RIVER PROJECT

Financials

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

255 KAREN WAY, TIBURON, CA 94920-2044

In care of

% MELANIE WINTER

Mailing address (990-N for 2010)

3912 Laurel Canyon Blvd 208, Studio City CA 91604

Principal officer (990-N for 2010)

Melanie Winter, 3912 Laurel Canyon Blvd 208, Studio City CA 91604

Signed the 990-EZ

Celeste Moye, Treasurer

Phone

(415) 672-0559

Website

www.theriverproject.org

Return prepared by

Celeste W Moye CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4858263 or by the name RIVER PROJECT.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

To realize a regenerative, equitable, just, and climate-resilient Los Angeles through radical curiosity, evidence-based watershed planning, and positive action. Through our work we provide local government and communities with the tools to safely adapt to rapidly changing conditions and co-create a climate-resilient future.

Program accomplishments

• The River Project serves as an ongoing resource for local government, academia, organizations, and community members interested in watershed management, native habitats, land use, and climate resiliency. We participated in the City's Community Plan Updates,the Local Hazards Mitigation Plan, and the Safety Element of the City's General Plan, as well as the County Climate Adaptation Plan, and the US Army Corps LA River Disposition Study. We served on numerous technical advisory and steering committees, including: the California Biodiversity Network's Systematic Convservation and Stewardship working groups; the Southland 30X30 Regional Advisory Group; the Advisory Committee for the City's Biodiversity Index; the Steering Committee for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed's Integrated Regional Water Management Group; the Science Advisory Board of Woodbury Univeristy; the Technical Advisory Committee for Taylor Yard's Parcel G2; the Policy Committee of the Green LA Water Group; the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee; the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance; and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership for the Los Angeles River. The River Project continues to provide guest lectures for local university cohorts studying various aspects of the river, including policy, history, climate impacts, art, hydrology, and public health.
• The River Project continued to serve as Fiscal Sponsor for the development of creative and visual assets for nonviolent climate actions by Extinction Rebellion Los Angeles.
  Expenses $825
• Studio City Greenway: The River Project continued to maintain relationships with and field questions from stakeholders, and participate in meetings between local government and others to determine a path forward.
• Spatial Dataset and Concept Development for the Tributaries of the Mid/Upper San Gabriel River: The River Project collaborated with Balance Hydrologics on a project for the Watershed Conservation Authority to develop an original hydrologic-focused spatial database providing a contextual overview of historical and exisiting conditions and establishing priority areas where hydrologic and geomorphic restoration or management actions could be implemented to protect or improve existing (or future) creek functions and values. We performed spatial analysis that resulted in new quantitative and qualitative data to help identify and prioritize restoration potential at sub-watershed to neighborhood scales (e.g., "daylighting" creek reaches, stormwater capture at residential-to-neighborhood scales, floodplain reconnections, water quality improvements via riparian connectivity, etc.), and provided insight into patterns within and between sub-watersheds and neighborhoods, and contributed to the final report.
• Wind Down of Operations - Our Founder and President, Melanie Winter, passed away in October of 2025. She was the driving force of the Organization and there is no one left to take over for her. We are in the process of closing down all projects and expect to cease operations by the end of the next fiscal year.

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.

IRS record

EIN

95-4858263

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

2004

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$45,490

Income (IRS master file)

$59,378

Filing history

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 95-4858263).

Questions about RIVER PROJECT

What is the EIN of RIVER PROJECT?

The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER PROJECT is 95-4858263.

Is RIVER PROJECT tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.

Are donations to RIVER PROJECT tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does RIVER PROJECT 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 RIVER PROJECT 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 RIVER PROJECT last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of RIVER PROJECT?

The 990-N for 2010 names Melanie Winter.

Who are the officers and directors of RIVER PROJECT?

The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does RIVER PROJECT have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,378, expenses of $47,545 and total assets of $45,490 at year end.

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