Mission
To restore the health of the Elizabeth River by working with our neighbors, businesses, and governments.
Public Charity
The Elizabeth River Project
The Elizabeth River Project is a Public Charity headquartered in Norfolk, VA. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $3.5M revenue, $4.1M expenses, $13.2M total assets. 107 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $11.1M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 541663058
Norfolk, VA
Alliances & Advocacy
NTEE: C01
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.5M
Total Expenses$4.1M
Total Assets$13.2M
Grant Records107
Funding Total$11.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Elizabeth River Project
How The Elizabeth River Project divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$73
Programs
the work itself
$21
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $73 for programs
$73
The Elizabeth River Project advanced its mission through restoration, education, and resilience programs across Hampton Roads
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ENVIRONMENT
$208,950
GROWING A GREEN BLUE GENERATION THAT PROTECTS THE ELIZABETH RIVER
$35,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,049
RESTORING ELIZABETH RIVER TRIBUTARIES & OYSTERS
$1,184,189
ENVIRONMENT
$345,400
Showing up to 5 of 107 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PR, Marketing, & Education Chair
Aimee Batten
Board Member
Burr Henderson
Board Member
David White
Vice-President
Dr Javaune Adams-Gaston
Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
Dr Maynard Schaus
Board Member
Herb Haneman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.5M | $4.1M | $13.2M |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $4.0M | $13.9M |
| 2023 | $3.0M | $3.6M | $15.5M |
| 2022 | $4.8M | $3.1M | $15.5M |
| 2021 | $7.5M | $2.4M | $12.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $7.5M to $3.5M (-54%), with total assets most recently reported at $13.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.