Smith River Alliance Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Smith River Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Crescent City, California, registered in 1980, with $7,030,680 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 2129, Crescent City, CA, 95531 EIN 94-2650838 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.0M
▲ 164.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.7M
Net assets
$5.2M
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 Smith River Alliance Inc— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +19% 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 Smith River Alliance Inc: 11 mo reserves · +19% 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 Smith River Alliance Inc— 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 Smith River Alliance Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2129, Crescent City, CA, 95531
- City
- Crescent City
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $544K (FY2015) to $7.0M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $884KNet assets $5.2M
Operating margin
19.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.0M
Total liabilities
$884K
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,030,680▲165% | $5,673,264▲161% | $5,160,195▲35.7% | $6,044,397▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,657,223▲65.6% | $2,176,679▲38.1% | $3,802,779▲14.5% | $4,629,588▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,605,086▲25.2% | $1,576,415▲20.8% | $3,322,235▼6.1% | $3,473,588▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,281,944▲1.8% | $1,305,286▲20.3% | $3,539,847▼0.7% | $3,757,093▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,259,596▲79.4% | $1,084,675▲44.7% | $3,563,189▲5.2% | $3,735,983▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $702,071▲42.0% | $749,351▲22.5% | $3,388,268▼1.4% | $3,529,717▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $494,339▼5.9% | $611,898▼32.0% | $3,435,548▼3.6% | $3,465,548▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $525,125▲10.0% | $900,411▲28.1% | $3,562,180▼9.5% | $3,631,208▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $477,173▼12.3% | $702,632▲11.8% | $3,937,466▼5.4% | $3,956,113▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $543,795 | $628,340▼69.5% | $4,162,925▲309% | $4,283,419▲56.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,058,139▲87.6% | $1,017,767▲23.2% | $2,731,158▲78.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,097,269 | $826,308 | $1,529,842 | 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 · $818K total
17 grants to Smith River Alliance Inc totaling $818K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,118 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Elk creek wetland designs protect coho salmon | 2023 | $52,384 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Hoodenpyl property acquisition | 2023 | $42,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Restoration grant | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $13,490 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $11,038 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation | 2017 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Smith River Alliance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Smith River Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2650838, based in Crescent City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Smith River Alliance Inc's EIN?
- Smith River Alliance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2650838.
- How much revenue does Smith River Alliance Inc report?
- Smith River Alliance Inc reported $7,030,680 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Smith River Alliance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Smith River Alliance Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Smith River Alliance Inc (EIN 94-2650838) 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.