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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
-12.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$328K
+54.5% YoY
Grant Count
13
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+54.5% YoY
About Waterkeeper Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $125K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,914,199 | $9,064,151 | $4,821,210 |
| Revenue | $6,423,952 | $8,822,541 | $15,198,182 |
| Expenses | $7,339,611 | $6,915,327 | $16,801,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $124,607 | $55,954 | $115,208 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cook Inletkeeper ($75,000), Coalition for Susitna Dam Alternatives ($50,000), Coastal Carolina Riverwatch ($38,120).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAYKEEPER OAKLAND, CA | WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING | $30,000 |
| BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER BUFFALO, NY | WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING | $24,000 |
| CATAWBA RIVERKEEPER FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | PURE FARMS PURE WATERS & WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING | $5,600 |
| COALITION FOR SUSITNA DAM ALTERNATIVES TALKEETNA, AK | OTHER PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| COASTAL CAROLINA RIVERWATCH MOREHEAD CITY, NC | PURE FARMS PURE WATERS | $38,120 |
| COOK INLETKEEPER HOMER, AK | OTHER PROGRAM | $75,000 |
| GOOD STEWARDS OF ROCKINGHAM DAN RIVERKEEPER STONEVILLE, NC | PURE FARMS PURE WATERS | $10,449 |
| MIAMI WATERKEEPER CORAL GABLES, FL | WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING | $25,000 |
| MOUNTAIN TRUE ASHEVILLE, NC | PURE FARMS PURE WATERS | $6,538 |
| PATUXENT RIVERKEEPER UPPER MARLBORO, MD | WATERKEEPER ORGANIZING | $12,219 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENN RINK | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| YVONNE ZAPPULLA | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| BRUCE REZNIK | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| TONYA BONITATIBUS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GORDON BROWN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KEMP BURDETTE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRUNO MONTEFERRI | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KRISTEN MOORE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHERYL NENN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BETSY NICHOLAS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MALICK SENE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LAURA TURNER SEYDEL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LESSING STERN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| THEO THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KENT WEED | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARC YAGGI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $278,187 |
| MARY BETH POSTMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 50 | $245,564 |
| DANIEL ESTRIN | GENERAL COUNSEL/ADVOCACY DIRECTOR | 40 | $209,376 |
| RACHEL COOK | CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $187,715 |
| KELLY HUNTER FOSTER | SENIOR ATTORNEY | 40 | $140,950 |
| LORI HARRISON | COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR | 40 | $131,471 |
| CHRIS WILKE | GLOBAL ADVOCACY MANAGER | 40 | $114,700 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc?
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc?
As of 2024, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc holds $7.9M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $328K in 2024.
Where does Waterkeeper Alliance Inc operate?
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington.
What size grants does Waterkeeper Alliance Inc award?
In 2024, Waterkeeper Alliance Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $328K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's EIN?
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4071318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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