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Charleston Waterkeeper

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$659k (2023)

Expenses
$425k (2023)

Total Assets
$803k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$157k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2009 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$659,479
Expenses
$424,776
Net Income
$234,703
Net Assets
$646,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $581,666
88.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48,617
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,260
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,709
2.8%
Other Revenue $405
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,500
21.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,438
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $803,439
Total Liabilities $157,048
Net Assets $646,391
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wunderly (Executive Director) $90,500 $0 $0
Alyssondra Campaign (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
W Walker Brock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Church (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tia Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlyn Dobbins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kent Griffin (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walker Layne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Omar Muhammad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Russell Canard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$487,221
Expenses
$324,079
Net Income
$163,142
Net Assets
$411,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $427,375
87.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,822
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $46,211
9.5%
Sales of Assets $9,766
2.0%
Net Inventory Sales $2,047
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $128,633
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $566,243
Total Liabilities $154,555
Net Assets $411,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wunderley (Executive Director) $85,000 $0 $0
Kent Griffin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alyssondra Campaigne (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walker Layne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Omar Muhammad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$360,776
Expenses
$291,943
Net Income
$68,833
Net Assets
$238,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,393
91.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,310
6.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,073
2.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,500
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,670
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $389,648
Total Liabilities $150,970
Net Assets $238,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wunderley (Executive Director) $78,500 $0 $0
Kent Griffin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alyssondra Campaigne (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tia Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Church (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walker Layne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Omar Muhammad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$272,365
Expenses
$222,735
Net Income
$49,630
Net Assets
$169,845
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $267,027
98.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,338
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,500
34.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,159
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,077
Total Liabilities $193,232
Net Assets $169,845
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wunderley (Executive Director) $77,500 $0 $0
Kent Griffin (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alyssondra Campaigne (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walker Layne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Omar Muhammad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,481
Expenses
$200,116
Net Income
$6,365
Net Assets
$120,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,791
94.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$512
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,037
4.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,500
34.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,268
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,555
Total Liabilities $1,340
Net Assets $120,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wunderley (Executive Director) $69,500 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walker Lane (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Omar Muhammad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
R Kent Griffin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Alyssondra Campaigne (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,070
Expenses
$248,454
Net Income
-$51,384
Net Assets
$137,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $152,434
77.4%
Program Services $6,188
3.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,261
16.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,187
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,116
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,851
Total Liabilities $2,966
Net Assets $137,885
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Stisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Past President) $0 $0 $0
R Kent Griffin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Alys Campaigne (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,858
Expenses
$235,414
Net Income
$18,444
Net Assets
$189,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,828
72.8%
Program Services $46,969
18.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,561
6.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,500
2.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,852
49.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,039
Total Liabilities $3,770
Net Assets $189,269
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Stisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
R Kent Griffin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Alys Campaigne (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rutledge Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,159
Expenses
$177,250
Net Income
$166,909
Net Assets
$170,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,487
93.4%
Program Services $20,356
5.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,316
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,665
59.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $177,206
Total Liabilities $6,381
Net Assets $170,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Nevin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Mccluer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alys Campaigne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Stisher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Baker Bishop (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
R Kent Griffin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jay Cabaniss (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,423
Expenses
$198,650
Net Income
$21,773
Net Assets
$1,192
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,536
95.1%
Program Services $13,447
6.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,560
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,217
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,553
45.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,592
Total Liabilities $28,400
Net Assets $1,192
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cyrus Buffman (Executive Director) $12,217 $0 $0
Jay Cabaniss (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Templeton Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andy Parker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Doug Logan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Baker Bishop (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
R Kent Griffin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Nevin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$162,391
Expenses
$206,864
Net Income
-$44,473
Net Assets
-$20,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,598
> 100%
Program Services $14,419
8.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$28,270
Sales of Assets $1,644
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
24.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,347
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,431
Total Liabilities $40,012
Net Assets -$20,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andy Gowder (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Templeton Fletcher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Vijay Vulava (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teddy Turner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Keith Sauls (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hamontree (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walker Brock (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Baker Bishop (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
James Cabaniss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Nevin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$174,124
Expenses
$166,100
Net Income
$8,024
Net Assets
$13,500
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,540
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,416
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,332
Total Liabilities $12,832
Net Assets $13,500
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Cyrus Buffum (Executive Director) $48,000 $1,948
Lindsay Nevin (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0
John Cameron (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Beck (Board Member) $0 $0
Brian Crisculol (Board Member) $0 $0
Victor Wilson (Board Member) $0 $0
Keith Sauls (Board Member) $0 $0
Baker Bishop (Board Member) $0 $0
Brys Stephens (Board Member) $0 $0
David Dibenedetto (Board Member) $0 $0
Angel Postell (Board Member) $0 $0
Beezer Molten (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$116,195
Expenses
$141,734
Net Income
-$25,539
Net Assets
$5,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,622
84.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,573
16.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,357
Total Liabilities $5,881
Net Assets $5,476

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$38,362
Expenses
$38,003
Net Income
$359
Net Assets
$3,052
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,871
62.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,491
37.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,052
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,052

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$24,480
Expenses
$21,787
Net Income
$2,693
Net Assets
$2,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $24,480
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,693
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,693

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