2022-07-01T11:05:58-07:00 2021-12-31 202747426 RICH AND BANDER LLP 79 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor New York NY 10016 990 2021-01-01 134355067 WATERFRONT ALLIANCE INC WATE 2129359831 256 W 36 STREET 11 FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 CORTNEY KOENIG WORRALL PRESIDENT AND CEO 2129359831 2022-07-01 true CORTNEY KOENIG WORRALL XXX-XX-XXXX JONATHAN A BANDER P00561220 2126842470 2022-07-01 X 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z CORTNEY KOENIG WORRALL 256 W 36 STREET 11 FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10038 2288969 false X WATERFRONTALLIANCE.ORG X 2007 NY SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE WATERFRONT ALLIANCE, INC.'S MISSION STATEMENT. 20 19 12 60 0 0 1034726 2156957 46477 41242 338 -805 282859 -10187 1364400 2187207 21477 0 1140223 1036232 0 196073 444843 512760 1585066 1570469 -220666 616738 857481 1397130 273448 193637 584033 1203493 SEE SCHEDULE O. false false 1200246 0 41242 SEE SCHEDULE O. 1200246 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 10 0 12 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 20 19 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X X X CORTNEY KOENIG WORRALL 2129359831 256 W 36 STREET 11 FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 CORTNEY WORRALL PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 X X X 195000 0 12573 CHRISTOPHER O WARD CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 COLONEL JOHN R BOULE II VICE CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY ROBB VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE PULLEN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HILLARY LANE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA PETTYJOHN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KENT L BARWICK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REAR ADMIRAL RICK LARRABEE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL STAMATIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER MADONIA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL O'KEEFE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CONSTANTINE SANOULIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PEGGY SHEPARD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD S WEEKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT W BALDER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAKE BEINECKE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER COSTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAPTAIN ANDREW MCGOVERN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHUCK NICE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 195000 0 12573 3 false true false 0 491652 598155 1067150 15086 2156957 WATERFRONT CONSULTING 900099 7956 0 0 BOAT RESERVATION FEES 900099 10257 0 0 EVENT TICKET 900099 22429 0 0 COURSE FEES 900099 600 0 0 41242 162 0 162 10283 11250 -967 -967 0 0 -967 80325 491652 90512 -10187 0 -10187 2187207 41242 0 -10992 14027 14027 7450 7450 195000 163805 9444 21751 687204 577268 33282 76654 154028 129387 7460 17181 24151 0 24151 0 241200 149831 56923 34446 15125 15125 0 0 12591 1882 477 10232 91793 77108 4446 10239 8964 7775 1189 0 15037 12632 728 1677 5212 4378 252 582 CATERING, DECOR AND VENUE 2779 2709 0 70 EQUIPMENT EXPENSE 9612 8074 466 1072 POSTAGE AND MAILING 10664 39 619 10006 TELEPHONE 7551 6344 365 842 68081 22412 34348 11321 1570469 1200246 174150 196073 193337 236324 129730 129855 458982 903107 2957 125 15754 49325 67262 53594 3842 13668 10217 15778 24215 12501 18447 36447 857481 1397130 106896 67988 1164 103622 162572 2816 22027 273448 193637 X 385783 616152 198250 587341 584033 1203493 857481 1397130 616738 2722 X X false true X true false X 0 1299825 1307470 1479794 1034726 2156957 7278772 0 0 1299825 1307470 1479794 1034726 2156957 7278772 863058 6415714 1111 1003 982 338 162 3596 0 0 7282368 271683 0.88100 0.86800 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false false false Pt II-B Line 1 THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED AN OUTSIDE LOBBYIST TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REPRESENTATION IN NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK STATE. 0 0 33335 22438 10897 33927 31156 2771 13668 DEFERRED RENT 22027 22027 X 2217539 2722 27610 30332 2187207 2187207 1598079 27610 27610 1570469 1570469 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2021, there are no significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. HEROES GALA 571977 491652 80325 14310 76203 571977 491652 80325 14310 76203 90513 -10188 true CITY OF WATER DAY ARTIST GRANT 4 18450 RISE TO RESILENCE 5 3027 false false false false false false false false false CORTNEY WORRALL 195000 0 0 0 12573 0 0 0 0 0 207573 0 0 0 Other Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Description of Organization Mission: The mission of the Organization is to inspire and effect resilient, revitalized, and accessible coastlines for all communities. With more than 1,100 Alliance Partners, the Organization is uniquely positioned to play a leadership role and provide a strong voice to the current conversation around regional climate resilience and adaptation. Building off the success of their award-winning WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) program, combined with their long-term work to