Nonprofit · EIN 63-0987276
CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $887,925 | $989,657 | -$101,732 | $1,109,083 | $113,123 | $995,960 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $823,854 | $787,507 | $36,347 | $1,068,002 | $26,361 | $1,041,641 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $696,426 | $695,283 | $1,143 | $975,840 | $34,293 | $941,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $762,223
- of which government grants
- $524,136
- Membership dues
- $28,355
- Program service revenue
- $10,116
- Investment income
- $23,192
- Net income from fundraising events
- $92,394
- Other revenue
- $92,394
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $413,078
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $517,866
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $143,879
- Occupancy
- $68,199
- Travel
- $12,000
- Depreciation
- $16,054
- Program services (functional)
- $667,899
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,344
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,414
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,068,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,109,083
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $113,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $995,960
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $64,578
- Publicly traded securities
- $835,079
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $968,910
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $27,050
- Gross receipts
- $912,484
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Deborah | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $44,585 |
| Campbell Henry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Manley Allison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Buck Andy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pate Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pittman Courtney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Davis Jared | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Odrezin Bram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cooper Direcus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brackett Kerry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Atty Joi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ratliff Carolyn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Smith Clinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Price Julie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samayoa Nora | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Snyder Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Baugh Pam | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Blackwood Michelle | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DelBene Eleanor | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Hughes Henry | Co-Chair, Stewardship Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| McClintock Jim | Chair, Science Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cotton Halley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Freeman Paul | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Goodson Kenya | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Neely Craig | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Burruss Rev John | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Beth | Executive Director - Former Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Beth | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $52,706 |
| Campbell Henry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kukoyi Bolaji | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cotton Halley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pate Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neely Craig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vines Adam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Odrezin Bram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ford Meg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vasquez Raquel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cooper Direcus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brackett Kerry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lewis Haley Colson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Atty Joi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ratliff Carolyn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Smith Clinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Price Julie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Overton Anthony | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Samayoa Nora | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Snyder Scott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Baugh Pam | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Blackwood Michelle | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DelBene Eleanor | Emeritus Board member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Hughes Henry | Co-Chair, Stewardship Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| McClintock Jim | Chair, Science Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Manley Allison | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Freeman Paul | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pittman Courtney | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Burruss Rev John | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Goodson Kenya | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Beth | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,507 |
| Glover Kimberley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kukoyi Bolaji | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Metheney Bryance | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pate Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neely Craig | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vines Adam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Odrezin Bram | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ford Meg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vasquez Raquel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cooper Direcus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Reverend John Burruss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lewis Haley Colson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Travis Atty Joi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ratliff Carolyn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Smith Clinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Price Julie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Washington Darryl | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hughes Henry | Co-Chair, Stewardship Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| McClintock Jim | Chair, Science Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Manley Allison | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Freeman Paul | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Baugh Pam | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Overton Anthony | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Goodson Kenya | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pittman Courtney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2717 7TH AVE S STE 205, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-3421
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelly Samples, 2717 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Signed the 990
- Kelly Samples, Operations Director
- Phone
- (205) 322-5326
- Website
- www.cahabariversociety.org
- Return prepared by
- Haynes Downard LLP
Mission
Our mission to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life. The diverse lives depending on the river include the Cahaba's exceptional freshwater biodiversity and also the diverse residents of Birmingham, Central Alabama, and the Black Belt, who rely on the River for drinking water, recreation, tourism, food and many other needs.
Program accomplishments
- CRS is an educator, expert resource, and collaborative partner for science-based, practical solutions. We unite the community and work with many partners to focus and inform efforts needed to save the River. Our core goals and strategies are:1.Inspire River Stewardship by connecting people with the River for education, recreation, volunteer projects, and the arts; 2.Restore the River through green Infrastructure and improved policies for clean and abundant water, natural flows, restored natural habitats, diverse wildlife, and healthy communities; 3.Build our Impact to achieve our mission through collaboration, communication and celebration.Expenses $667,899 · revenue $10,116
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0987276
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,109,083
- Income (IRS master file)
- $912,484
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $887,925 | $989,657 | $1,109,083 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $823,854 | $787,507 | $1,068,002 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $696,426 | $695,283 | $975,840 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $758,035 | $617,652 | $893,676 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 63-0987276).
Questions about CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC is 63-0987276.
- Is CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY 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 CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kelly Samples.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,585 (Barker Deborah, Interim Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $887,925, expenses of $989,657 and total assets of $1,109,083 at year end.
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