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EIN 27-0486655

Three Rivers Waterkeeper

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Pittsburgh
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
Three Rivers Waterkeeper patrols and monitors 125 miles of the Pittsburgh-area Three Rivers in the upper Ohio watershed to ensure that the Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela Rivers are protected and that our river and water quality laws are enforced. Additionally, it partners with the University of Pittsburgh Environmental Law Clinic to conduct weekly reviews of public notices from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Total revenues
$467,855
2023
Total expenses
$382,235
2023
Total assets
$339,542
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Routinely patrolled and monitored 125 miles of the pittsburgh-area Three Rivers in the upper Ohio watershed. Worked with the univ of pittsburgh environmental law clinic to conduct weekly reviews of public notices from the pa dept of environmental protection to identify permit applications and approvals that may impact the Three Rivers watershed. Joined other organizations in submitting legal and technical challenges on proposed discharge permits or permit revisions and other proposed projects that threaten the water quality and recreational value of the Three Rivers.

Who funds Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Heinz EndowmentsTo Protect Water Quality and Health in the Urban Waters of Pittsburgh$100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$30,000
Community Foundation for the AllegheniesTargeted Monitoring$22,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Three Rivers Waterkeeper

NameTitleCompensation
Heather Hulton VantasselExecutive Director$65,900
Jess FrissDirector of Community Programs
Tim FitchettPresident$0
Rachel CookTreasurer$0
Katherine ZidarSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Three Rivers Waterkeeper

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$467,855
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$467,855

Form 990s for Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-03990View PDF
2022-122023-09-12990View PDF
2021-122022-06-06990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-09990EZView PDF
2019-122021-06-03990EZView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $22,000 from Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Heinz Endowments
November 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 Vinial St Suite B314
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Metro area
Pittsburgh, PA
County
Allegheny County, PA
Website URL
threeriverswaterkeeper.org/ 
Phone
(412) 589-9411
IRS details
EIN
27-0486655
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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