create equitable waterfront access, their new focus and strategy intentionally integrates resiliency and adaption to coastal storms and sea level rise into all areas of their work. Other Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: The Organization's program activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows: WEDG (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines): a) Held the third WEDG Professionals course, bringing the total number of WEDG Professionals trained to date to 300+ individuals from around the country. :b) North Waterfront Park in Wilmington, North Carolina becomes the 10th WEDG Verified project, and is the first project outside the metropolitan region to achieve verification in the nationally applicable version of WEDG. :c)WEDG is cited in Sustainability Design Guidelines published by The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Miami Baywalk & Riverwalk Design Guidelines. Rise to Resilience Coalition Advocacy: :a) In Washington, the federal budget includes a $1,450,000 commitment to restart the New York New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study. The Rise to Resilience Coalition submitted extensive comments to FEMA as the agency developed a strategic plan for climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience. :b) A statewide New Jersey climate resilience plan released in October 2021 reflects Rise to Resilience on key topics such as managed retreat, flood disclosure, and environmental conservation. :c) In New York City, the FY22 budget included permanent funding for the NYC Mayors Office of Climate Resilience and the City announces Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, making New York the first city in the country to integrate multiple climate risks into its capital program. Waterfront Education and Access: :a) Estuary Explorers, our waterfront lab and classroom-based toolkit for students, reached more than 1,000 students in all five boroughs anC New Jersey through virtual classes. :b) We trained 25 educators from environmental justice communities in our multi-day coastal resilience professional development program. Policy and Government Affairs: :a) Launched Resiliency Starts Today, a guide for the first 100 days of the next Mayor of New York City, that recommends achievable measures to leverage our waterways and waterfronts for New York Citys well-being. :b) Published six op-eds with topics ranging from immediate resilience measures to environmental justice, from reducing truck traffic to increasing waterfront access. :c) Worked with 100+ stakeholders to release the report Maritime Economy, Public Access, and Resilience: A Feasibility Study of Staten Islands Northeast Shore. Pt VI, Line 11b Waterfront Alliance has the form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. The President, Treasurer, and Finance Committee meet with the outside accountant and review the form 990 in detail to ensure that it correctly reflects all activities and policies at Waterfront Alliance. The final version is sent to the Board of Directors prior to submission to the Internal Revenue Service. Pt VI, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is applicable to Directors, Officers, and employees who can influence the actions of Waterfront Alliance. If an employee believes that they have a conflict, they should disclose it to the CEO, who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board. If a Director believes they have a conflict, they should disclose it to the Board Chair, who shall bring it to the Board's attention. The Board shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to Waterfront Alliance. The decision of the Board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of Waterfront Alliance and the advancement of its purpose. Pt VI, Line 15a The decision on salary of the CEO was taken by the full board on recommendation by the Executive Committee. Prior to discussion with the Executive Committee, the Treasurer and the Chairs of the Board and the Governance Committee reviewed comparable salary information researched by the Treasurer; performance reviews of the CEO compiled by the Governance Chair; the fiscal condition of the Organization; and prior salary history. Pt VI, Line 19 The Organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code by posting it on GuideStar.org and its own website. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 256 W 36 Street, Floor 11, New York, NY 10018 or by calling the Organization directly at (212)935-9831. Pt XII, Line 2c The Organization estabished an Audit Committee in April 2015 that among other things, assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PAYROLL SERVICE 9853. 0. 9853. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g COMMUNICATIONS 12417. 12417. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g WEBSITE 4020. 1500. 2520. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g MISC PROFESSIONALS 57925. 30300. 27625. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 7577. 0. 7577. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PROGRAM CONSULTANTS 34500. 34500. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g GALA CONSULTANTS 64572. 28831. 6910. 28831. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g INTERNS AND TEMP HELP 50336. 42283. 2438. 5615.