Friends Of The White River Inc
- Assets
- $198.3k
- Revenue
- $301.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 03/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 35-1658122
Organization Overview
Friends Of The White River Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The White River Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The White River Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Friends Of The White River Inc generated $301.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $229.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE OUR VITAL RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL INDIANA BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE WHITE RIVER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATERSHED RESTORATION PROGRAM: -REDUCE SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE, COST ESTIMATES, AND VOLUNTEER CREWS TO REMOVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ALONG THE WHITE RIVER IN PREPARATION FOR MORE TECHNICAL FOLLOW-UP WORK BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS. -CREATE DEMONSTRATION RESTORATION ZONES ALONG RIVER SCHOOL ROUTES TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE DIFFERENCES IN ACTIVE MANAGEMENT VERSUS PASSIVE MANAGEMENT. -CREATE AGREEMENTS WITH LANDOWNERS TO ENSURE RESTORED STREAMBANKS ARE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY. IN 2023 WE HAD 4 STREAM STEWARDS LANDOWNER WORKSHOPS WITH 39 PARTICIPANTS.
OUTDOOR RECREATION: RIVER SCHOOL IS AN "ON-THE-WATER" LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ADULT LEARNERS FROM DIVERSE GROUPS AND FOCUSES ON WATER QUALITY, INVERTEBRATES, WILDLIFE, WATERSHEDS AND THE PUBLIC POLICY RELATED TO THEM. IN 2023 WE SERVED ABOUT 250 PEOPLE IN 27 TRIPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAD 3 VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM DAYS WITH 33 PARTICIPANTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM: -INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PADDLING, FISHING, AND BOATING ON THE WHITE RIVER. -REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ALONG THE WHITE RIVER THROUGH INTERVENTIONS IN SOLID AND HUMAN WASTE MANAGEMENT. -ORGANIZE REGULAR RIVER CLEANUPS WHILE SEEKING DEFINITIVE SOLUTIONS TO ILLEGAL DUMPING IN NEIGHBORHOODS ADJACENT TO THE WHITE RIVER IN MARION COUNTY.- IN 2023 WE HAD 5 INDY WATER CONNECTION CAMP PROGRAM DAYS. WE HAD 106 VOLUNTEERS PARTICPATE IN THE REMOVAL OF 50 TONS OF ILLEGALLY DUMPED SOLID WASTE AT THE DOWNTOWN WHITE RIVER CLEANUP, PARTNERED WITH CITIZENS ENERGY GROUP, INDY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND KEEP INDIANAPOLIS BEAUTIFUL AND 2 WATERWAY CLEANUPS WITH OUR PARTNERS AT FRANKS PADDLESPORTS LIVERY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Mccain President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Keith Cruz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cathy Hurt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jason Dearman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dan Vallesky Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Andrew Churchill Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $45,789 |
| Fundraising events | $5,671 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $228,425 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $279,885 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,412 |
| Investment income | $671 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$170 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $301,798 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,115 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,817 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $67,746 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,004 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,853 |
| Office expenses | $108 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,480 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $365 |
| Insurance | $5,840 |
| All other expenses | $99 |
| Total functional expenses | $229,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,567 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,744 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $198,323 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,367 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $147,956 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $198,323 |