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LOWER SANTA CRUZ RIVER ALLIANCEINC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 272673929 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.santacruzalliance.org
revenue
$90K
expenses
$97K
net assets
$5K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND SECURE A REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL SOLUTION AND OTHER SUCH RIVER-SHED RELATED REGIONAL ENHANCEMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RECREATIONAL AMENITIES, ECO-SYSTEM RESTORATION, NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE PRESERVATION, AND THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, FOR THE LOWER SANTA CRUZ RIVER BASIN AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit coalition focused on flood risk management and watershed protection along the lower Santa Cruz River in Arizona. Works with local governments, tribal nations, and water agencies to address catastrophic flooding threats exacerbated by rapid population growth in Pinal County. Addresses infrastructure vulnerability and regional planning for flood mitigation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Flood Risk Advocacy
Coordinates regional advocacy efforts to address flood risks along the lower Santa Cruz River, focusing on infrastructure protection and emergency preparedness
Watershed Planning
Facilitates collaboration among member agencies to develop comprehensive watershed management strategies for the lower Santa Cruz River basin
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • River and Stream Monitoring 3 activities
    • Assess and communicate impacts of Santa Cruz River flooding
      Documents and disseminates information on the widespread damage caused by Santa Cruz River floods, including aerial evacuations, destruction of infrastructure, and environmental degradation.
    • Distribute multimedia resources on Santa Cruz River flooding
      Produces and shares video documentation of historical flood events (e.g., Maricopa in 1983, 1993, and 2006), makes flood footage downloadable, and shares a GIS flyover visualization of the flood plain and historical flooding in collaboration with Pinal County and the Gila River Indian Community.
    • Document and analyze historical flood events on the Santa Cruz River
      Conducts research to document the frequency and impact of major flood events on the Santa Cruz River, noting 34 significant floods since the late 1800s, with 6 of the 7 largest occurring in the last 50 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$90K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVEN W BLOCH PRESIDENT CE 28 $75K
board members · 3
  • ANTHONY SMITH — TREASURER
  • BRIAN M BETCHER — SECRETARY
  • MARK KILLIAN — BOARD CHAIRM
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Central Arizona Project Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • City of Casa Grande Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • City of Maricopa Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Gila River Indian Community Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Gila River Indian Community Partner — Provided video footage of 1993 flooding in the Gila and Santa Cruz Rivers for public dissemination.
  • Green Reservoir Flood Control District Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Maricopa Flood Control District Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Office of Governor Jan Brewer Partner — Hosted Governor Jan Brewer as a special guest for an event focused on the Lower Santa Cruz River.
  • Pinal County Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Pinal County Partner — Provided the Santa Cruz River Flood Plain GIS Flyover for sharing by the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance.
  • Pinal County Flood Control District Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Pinal County Government Alliance Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Pinal Partnership Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Salt River Project Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Sonak Solar Project Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Sunny Mesa Realty Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance
  • Tohono O’odham Nation Partner — Member of the Lower Santa Cruz River Alliance