Program areas at RHA
Biological, chemical and bacterial stream monitoring data collected from 77 sites located in the Raritan river Headwaters region were analyzed and prepared for an annual water quality report to be presented to the njdep, epa, municipalities and to the public through rha's online report card. Conducted 8 community well test events and hundreds of individual household drinking water quality tests through rha's well testing program. Monitored, maintained, and collected data in real time from climate stations located at 5 stream sites. Student, corporate, and scout volunteers participated in hands-on conservation and stewardship activities including tree planting, trail clearing, and invasive plant removal. Planted 1,000 native trees along the north branch Raritan river in branchburg, nj in partnership with somerset county. Rha's education team conducted "nature days" morning and after school programs for children ages 3-8 to explore wildlife and participate in fun, outdoor activities on the Association's fairview farm, in bedminster - a 170-acre preserve. Watershed tools for local leader's seminars educated citizens and decision-makers on topics including climate resilience, stormwater management, pfas in drinking water, new jersey's springs. Worked to advocate for water protection policies with partners including nj highlands coalition, nj league of conservation voters, lead in drinking water task force, the forestry task force, Association for nj environmental commissions, nj watershed council, the watershed institute, nj conservation foundation, and others. Worked with federal, state, and local partners to plan for the removal of 3 dams in the south branch watershed to enhance water quality and fish passage. Rha, an accreditated land trust, applied for renewal. Stewardship staff produced reports on the annual inspections of 33 conservation easements and 10 rha-owned preserves.
Who funds Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at RHA
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Cynthia D Ehrenclou | Executive Director | | 2023-08-10 |
Dallas Hetherington | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Richard Smith | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Charles Reid | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Geoffrey Connor | Vice President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for RHA
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $388,989 | $1,178,200 | -67% |
Program services | $86,247 | $344,252 | -74.9% |
Investment income and dividends | $29,894 | $70,736 | -57.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $385,554 | -100% |
Net income from fundraising events | $14,766 | $71,178 | -79.3% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $519,896 | $2,049,920 | -74.6% |
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Musconetcong Watershed Association | 501(c)(3) | Asbury, NJ | $937,922 |
Potomac Valley Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Shepherdstown, WV | $575,681 |
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Schwenksville, PA | $647,036 |
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Carlsbad, CA | $1,454,104 |
Newfound Lake Region Association | 501(c)(3) | Bristol, NH | $1,797,194 |
Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) | 501(c)(3) | Laredo, TX | $691,788 |
Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation (MCBP) | 501(c)(3) | Berlin, MD | $2,092,279 |
Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) | 501(c)(3) | Rochester Hills, MI | $840,643 |
SALEM SOUND Coastwatch | 501(c)(3) | Salem, MA | $585,687 |
New River Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | West Jefferson, NC | $1,738,562 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $11,000 from 1772 Foundation December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Victoria Foundation September 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 273
- Gladstone, NJ 07934
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Somerset County, NJ
- Website URL
- raritanheadwaters.org/Â
- Phone
- (908) 234-1852
- Facebook page
- raritanheadwatersÂ
- Twitter profile
- @raritanhwatersÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 22-1722944
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1958
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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