EIN 39-1792143

The River Alliance of Wisconsin

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The River Alliance of Wisconsin empowers people to protect and restore water through policy and advocacy. They work with local, regional and statewide partners to advocate for clean, free flowing and accessible water for all. The organization advocates directly with the public through communications and events to encourage engagement. Additionally, the River Alliance educates citizens on how to identify, report and remove aquatic invasive species and hosts an annual aquatic invasive species snapshot day to prevent their spread.
Total revenues
$796,268
2023
Total expenses
$767,738
2023
Total assets
$916,857
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at The River Alliance of Wisconsin

Policy and advocacy - River Alliance works with local and regional groups and statewide partners to advocate for clean, free flowing and accessible water for all. We advocate directly with The public through communications and events to encourage engagement on issues and legislation as it moves through The decision-making process. We additionally build The capacity of local advocates, watershed groups, business leaders and farmers to advocate for and take action to protect Wisconsin waters, this work includes training and supporting citizens and watershed protection groups with, among other things, technical assistance in fundraising, communications and other strategies for policy reform and board and member development.
Aquatic invasive species - River Alliance continues to work to prevent The spread of aquatic invasive species by educating citizens on how to identify, report and remove invasive species.
Clear water farms - The organization's clear water farms program is engaging farmers, producers and processors in Wisconsin around water stewardship.

Grants made by The River Alliance of Wisconsin

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wisconsin LakesIncrease Civic Advocacy Capacity of Lakes Organizations in Wisconsin$20,000

Who funds The River Alliance of Wisconsin

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationTo Protect and Restore the Great Lakes Ecosystem Through Education, Public Engagement, and Policy Reform Activities.$150,000
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialGeneral Operating$100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$55,525
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at The River Alliance of Wisconsin

NameTitleCompensation
Allison WernerExecutive Director$91,561
Stacy HarbaughCommunications Director
Michael TiborisAgriculture and Water Policy Director
Evan ArnoldDevelopment Director
Ellen VossClimate Resilience Director
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for The River Alliance of Wisconsin

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$779,895
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,004
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$6,845
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,524
Total revenues$796,268

Form 990s for The River Alliance of Wisconsin

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-03-15990View PDF
2022-092023-05-18990View PDF
2021-092022-07-26990View PDF
2020-092021-04-15990View PDF
2019-092020-09-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,160 from Natural Resources Foundation of
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from James G Hart Foundation
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
612 W Main St 200
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
wisconsinrivers.org/ 
Phone
(608) 257-2424
Facebook page
riveralliance 
Twitter profile
@riveralliance 
IRS details
EIN
39-1792143
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
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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