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EIN 54-1663058

The Elizabeth River Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
City
Norfolk
State
Virginia
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
The Elizabeth River Project restores the environmental quality of the Elizabeth River through partnerships, aiming to reach the highest practical level of environmental quality with government, business, and community collaborations. The organization educates thousands of school children with hands-on ecology lessons on The Learning Barge and Barge on Wheels, as well as a 40-acre nature park. The team also builds dozens of restored shorelines as pioneer alternatives to prevent erosion while continuing their work.
Total revenues
$3,028,849
2023
Total expenses
$3,602,782
2023
Total assets
$15,501,861
2023
Num. employees
43
2023

Program areas at The Elizabeth River Project

Elizabeth River Project began construction of The ryan resilience lab, a global model for urban coastal resilence. A new learning barge on wheels was deployed to reach school children in their communities during covid. Hands-on projects were carried on to reduce pollution and restore habitats with 6,500 River star homes and 162 River star businesses. The organization also expanded education and revitalization at a 40-acre nature park while advising many partners on pollution avoidance.

Grants made by The Elizabeth River Project

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Club Deporres Porres of the City of Portsmouth VaRiver Academy Expansion$944,167

Who funds The Elizabeth River Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationChesapeake Bay Stewardship$706,940
Hampton Roads Community FoundationFacilities$403,750
The Perry Family Foundation / Patricia and Douglas Perry FoundationTo Further Donee's Charitable Purpose$266,667
...and 28 more grants received totalling $2,068,344

Personnel at The Elizabeth River Project

NameTitleCompensation
Marjorie Mayfield JacksonExecutive Director$98,427
Katherine ReaderDirector of Finance
Casey ShawDirector of Marketing and Communications
Susan SmithDirector of Development
Summer MaceDirector of Education
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for The Elizabeth River Project

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,715,399
Program services$206,625
Investment income and dividends$104,291
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-292
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,826
Total revenues$3,028,849

Form 990s for The Elizabeth River Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MA$7,667,749
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Tuolumne River TrustSonora, CA$3,500,072
James River AssociationRichmond, VA$7,471,771
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation TrustFresno, CA$2,792,422
North Carolina Coastal FederationNewport, NC$13,556,067
7 Lakes Alliance (BRCA)Belgrade Lakes, ME$1,641,621
The Potomac ConservancySilver Spring, MD$2,836,611
The Sonoran InstituteTucson, AZ$4,076,822
Hill Country ConservancyAustin, TX$3,100,761
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $706,940 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
September 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 17 new personnel
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5205 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
County
Norfolk city, VA
Website URL
elizabethriver.org/ 
Phone
(757) 399-7487
Facebook page
ElizabethRiverProject 
Twitter profile
@elizriverproj 
IRS details
EIN
54-1663058
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
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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