Delaware Riverkeeper Network
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network champions the rights of our communities to a Delaware river and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network at a glance
In short: Delaware Riverkeeper Network gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,899
- +96.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,450
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,450
- Total assets
- $2,334,572
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Delaware Riverkeeper Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urbanpromise Trenton Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urbanpromise Trenton Inc Trenton, NJ | Water quality - sub grant to reimburse wages and supplies | $25,449 |
| New Jersey Tree Foundation Medford, NJ | Tree Maintenance | $7,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,334,572 | $1,684,234 | $2,311,297 | $32,899 | 2 | $2,959 |
| 2023 | $3,050,763 | $2,302,842 | $2,349,905 | $16,719 | 1 | $2,318 |
| 2022 | $3,109,020 | $3,021,028 | $2,406,803 | — | — | $1,658 |
| 2021 | $2,263,203 | $2,510,887 | $2,204,683 | — | — | $2,095 |
| 2020 | $1,627,891 | $2,338,267 | $2,504,779 | — | — | $2,041 |
About Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Based on IRS filings
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is a public charity, based in Bristol, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is led by Jesse D. Thornburg, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jesse D. Thornburg
Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Van Rossum
The Delaware Riverkeeper
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $89K (2024)
Janine Bauer Esq.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Meek
Board Member
Chairman → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aisha Al Muid
Board Member
Board Memebr → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Mikowychok
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Rai Merchant
Board Member
Board Memebr → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Ruffin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christina Perrone (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James P. Gutekunst (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alycia Gilde Egan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert King (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Armstrong (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Maya Van Rossum (The Delaware Riverkeeper).
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Riverkeeper Network
How much does Delaware Riverkeeper Network give each year?
Delaware Riverkeeper Network gave $33K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is Delaware Riverkeeper Network?
Delaware Riverkeeper Network reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Delaware Riverkeeper Network operate?
Delaware Riverkeeper Network has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Delaware Riverkeeper Network's EIN?
Delaware Riverkeeper Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3255972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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