Nonprofit · EIN 62-1709756
CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,590,444 | $6,667,853 | $2,922,591 | $35,943,066 | $27,866,845 | $8,076,221 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,468,271 | $6,676,222 | $1,792,049 | $32,809,909 | $27,728,684 | $5,081,225 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,472,830
- of which government grants
- $256,392
- Program service revenue
- $6,616,642
- Investment income
- $1,571,403
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,022
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$76,345
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,914
- Other revenue
- -$70,431
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,528
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,442,988
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,870,523
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $96,616
- Accounting fees
- $102,975
- Occupancy
- $164,409
- Travel
- $462
- Depreciation
- $53,083
- Program services (functional)
- $5,673,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $800,614
- Fundraising (functional)
- $193,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,809,909
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,943,066
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,866,845
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,076,221
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $288,151
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,296,446
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,370,859
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $705,362
- Gross receipts
- $9,676,406
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 1,343
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEKAYLE HOUGHTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $153,092 | $21,139 |
| CHRIS CANNON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART REBROVICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG PHILIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TREANOR GRANBERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SCOPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VENA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE HOOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WALKER HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STONE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WILMOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| READ TALLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL STUMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DANNY KINGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM MOTZNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FLORY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEKAYLE HOUGHTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $147,008 | $4,126 |
| GREG SHIFLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH AULSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CANNON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKS MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAAREN MAY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ART REBROVICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG PHILIP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM DRAKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TREANOR GRANBERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MCDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SCOPEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VENA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE HOOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WALKER HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIESON GRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD DORSEY | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY WILMOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| READ TALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STUMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY KINGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MOTZNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 35 PEABODY ST STE 305, NASHVILLE, TN 37210-2231
- In care of
- % SHIRLEY CALDWELL-PATTERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEKAYLE HOUGHTON, 1320 ADAMS ST 1040, NASHVILLE, TN 37208
- Signed the 990
- MEKAYLE HOUGHTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 837-1151
- Website
- CUMBERLANDRIVERCOMPACT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PURYEAR & NOONAN CPAS
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS STRIVE TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY RESTORING STREAMS AND WATERWAYS THROUGHOUT THE CUMBERLAND RIVER BASIN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A COMPENSATORY MITIGATION STREAM RESTORATION IN-LIEU FEE (ILF) PROGRAM WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SATISFY COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STREAM RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS AFFECTED BY PERMITTED ACTIVITIES.Expenses $3,061,804 · revenue $4,499,710
- URBAN WATERS WORKS TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF STORMWATER RUNOFF BY PLANTING TREES AND BUILDING RAIN GARDENS.Expenses $2,108,963 · revenue $2,711,963
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH SPECIAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND REGULAR RIVER TALK PROGRAMS WHICH SEEK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP.Expenses $225,443 · revenue $123,927
- Expenses $277,324 · revenue $770,653
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-1709756
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,943,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,676,406
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $9,590,444 | $6,667,853 | $35,943,066 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $8,468,271 | $6,676,222 | $32,809,909 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $4,641,338 | $4,268,990 | $34,799,161 | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 62-1709756).
Questions about CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC
- What is the EIN of CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC is 62-1709756.
- Is CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT 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 CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MEKAYLE HOUGHTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,092 (MEKAYLE HOUGHTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,590,444, expenses of $6,667,853 and total assets of $35,943,066 at year end.
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