,715
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $359,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,010
- Occupancy
- $10,573
- Travel
- $7,828
- Depreciation
- $4,209
- Program services (functional)
- $424,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,817
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,343
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $857,295
- Total assets, end of year
- $801,316
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $795,996
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,249
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $795,996
- Gross receipts
- $478,489
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp Burdette | Riverkeeper Officer | 40 | $89,651 |
| Dana Sargent | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $68,855 |
| Larry Cahoon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Brightman | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Erin Carey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Cradick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blair Middleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ted Poucher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Raney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Shew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Byron Toothman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Chadurjian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rich Carpenter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Burgman | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Smith | Vice President Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Melissa DuPuis | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Steph Lancaster | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp Burdette | Riverkeeper Officer | 40 | $93,938 |
| Dana Sargent | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $70,084 |
| Larry Cahoon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Brightman | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Erin Carey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Cradick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blair Middleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ted Poucher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Raney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Roger Shew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Byron Toothman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Chadurjian | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steph Lancaster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Rogers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Burgman | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Paul Smith | Vice President Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Melissa DuPuis | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Rich Carpenter | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 617 SURREY ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-5041
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sandra Burgman, 617 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Signed the 990
- Kemp Burdette, Executive Director
- Phone
- (910) 762-5606
- Website
- capefearriverwatch.org
- Return prepared by
- EARNEY Accountants & Advisors PLLC
Mission
To protect and improve the water quality of the Cape Fear River Basin for all people through education, advocacy, and action.
Program accomplishments
- Work to maintain the quality of water on the Cape Fear River.Expenses $424,231 · revenue $78,848
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
- 58-2121884
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C012)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $801,316
- Income (IRS master file)
- $478,489
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $471,332 | $512,391 | $801,316 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $829,258 | $559,528 | $857,295 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $783,245 | $761,257 | $676,127 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 58-2121884).
Questions about CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH
- What is the EIN of CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH is 58-2121884.
- Is CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH 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 CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH 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 CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH 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 CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sandra Burgman.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,651 (Kemp Burdette, Riverkeeper).
- How much revenue does CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $471,332, expenses of $512,391 and total assets of $801,316 at year end.
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