Save the River-save the Hills
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Save the River-save the Hills is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waterford, Connecticut, registered in 2001, with $98,781 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7 Plant Dr, Waterford, CT, 06385 EIN 06-1613767 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$99K
▼ 35.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$73K
Net assets
$264K
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 Save the River-save the Hills— 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 rating44 mo reserves · +26% 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 Save the River-save the Hills: 44 mo reserves · +26% 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 Save the River-save the Hills— 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 Save the River-save the Hills: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7 Plant Dr, Waterford, CT, 06385
- City
- Waterford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49K (FY2010) to $99K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$264K
Net assets
$264K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,781▼35.8% | $72,801▼12.1% | $264,160▲10.9% | $264,160▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $153,983▲77.0% | $82,821▲18.3% | $238,180▲42.6% | $238,180▲42.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,011▼17.5% | $69,990▲35.0% | $167,017▲11.3% | $167,017▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $105,515▲70.4% | $51,840▼37.4% | $149,995▲55.7% | $149,995▲55.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $61,909▼28.9% | $82,803▲13.8% | $96,319▼17.8% | $96,319▼17.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $87,070▲1.7% | $72,747▼8.1% | $117,213▲13.9% | $117,213▲13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $85,589▲22.7% | $79,158▲102% | $102,891▲6.7% | $102,891▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $69,758▲25.8% | $39,102▼28.3% | $96,460▲60.5% | $96,460▲60.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $55,444▼10.2% | $54,558▲3.5% | $60,087▲1.5% | $60,087▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $61,717▲26.2% | $52,703▲33.2% | $59,201▲37.3% | $59,201▲37.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $48,898 | $39,581 | $43,132 | $43,132 | 990EZ |
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 · $5,000 total
1 grant to Save the River-save the Hills totaling $5,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Save the River-save the Hills a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Save the River-save the Hills is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1613767, based in Waterford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Save the River-save the Hills's EIN?
- Save the River-save the Hills's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1613767.
- How much revenue does Save the River-save the Hills report?
- Save the River-save the Hills reported $98,781 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Save the River-save the Hills have?
- CharityIndex grades Save the River-save the Hills B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Save the River-save the Hills (EIN 06-1613767) 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.