GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY INC

BROOKLYN, NY, 11215 (718) 541-4378 Est. 2006 EIN 26-0681729

C32 - Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.gowanuscanalconservancy.org

Mission

Gowanus Canal Conservancy advocates and cares for ecologically sustainable parks and public spaces in the Gowanus lowlands while empowering a community of stewards. We envision a Gowanus Canal and surrounding urban environment that is clean, resilient, diverse and alive.

Financials

Total Revenue

$1,232,059

Total Expenses

$1,342,625

Net Assets

$206,719

22 employees 750 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

1.8 months Low

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↓ 14.5%

Expenses ↓ 1.7%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 91.8% Earned revenue 10.3%

Expense Breakdown

Program 52.6% Management 41.8% Fundraising 5.6%

Officers & Key Employees (22)

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Grants Received (101)

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Filing History (7 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025	$1,232,059 ↓	$1,342,625	$206,719
2022 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023	$1,234,504 ↓	$1,400,519	$242,335
2021 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022	$1,432,249 ↑	$1,377,065	$408,350
2020 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021	$598,381 ↓	$991,001	$353,166
2019 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020	$1,261,702 ↑	$932,479	$745,786
2018 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019	$1,177,577 ↑	$790,620	$416,563
2017 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018	$676,493	$762,059	$29,606