EIN 04-2971978

Buzzards Bay Coalition

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
70
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Buzzards Bay Coalition is dedicated to protecting, restoring and ensuring sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The organization engages in land conservation efforts aimed at collaborations and accelerating the rate of permanent land protection in the Bay watershed under their watershed protection program. Additionally, they work locally, state-wide and federally through advocacy programs to encourage smart growth, protect important watershed lands, reduce pollution, prevent oil spills and improve sewage treatment.
Also known as...
Coalition for Buzzards Bay
Total revenues
$7,667,749
2024
20202021202220232024$7m$11m
Total expenses
$3,109,453
2024
20202021202220232024$3m$7m
Total assets
$48,321,787
2024
20202021202220232024$20m$40m
Num. employees
70
2024
20202021202220232024040

Program areas at Buzzards Bay Coalition

Watershed protection - activities in our watershed protection program include land conservation efforts aimed at collaborations and accelerating the rate of permanent land protection in the Bay watershed. Our Bay lands revolving fund helps local land conservation initiatives compete in the real estate market.
Community emgagement/education - the Coalition provides programs to give all Bay residents the opportunity to understand, value and take a role in protecting this irreplaceable asset, Buzzards Bay.
Science & advocacy - Buzzards Bay advocacy programs work at the local, state and federal level to encourage smart growth, protect important watershed lands, reduce pollution, prevent oils spills and improve sewage treatment.

Who funds Buzzards Bay Coalition

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,097,500
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationMarsh Restoration$1,012,166
Rathmann Family FoundationGooseberry Causeway$500,000
...and 88 more grants received totalling $6,300,896

Personnel at Buzzards Bay Coalition

NameTitleCompensation
Mark Rasmussen/ President and Chief Executive Officer / President and Buzzards Baykeeper$247,172
Korrin PetersenVice President Advocacy$119,447
Beth McDermottVice President Advancement$121,765
Jen DowningVice President Engagement$109,024
Rachel JakubaVice President Bay Science$129,245
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Buzzards Bay Coalition

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,499,396
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$152,673
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$40,066
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,989
Net income from fundraising events$-49,624
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$28,227
Total revenues$7,667,749

Form 990s for Buzzards Bay Coalition

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-20990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-07-08990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Shorerivers (MRC)Easton, MD$4,551,996
Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA)Gladstone, NJ$2,066,201
James River AssociationRichmond, VA$7,471,771
American Littoral SocietyHighlands, NJ$2,654,475
Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT)Manchaca, TX$4,633,901
Lake George Association (LGA)Lake George, NY$3,614,823
North Carolina Coastal FederationNewport, NC$9,906,891
Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation (MCBP)Berlin, MD$2,889,364
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $1,012,166 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Rathmann Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
114 Front St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
County
Bristol County, MA
Website URL
savebuzzardsbay.org/ 
Phone
(508) 989-6363
Facebook page
savebuzzardsbay 
Twitter profile
@savebuzzardsbay 
IRS details
EIN
04-2971978
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
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
Central organization
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