2016-11-15T08:11:42-08:00 2015-12-31 J Lunsford CPA 3590 Cherokee St NW Suite 304 Kennesaw GA 30144 990 2015-01-01 582095413 Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc CHAT 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30318 Juliet Cohen Executive Director 2016-11-15 true Jim Lunsford P00568479 7702620745 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z 3368865 false false X www.chattahoochee.org X 1994 GA The organization's primary exempt purpose is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and preserve their ecological health for the people, fish and wildlife that depend on the River system 21 21 17 0 1635119 3090157 0 209916 179351 0 1845035 3269508 0 0 874473 780201 0 92480 759221 1318962 1633694 2099163 211341 1170345 3915583 4811599 107330 37316 3808253 4774283 The organization's primary exempt purpose is to advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and preserve their ecological health for the people, fish and wildlife that depend on the River system false false 1115787 In 2015, the largest program area was CRKs community outreach and stewardship projects, which reached more people than ever before adding 1,200 new members to the organization. CRK distributed 558 rain barrels and reached more than 1,9000 people with the tools and knowledge to adopt water conservation and efficiency practices at home and in their businesses. CRK hosted multiple river awareness events including the River Race and Festival, Member Celebration, outings and other events where over 5,000 people attended. We engaged 800 volunteers from community organizations and corporations in stream, lake and river cleanups, including 550 people in the 4th Annual Sweep the Hooch multi-site cleanup for a total of 18 tons of trash removed from waterways and 2 tons of trash recycled. In addition, CRK organized and led outings including paddle and boat trips, hikes and facility tours. CRK staff trained and managed 14 student interns. 700785 In 2015, the second largest program area was CRKs water monitoring projects, which have grown exponentially in the past five years with more samples taken, processed and analyzed than ever before 2,500 water samples were taken by 80 volunteers at 113 urban stream locations as part of our Neighborhood Water Watch Program. This effort led to 11 major sewer spills being identified and stopped. In addition, we completed six years of nutrient monitoring at ten locations on Lake Lanier, collecting 91 samples annually. We also completed the second year of nutrient monitoring on West Point Lake taking 21 samples. The data for both nutrient monitoring programs was delivered to the state and other stakeholders. We also provided 928 Adopt-A-Stream demonstrations. We answered 208 Citizen Hotline calls, conducted 62 field investigations, which resulted in 12 enforcement actions. We assisted 51 industrial facilities comply with a storm water permit to stop industrial storm water from polluting streams. 74980 The third largest program area is CRKs floating classroom program, which includes the Lake Lanier and West Point Lake programs. The floating classrooms educate students on board our vessels about watershed pollution, conservation, science and more. In 2015, five thousand two hundred eleven students and teachers participated in the floating classroom programs. Nearly 2,000 students participated via a scholarship program. 1891552 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 17 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 21 21 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X Suzette Taylor 4043529828 916 Joseph Lowery Blvd NW Atlanta GA 30318 J Rutherford Seydel II Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David A Shaffer Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve O'Day Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Cranford Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Dearman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Donahue Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Gaines Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Billy Hall Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jewell Harper Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Victor Haydel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hugo Hernandez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Hoffman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard J Jacobson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Kirkpatrick Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Pryor Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Schrepfer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Woodling Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Lanier Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerard Gunthert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Mokotoff Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Ulseth Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 74049 0 0 Juliet Cohen Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 81191 0 0 155240 0 false false false 0 195474 1000 2893683 310457 3090157 0 183478 183478 0 0 0 95230 99357 -4127 -4127 -4127 0 0 0 0 3269508 -4127 183478 X 0 0 0 0 155244 141810 2239 11195 0 624957 545766 48649 30542 0 0 0 29317 22565 6752 14511 14472 39 5700 5700 0 0 0 376106 376106 0 0 0 0 102405 85342 11185 5878 15589 14153 1397 39 0 6115 6085 30 0 0 44922 44922 54396 46731 5857 1808 Donated Services 310457 310457 Capacity Campaign 118239 117830 409 Supplies 78503 74148 2649 1706 Merchandise 33870 18952 14918 128832 94778 14412 19642 2099163 1891552 115131 92480 0 929214 1748522 180542 68001 2445 182500 0 0 0 0 0 760729 516961 204338 243768 2595249 2563339 0 0 0 3795 5469 3915583 4811599 75215 15906 32115 21410 107330 37316 X 3453411 3463139 354842 1311144 3808253 4774283 3915583 4811599 1170345 -204315 X false true X true false X 1114127 1227858 1422262 1635119 2779700 8179066 0 0 1114127 1227858 1422262 1635119 2779700 8179066 1457295 6721771 53228 43190 99419 161009 183478 540324 0 9447 48446 48907 -4127 102673 8822063 0.76190 0.75640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true true false true false false true 32000 false false 32000 false false 760729 516961 243768 243768 3064593 -204915 -204915 3269508 3269508 2099163 2099163 2099163 false false false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The prepared Form 990 will be reviewed by the Executive Director and Operations Manager. They will then provide the Form 990 to the Board Finance Committee who will review the 990. The Board Finance Committee will then present the Form 990 to the full Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled board meeting for their review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization requires that Board of Directors, Officers and the Executive Director disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to the negotiations with respect to the proposed transaction involving a member of the board, officer or executive director interested Management Person with a financial interest in the proposed transaction. Following disclosure of a financial interest, the Board of Directors shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists and if so the Board shall vote to authorize or reject the transaction or take any other action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the Organization's best interests. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management It is the policy of CRK to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are a function of performance and the Organization's ability to pay. Salary increases are considered annually, the Organization does not grant automatic annual increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The Consideration of salary increases includes the employee's fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees It is the policy of CRK to establish rates of pay that are competitive in the nonprofit community particularly as they are reflected for organizations of comparable size, mission and location. Salary increases are a function of performance and the Organization's ability to pay. Salary increases are considered annually, the Organization does not grant automatic annual increases. Increases are determined based on budget considerations and in conjunction with a performance review. The Consideration of salary increases includes the employee's fulfillment of current job responsibilities and maintaining an attitude of professionalism. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization publishes an annual report each year that makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public. Capacity & Capital Building Campaign In 2015, CRK launched a three-year capacity and capital building campaign to invest additional resources in engagement, education and enforcement programs. A signature component of the campaign is the lauch of a second floating classroom on West Point Lake. CRK set a goal for this campaign of $2,000,000. During 2015, CRK raised $1,339,800 or 67% of this $2,000,000 goal.