EIN 56-2123874

Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association seeks to protect and restore Ellerbe Creek while partnering with diverse neighborhoods, local government, and others to make the creek an asset for the entire community. The association completed the construction of a bioretention and swale system at EK Powe Elementary School to prevent flooding and installed 21 rain gardens and cisterns throughout the Ellerbe Creek Watershed to manage water effectively. Additionally, they held 24 workdays with over 300 volunteers to promote stewardship.
Total revenues
$966,779
2023
Total expenses
$868,441
2023
Total assets
$5,707,133
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

Water management- Installed 13 rain gardens and cisterns throughout Ellerbee Creek Watershed, held one maintenance workday at Pearl Mill Nature Preserve Bioretention, and made progress on finalizing the design and community engagement for Strayhorn Branch Stream Enhancement. Stewardship- Held 26 workdays with over 300 volunteers and continued a community-based preserve steward program, managed invasive species, and performed capital improvements on multiple preserves. Community Engagement- Led efforts to engage neighbors in high profile green infrastructure projects throughout the city, led dozens of nature hikes for residents and community groups in our nature preserves, and attended community-based events to represent ECWA and listen to and report back on community needs.

Who funds Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Conservation FundConservation of Natural Resources;sustainable Economic & Community Development$75,000
Triangle Community FoundationEnvironment$65,500
THE Burt's BEES FOUNDATIONProtecting, Enhancing, and Accessing Urban Nature in Ellerbe Creek Watershed$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

NameTitleCompensation
Rickie WhiteExecutive Director$77,229
Rodney ButlerPresident$0
John DorneyVice President$0
Sarah MusserSecretary Effective 05 and 2022 / Board Member$0
Dexter BlackwellTreasurer$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$928,267
Program services$4,750
Investment income and dividends$1,751
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$12,954
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$19,057
Total revenues$966,779

Form 990s for Ellerbee Creek Watershed Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-07-25990View PDF
2020-092021-08-03990View PDF
2019-092021-05-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Conservation Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $65,500 from Triangle Community Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $37,000 from The Conservation Fund
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2679
Durham, NC 27715
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
County
Durham County, NC
Website URL
ellerbecreek.org/ 
Phone
(919) 698-9729
IRS details
EIN
56-2123874
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
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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