Nonprofit · EIN 75-3001587
BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10459
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,070,484 | $2,124,928 | $945,556 | $2,617,642 | $172,662 | $2,444,980 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,981,009 | $2,161,322 | -$180,313 | $1,658,852 | $166,068 | $1,492,784 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,760,737 | $1,950,688 | -$189,951 | $1,878,301 | $188,464 | $1,689,837 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,988,351
- of which government grants
- $676,256
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16,005
- Other revenue
- $66,128
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $54,854
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $162,621
- Other salaries and wages
- $955,921
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,432,508
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $1,633
- Program services (functional)
- $1,421,925
- Management and general (functional)
- $360,040
- Fundraising (functional)
- $342,963
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,658,852
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,617,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $172,662
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,444,980
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,008
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $828,855
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,616,125
- Gross receipts
- $3,101,821
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 1,429
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDDHARTHA SANCHEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $130,190 | $32,432 |
| NILKA MARTELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCLAUGHLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VAZUEZ IRIZARRY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN STRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BYRON | BOARD & GOVERNANCE COMMITT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAARTEN DE KADT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJI KALRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MASHIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIELLA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHUFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDDHARTHA SANCHEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $98,988 | $27,382 |
| NILKA MARTELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCLAUGHLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VAZUEZ IRIZARRY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN STRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BYRON | BOARD & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAARTEN DE KADT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJI KALRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIT LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MASHIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE PERINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIELLA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHUFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA CONTE | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR Officer | 35 | $92,811 |
| NILKA MARTELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCLAUGHLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ETHAN STRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RAJI KALRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN MASHIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE PERINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN BYRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIT LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SHUFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAFAEL BARBOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAARTEN DE KADT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIAN VAZUEZ IRIZARRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1490 SHERIDAN BLVD, BRONX, NY 10459-4471
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NILKA MARTELL, 1490 SHERIDAN BOULEVARD, BRONX, NY 10459
- Signed the 990
- NILKA MARTELL, CHAIR
- Phone
- (718) 430-4665
- Website
- WWW.BRONXRIVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SAX ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE SERVES AS A COORDINATED VOICE FOR THE RIVER AND WORKS IN HARMONIOUS PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT, IMPROVE AND RESTORE THE BRONX RIVER CORRIDOR SO THAT IT CAN BE A HEALTHY ECOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITIES THROUGH WHICH THE RIVER FLOWS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ALLIANCE'S OUTREACH DEPARTMENT HOSTED FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS FEATURING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH UNIQUE NATURE. OVER 1,200 PEOPLE PADDLED ON NYC'S ONLY FRESHWATER RIVER AS PART OF OUR FREE, LOW-COST, AND CHARTERED PADDLES. FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER, WE HOSTED WEEKLY GARDENING AND TRASH PICKUP EVENTS AND HELD MANY LARGER EVENTS INCLUDING EVENTS ON EARTH DAY, CITY OF WATER DAY, AND MORE - TOTALING OVER 4,700 PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $388,259 · grants $2,000 · revenue $8,194
- IN 2025, THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM HOSTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOUR CONSERVATION CREW APPRENTICES, WHO RECEIVED HANDS-ON TRAINING IN URBAN FORESTRY AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SKILLS. THE CREW ALONG WITH VOLUNTEERS PLANTED MORE THAN 2,300 NATIVE TREES AND PLANTS, REMOVED CHOKING, INVASIVE VEGETATION, AND MAINTAINED NAVIGABILITY OF THE BRONX RIVER, INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF 17 TONS OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS.Expenses $273,653
- IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTINUED THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP FOR STUDENTS (EELS) INTERNSHIP THAT ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN COLLEGE-CREDIT BEARING STEM INTERNSHIPS FOCUSED ON THE BRONX RIVER. EELS CONDUCT HANDS-ON PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECTS WHILE BEING MENTORED BY EXPERTS IN VARIOUS STEM FIELDS. WE ALSO CONTINUED BOBCATS (BUILDING ON BETTER CAREERS AND TRAININGS), AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PARTNER FANNIE LOU HAMER HIGH SCHOOL. IN 2025, WE ENABLED 200+ EDUCATORS & 1,200+ STUDENTS TO USE THE BRONX RIVER AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM.Expenses $196,091 · revenue $4,152
- IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE WORKED TO KEEP THE RIVER CLEAN, REDUCE POLLUTION, RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITATS, CREATING AND ACTIVATING MANY WATERFRONT PARKS AND GREENWAY CONNECTIONS. WE LED OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TRIPS WITH CHILDREN, DRAWING THOUSANDS OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE BY WALKING, PADDLING, CYCLING, AND GARDENING. THE BRONX RIVER FOODWAY - NYC'S ONLY EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL FORAGING GARDEN IN A PUBLIC PARK - WAS HIGHLIGHTED BY A DEDICATED COORDINATOR AND RESIDENT ARTIST WHO SHARED NATURAL REMEDIES, FORAGING TECHNIQUES, AND THE MANY BENEFITS OF THE PLANTS GROWN.THE FOODWAY PROGRAM AND TEAM ACTIVATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE AROUND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL PRACTICES, HEALTHY FOOD PRODUCTION AND PREPARATION, HERBAL REMEDIES, INTEGRATING NATURE INTO ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. THE FOODWAY TEAM, AN ALLIANCE ADVISORY BODY MADE UP OF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, GUIDES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN THE FOODWAY AND SETS PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES. IN 2025, THE ALLIANCE COORDINATED WITH PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE BRONX RIVER INTERMUNICIPAL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN, A 10 YEAR PLAN THAT GUIDES PRIORITY RESTORATION PROJECTS ALONG THE RIVER.THE ECOLOGY PROGRAM CONTINUED STAFF AND VOLUNTEER WATER QUALITY MONITORING EFFORTS TESTING FOR BACTERIA IN THE RIVER, FINDING THAT DESPITE DROUGHT CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF THE YEAR BACTERIA WAS STILL HIGHER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS.Expenses $563,922 · grants $52,854 · revenue $33,353
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-3001587
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,617,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,101,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,070,484 | $2,124,928 | $2,617,642 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,981,009 | $2,161,322 | $1,658,852 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,760,737 | $1,950,688 | $1,878,301 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,685,082 | $1,454,098 | $2,021,349 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-3001587).
Questions about BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC is 75-3001587.
- Is BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NILKA MARTELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,190 (SIDDHARTHA SANCHEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,070,484, expenses of $2,124,928 and total assets of $2,617,642 at year end.
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