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Savannah Riverkeeper Incorporated

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
$294k (2022)

Expenses
$334k (2022)

Total Assets
$227k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$5.32k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$293,929
Expenses
$333,708
Net Income
-$39,779
Net Assets
$221,311
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,657
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $272
0.1%
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 $57,800
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,278
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,626
Total Liabilities $5,315
Net Assets $221,311
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Di) $57,800 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kimbrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kurilla (Board Secret) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,873
Expenses
$681,885
Net Income
-$290,012
Net Assets
$284,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $286,835
73.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,505
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,593
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $106,126
27.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,984
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $181,116
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $308,608
Total Liabilities $24,435
Net Assets $284,173
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Di) $49,984 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kimbrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kurilla (Board Secret) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Memebe) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$326,231
Expenses
$373,625
Net Income
-$47,394
Net Assets
$541,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,067
93.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,834
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,806
3.9%
Sales of Assets $5,169
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,355
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,068
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,379
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $595,388
Total Liabilities $53,622
Net Assets $541,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Di) $54,068 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kimbrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kurilla (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wiedmeir (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Memebe) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$735,770
Expenses
$703,609
Net Income
$32,161
Net Assets
$697,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $698,186
94.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,647
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $14,734
2.0%
Sales of Assets $13,324
1.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,879
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $228,343
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $709,657
Total Liabilities $12,443
Net Assets $697,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Di) $48,354 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kimbrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kurilla (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wiedmeir (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Memebe) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$262,953
Expenses
$356,048
Net Income
-$93,095
Net Assets
$631,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $237,232
90.2%
Program Services $6,980
2.7%
Investment Income $3,341
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,363
3.2%
Sales of Assets $3,074
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,963
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,792
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $157,761
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $641,616
Total Liabilities $10,169
Net Assets $631,447
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Director) $51,792 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wiedmeier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kurilla (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chad Kimbrell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,147
Expenses
$333,257
Net Income
-$129,110
Net Assets
$726,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $181,468
88.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,091
14.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,022
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,610
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $106,219
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $742,676
Total Liabilities $15,733
Net Assets $726,943
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tonya Bonitatibus (Executive Director) $51,800 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert Pavey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Belin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Strickland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Baxley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wiedmeier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$160,632
Expenses
$282,546
Net Income
-$121,914
Net Assets
$827,947
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,282
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,909
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$20,571
Sales of Assets $7,274
4.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,738
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,640
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,566
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $839,244
Total Liabilities $11,297
Net Assets $827,947
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Carl (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Robert Pavey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Belin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Scott (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Strickland (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Baxley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martin Shelton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzie Williams (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wiedmeier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$683,988
Expenses
$276,418
Net Income
$407,570
Net Assets
$959,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $644,244
94.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income -$5,706
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,450
6.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,917
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $101,086
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $977,041
Total Liabilities $17,829
Net Assets $959,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George A Sancken (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne H Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Belin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Pavey (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Scott (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,295
Expenses
$183,933
Net Income
$8,362
Net Assets
$551,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $163,433
85.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,272
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,590
13.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,000
25.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,581
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $599,464
Total Liabilities $47,822
Net Assets $551,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George A Sancken (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne H Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler French (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Belin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Pavey (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Scott (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Hardin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$621,181
Expenses
$132,196
Net Income
$488,985
Net Assets
$543,280
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $603,112
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,015
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,564
36.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,000
0.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $20,583
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $669,962
Total Liabilities $126,682
Net Assets $543,280
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George A Sancken (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bubba Strickland (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jacobson (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Frank Carl (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne H Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Boardman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler French (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Hinley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wanda Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$155,137
Expenses
$107,257
Net Income
$47,880
Net Assets
$57,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,403
93.7%
Program Services $9,730
6.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
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 $33,684
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,050
Total Liabilities $9,759
Net Assets $57,291

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,528
Expenses
$117,268
Net Income
$2,260
Net Assets
$9,414
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,477
89.9%
Program Services $9,957
8.3%
Investment Income $50
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,043
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,000
50.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,181
Total Liabilities $3,767
Net Assets $9,414

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$155,489
Expenses
$162,729
Net Income
-$7,240
Net Assets
$13,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,795
78.3%
Program Services $24,863
16.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,800
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,128
Total Liabilities $5,011
Net Assets $13,117

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
2004

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.
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 Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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