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Milwaukee Riverkeeper

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 / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$616k (2023)

Expenses
$820k (2023)

Total Assets
$603k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$97.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$616,431
Expenses
$820,141
Net Income
-$203,710
Net Assets
$505,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $596,693
96.8%
Program Services $12,349
2.0%
Investment Income $5,784
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,605
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,396
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $327,905
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $603,079
Total Liabilities $97,183
Net Assets $505,896
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $90,694 $0 $0
Juan Alsace (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Boyce (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bork (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nate Bruckschen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Morley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Wolter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$919,387
Expenses
$763,640
Net Income
$155,747
Net Assets
$701,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $890,080
96.8%
Program Services $20,691
2.3%
Investment Income $3,397
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,200
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,019
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,509
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $317,445
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $746,382
Total Liabilities $44,542
Net Assets $701,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $72,218 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (President) $0 $0 $0
Juan Alsace (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bork (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Boyce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Morley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Wolter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$615,580
Expenses
$667,383
Net Income
-$51,803
Net Assets
$565,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $606,740
98.6%
Program Services $3,305
0.5%
Investment Income $5,535
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,276
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $283,619
42.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $628,523
Total Liabilities $63,401
Net Assets $565,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $88,276 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (President) $0 $0 $0
Juan Alsace (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Bork (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Keene (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Morley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Wolter (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$825,716
Expenses
$655,855
Net Income
$169,861
Net Assets
$602,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $817,041
98.9%
Program Services $4,748
0.6%
Investment Income $3,927
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,912
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,777
41.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $729,981
Total Liabilities $127,385
Net Assets $602,596
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $76,912 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (President) $0 $0 $0
Brain Spahn (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Juan Alsace (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ginster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Keene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$513,894
Expenses
$678,207
Net Income
-$164,313
Net Assets
$430,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $501,505
97.6%
Program Services $10,541
2.1%
Investment Income $1,848
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,917
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $245,907
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $528,250
Total Liabilities $97,831
Net Assets $430,419
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $79,917 $0 $2,398
Chris Daood (President) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Distefano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mustafa Emir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ginster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Keene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$774,818
Expenses
$717,001
Net Income
$57,817
Net Assets
$596,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $757,884
97.8%
Program Services $14,693
1.9%
Investment Income $2,241
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,233
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $208,852
29.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $647,046
Total Liabilities $50,790
Net Assets $596,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $78,233 $0 $0
Eric Vogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Daood (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lambert (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Distefano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mustafa Emir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ginster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sauer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Thornquist (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$618,116
Expenses
$588,955
Net Income
$29,161
Net Assets
$535,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $609,359
98.6%
Program Services $6,397
1.0%
Investment Income $2,360
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,559
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,728
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $579,492
Total Liabilities $44,242
Net Assets $535,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $83,099 $0 $0
Eric Vogel (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Daood (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lambert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Distefano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mustafa Emir (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ginster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mercuri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Sauer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$669,714
Expenses
$508,521
Net Income
$161,193
Net Assets
$501,165
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $663,558
99.1%
Program Services $3,946
0.6%
Investment Income $2,210
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,885
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $173,622
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $535,328
Total Liabilities $34,163
Net Assets $501,165
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Breceda (Executive Director) $77,885 $0 $0
Mustafa Emir (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Vogel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Daood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ginster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Handle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Martorell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Mcnair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Vogel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$510,336
Expenses
$504,828
Net Income
$5,508
Net Assets
$338,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $483,875
94.8%
Program Services $23,726
4.6%
Investment Income $2,638
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $97
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $232,350
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $383,461
Total Liabilities $45,182
Net Assets $338,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mustafa Emir (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Vogel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cincotta (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Daood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Lambert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Martorell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Spahn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Vogel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,846
Expenses
$358,634
Net Income
-$75,788
Net Assets
$336,113
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $274,526
97.1%
Program Services $4,648
1.6%
Investment Income $3,672
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $195,163
54.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $382,360
Total Liabilities $46,247
Net Assets $336,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mustafa Emir (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Vogel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Demaris Kenwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lilith Fowler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brian Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Daood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Levine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Martorell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Vogel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Wolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,310
Expenses
$459,266
Net Income
-$111,956
Net Assets
$410,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $333,609
96.1%
Program Services $11,410
3.3%
Investment Income $2,291
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,837
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,607
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,842
Total Liabilities $15,906
Net Assets $410,936

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$539,908
Expenses
$376,595
Net Income
$163,313
Net Assets
$519,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $505,303
93.6%
Program Services $28,671
5.3%
Investment Income $5,575
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $359
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,800
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,403
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $547,365
Total Liabilities $27,475
Net Assets $519,890

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,826
Expenses
$355,599
Net Income
-$55,773
Net Assets
$355,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,456
98.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,763
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,607
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,010
61.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $375,432
Total Liabilities $19,831
Net Assets $355,601

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

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 Sept.
2009

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 Sept.
2008

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 Sept.
2007

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 Sept.
2006

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 Sept.
2005

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 Sept.
2003

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 Sept.
2002

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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