Klamath River Renewal Corporation
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Klamath River Renewal Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 2016, with $49,804,763 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
2001 Addison St 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704 EIN 81-2761910 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$49.8M
▼ 74.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$72.3M
Net assets
$56.2M
Employees
6
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Klamath River Renewal Corporation: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -45% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Klamath River Renewal Corporation: 9 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Klamath River Renewal Corporation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Klamath River Renewal Corporation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of the klamath river renewal corporation (krrc) is to restore (continued on schedule o) the klamath river and reestablish its natural vitality so that it can support all communities in the region.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2001 Addison St 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA, 94704
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29.1M (FY2016) to $49.8M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $56.2M
Operating margin
-45.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59.1M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$56.2M
Salaries & benefits
$1.7M
2% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,804,763▼74.5% | $72,321,334▼66.0% | $56,156,547▼28.6% | $59,140,889▼42.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $195,531,199▲86.5% | $212,790,245▲236% | $78,655,829▼18.1% | $103,633,627▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,835,513▲357% | $63,380,522▲345% | $96,003,911▲76.3% | $106,367,203▲89.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $22,922,439▼46.1% | $14,230,870▼34.8% | $54,450,269▲19.0% | $56,162,353▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,537,109▲450% | $21,817,189▼38.7% | $45,766,115▲82.7% | $47,329,162▲70.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,737,995▼77.2% | $35,565,415▲72.0% | $25,046,195▼52.6% | $27,812,653▼51.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $33,988,221▲16.7% | $20,679,125▲432% | $52,873,615▲110% | $57,716,245▲113% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,122,419 | $3,884,580 | $25,237,839 | $27,131,435 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Mark Bransom — $419,384 (0.58% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bransom | Ceo | 40 | $419,384 |
| Laura Hazlett | Coo/cfo | 40 | $390,870 |
| Kristin Silva | Controller | 40 | $147,493 |
| Olivia Mahony | Manager, Board & Special Projects | 40 | $140,102 |
| Amy Cordalis | Director | 3 | — |
| Brian Johnson | Director | 3 | — |
| Glen Spain | Director | 3 | — |
| Gov Theodore Kulongoski | Director | 3 | — |
| James Root | Director | 3 | — |
| Kristin Peer | Secretary/treasurer | 7 | — |
| Krystyna Wolniakowski | President | 7 | — |
| Laura Rose Day | Director | 3 | — |
| Leon Szeptycki | Director | 3 | — |
| Lester Snow | Director | 3 | — |
| Michael Carrier | Director | 3 | — |
| Natalie Arroyo | Director | 3 | — |
| Ricardo Cano | Director | 3 | — |
| Wendy Ferris | Vice President | 7 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Infrastructure West Co | Construction-design & Build | $122,639,955 |
| Resource Environmental Solutions LLC | Environmental Restoration | $14,769,999 |
| Mcmillen Inc | Owner's Representative | $6,412,462 |
| Aecom Technical Services | Technical Representative | $2,000,626 |
| Custom Crushing Industries Inc | Other Contract Work | $1,083,908 |
Grants received · $344K total
4 grants to Klamath River Renewal Corporation totaling $344K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $99,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $9,611 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2021 | $195,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Klamath River Renewal Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Klamath River Renewal Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-2761910, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Klamath River Renewal Corporation's EIN?
- Klamath River Renewal Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-2761910.
- How much revenue does Klamath River Renewal Corporation report?
- Klamath River Renewal Corporation reported $49,804,763 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Klamath River Renewal Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- Klamath River Renewal Corporation spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Klamath River Renewal Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Klamath River Renewal Corporation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Klamath River Renewal Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Klamath River Renewal Corporation's latest Form 990 is $419,384, paid to Mark Bransom (Ceo).
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Data for Klamath River Renewal Corporation (EIN 81-2761910) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.