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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1881974

EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP

Tax-exempt · FORTUNA, CA 95540

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2022$1.2M$1.2M2023$1.7M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,705,997$1,715,845-$9,848$85,970$34,552$51,418
June 30, 2024990$1,171,454$1,189,906-$18,452$290,867$229,601$61,266
June 30, 2023990$1,211,925$1,278,527-$66,602$161,561$81,843$79,718
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,695,936
of which government grants
$1,689,714
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$10,061

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$125,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$155,878
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,580
Occupancy
$1,100
Program services (functional)
$1,657,397
Management and general (functional)
$58,448

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$290,867
Total assets, end of year
$85,970
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,552
Net assets, end of year
$51,418
Gross receipts
$1,705,997
Employees
4
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA KOBETSKYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
MEL KREBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SANDRA HUNT-VON ARBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN SUMMERSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CLIF CLENDENENChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARISA MCGREWDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY KAYTIS-SLOCUMDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
LINDA SHERBYVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ALISON O'DOWDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
BRUCE SLOCUMDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT DOWNIEDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
MELANIE CUNNINGHAMSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA KOBETSKYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
MEL KREBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SANDRA HUNT-VON ARBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN SUMMERSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CLIF CLENDENENChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARISA MCGREWDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY KAYTIS-SLOCUMDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
LINDA SHERBYVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ALISON O'DOWDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
BRUCE SLOCUMDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT DOWNIEDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
MELANIE CUNNINGHAMSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELISSA KOBETSKYVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MEL KREBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SANDRA HUNT-VON ARBDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHN SUMMERSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CLIF CLENDENENChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARISA MCGREWDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
NANCY KAYTIS-SLOCUMSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
LINDA SHERBYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
ALISON O'DOWDDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
BRUCE SLOCUMDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT DOWNIEDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
MELANIE CUNNINGHAMSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1500 ALAMAR WAY, FORTUNA, CA 95540-9546
In care of
% EVERGREEN BOOKKEEPING SERVICES IN
Signed the 990
CLIF CLENDENEN, Chairman
Phone
(707) 682-6262
Return prepared by
Wyatt Whitchurch & Anderson Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 91-1881974 or by the name EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

ORGANIZE AND COMPLETE VARIOUS WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP (ERWIG) ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS IN MULTIPLE REGIONAL WATERSHED AREAS; ANDPROVIDED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:1. CREEK DAYS EDUCATIONAL FAIR FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS.2. SPAWNER SURVEY WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS.3. CLASSROOM RESTORATION DEMONSTRATIONS IN ALL SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.4. CONDUCTED PUBLIC RESTORATION WORKSHOPS.5. TRAINED AMERICORPS AND CCC MEMBERS IN RESTORATION TECHNIQUES AND SCIENTIFICE SAMPLING METHODS.
    Expenses $1,657,397

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1881974
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
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D33)
Assets (IRS master file)
$85,970
Income (IRS master file)
$1,705,997

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,705,997$1,715,845$85,970IRS
990June 2024$1,171,454$1,189,906$290,867IRS
990June 2023$1,211,925$1,278,527$161,561XML
990June 2022$982,674$1,031,516$161,305IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 91-1881974).

Questions about EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP

What is the EIN of EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP is 91-1881974.
Is EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP 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 EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP 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 EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EEL RIVER WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT GROUP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,705,997, expenses of $1,715,845 and total assets of $85,970 at year end.

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