Russian Riverkeeper
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Russian Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Healdsburg, California, registered in 1994, with $1,430,731 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1335, Healdsburg, CA, 95448 EIN 68-0321117 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 6.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$813K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Russian Riverkeeper— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +3% 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 Russian Riverkeeper: 7 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Russian Riverkeeper— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Russian Riverkeeper: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1335, Healdsburg, CA, 95448
- City
- Healdsburg
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $455K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $169KNet assets $813K
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$981K
Total liabilities
$169K
Net assets
$813K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,430,731▼6.3% | $1,381,647▼0.6% | $812,636▲8.1% | $981,394▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,526,468▲46.2% | $1,390,129▲28.5% | $752,002▲22.1% | $914,961▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,043,867▲3.5% | $1,081,567▲30.2% | $615,663▼5.8% | $815,110▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,008,403▲19.1% | $830,598▲0.9% | $653,363▲37.4% | $850,638▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $846,965▲5.8% | $822,952▲22.9% | $475,558▲5.3% | $741,603▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $800,237▼0.8% | $669,541▲5.4% | $451,545▲40.7% | $556,726▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $806,807▲49.9% | $635,463▲16.4% | $320,849▲115% | $422,095▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $538,267▲23.5% | $546,086▲29.1% | $149,505▼5.0% | $339,852▲88.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $435,755▲13.4% | $422,900▲5.8% | $157,324▲8.9% | $180,288▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $384,329▼14.0% | $399,580▲4.6% | $144,469▼9.5% | $159,276▼46.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $446,945▼1.7% | $382,083▼18.9% | $159,720▲49.0% | $295,048▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $454,797 | $470,992▲69.1% | $107,211▼3.7% | $242,058▲111% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $278,609▲0.3% | $111,347▼6.2% | $114,613▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $277,701 | $118,733 | $121,476 | 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.
Grants received · $1.3M total
45 grants to Russian Riverkeeper totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,400 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $56,550 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $44,484 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $10,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $49,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $43,900 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,500 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Environment | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Russian Riverkeeper a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Russian Riverkeeper is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0321117, based in Healdsburg, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Russian Riverkeeper's EIN?
- Russian Riverkeeper's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0321117.
- How much revenue does Russian Riverkeeper report?
- Russian Riverkeeper reported $1,430,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Russian Riverkeeper have?
- CharityIndex grades Russian Riverkeeper B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Russian Riverkeeper (EIN 68-0321117) 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.