Forever Our Rivers Foundation is located in Grand Junction, CO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forever Our Rivers Foundation 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 12/2022, Forever Our Rivers Foundation generated $971.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $546.1k during the year ending 12/2022.
Since 2018, Forever Our Rivers Foundation has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $399,227. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Carlson Dir, Pres Sec'y | 20 | $0 | |
Robyn Paulekas Dir, Treas | 1 | $0 | |
Donna D'angelo Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jim Francis Director | 1 | $0 | |
Chip Norton Director | 1 | $0 | |
Steve Ayers Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $953,148 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $31,467 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$14,476 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $1,000 |
| Total Revenue | $971,139 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $160,174 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $10,202 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $12,914 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $5,450 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $128,803 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $330,770 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $215,358 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $546,128 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $542,642 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $396,000 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $1,168,815 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,107,457 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,498 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,498 |
Over the last fiscal year, Forever Our Rivers Foundation has awarded $215,358 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RIVERSEDGE WEST PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $76,677 |
GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE PARTNERS PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $39,408 |
FRIENDS OF THE VERDE RIVER PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $43,650 |
GILA WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $39,898 |
COLORADO CANYONS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $4,500 |
WESTERN SLOPE CONSERVATION CENTER PURPOSE: RESTORATION | $5,000 |