Urban Rivers Inc
Urban Rivers inc., an Illinois not-for-profit organization, transforms urban waterways into wildlife sanctuaries, and provides opportunity for residents of all backgrounds to connect with nature in new and meaningful ways.
Urban Rivers Inc at a glance
In short: Urban Rivers Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,167,996
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated November 2026.
Who Urban Rivers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North River Commission ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North River Commission Chicago, IL | Programming Associated with the River Park Installation/Project. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,167,996 | $989,872 | $563,847 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $749,152 | $739,377 | $523,113 | — | — |
| 2022 | $80,836 | $652,771 | $575,566 | — | — |
| 2021 | $23,075 | $242,923 | $284,722 | — | — |
| 2020 | $93,151 | $288,932 | $238,801 | — | — |
About Urban Rivers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Urban Rivers Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban Rivers Inc is led by Nick Wesley, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nick Wesley
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Josh Yellin
Chairman of the Board
Vice President → Chairman of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Beau D'arch
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Olson
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Willink
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Blakey
Board of Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Damato
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $36K (2024)
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 $57K, to Nick Wesley (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Urban Rivers Inc
How much does Urban Rivers Inc give each year?
Urban Rivers Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Urban Rivers Inc?
Urban Rivers Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $990K.
What is Urban Rivers Inc?
Urban Rivers Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Urban Rivers Inc operate?
Urban Rivers Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Urban Rivers Inc's EIN?
Urban Rivers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5528536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
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Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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