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AUSABLE FRESHWATER CENTER INCORPORATED
WILMINGTON, NY · EIN 141809764 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C053 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ausablecenter.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$536K
employees
12
volunteers
100
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

ADVANCING SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP OF ADIRONDACK WATERS. ADIRONDACK STREAMS, LAKES, RIVERS, AND WETLANDSAND THE BIODIVERSITY THEY SUPPORTARE HEALTHY AND SELF-SUSTAINING. HISTORIC DAMAGE IS REPAIRED USING THE INNOVATIVE SCIENCE ND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS OF THE AUSABLE FRESHWATER CENTER. ADIRONDACK COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM AND VALUE THESE FRESHWATER SYSTEMS AND WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUSABLE FRESHWATER CENTER TO KEEP THEM HEALTHY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ausable Freshwater Center is an environmental nonprofit focused on freshwater science and stewardship in the Adirondack region of New York. It works to restore streams, protect native wildlife habitats, and improve water quality in the Ausable River watershed. The organization conducts field research, partners with communities and landowners, and promotes innovative approaches to freshwater conservation.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Stream Restoration
Field-based efforts to restore degraded streams within the Ausable watershed using science-informed techniques.
Technical Assistance and Outreach
Sharing scientific expertise with communities, municipalities, and landowners to support effective watershed management.
Water Quality Protection
Programs focused on monitoring and improving water quality in the Ausable River and its tributaries.
Wildlife Habitat Conservation
Initiatives to protect and enhance habitats for native species within freshwater ecosystems.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 3 activities
    • Employment of freshwater protection professionals
      Employs 10 full-time professionals dedicated to freshwater protection and restoration work in the Ausable watershed.
    • Restoration and protection of freshwater ecosystems
      Conducts on-the-ground stream restoration, protects native wildlife and their habitats, and safeguards water quality in the Ausable watershed. The organization has carried out these efforts for over 25 years.
    • Technical assistance for watershed management
      Provides expert guidance and support to communities, municipalities, nonprofits, landowners, and residents in the Adirondacks to advance watershed protection and restoration initiatives.
  • Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
    • Scientific research on freshwater systems
      Conducts fieldwork to study freshwater ecosystems in the Adirondacks and applies scientific findings to address environmental challenges in the Ausable watershed.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.33M96%
Program service revenue$59K4%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$716K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$766K
Cash$192K
Investments$0
Liabilities$229K
Net assets$536K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KELLEY TUCKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $109K
board members · 10
  • ANDREW WEIBRECHT — DIRECTOR
  • AUDREY HYSON — SECRETARY
  • CHARLIE WISE — TREASURER
  • CHRISTIAN BRAMMER — CHAIR
  • JOHN BRAICO — DIRECTOR
  • KATHLEEN MARTENS — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • KENNETH BROWNELL — DIRECTOR
  • LARRY MASTER — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD CONNEY — DIRECTOR
  • WALLLACE WALTERS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Adirondack communities Partner — Collaborates with local communities to maintain healthy freshwater systems.
  • Adirondack communities Partner — Collaborates with local communities to protect and restore watersheds
  • municipalities Partner — Works with municipal governments on watershed protection and restoration initiatives
  • peer nonprofits Partner — Partners with other nonprofit organizations on freshwater conservation efforts
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Science-Based Ecological Restoration
    methodology: science-based ecological restoration
    By applying innovative science and stewardship practices, the organization repairs damaged freshwater ecosystems and improves long-term ecological health, because evidence-driven interventions are more effective in producing measurable environmental recovery.
  • Strategic Partnership Model with Organizational Autonomy
    methodology: independent partnership model
    By forming targeted partnerships while maintaining organizational independence, the organization enhances operational efficiency and conservation impact, because collaboration amplifies resources without compromising strategic or scientific integrity.