Friends Of The Columbia Gorge
- Assets
- $8.1m
- Revenue
- $724.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 07/1981
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 93-0782467
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Columbia Gorge is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of The Columbia Gorge employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Columbia Gorge 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Columbia Gorge generated $724.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENSURING THE GORGE REMAINS A VIBRANT, LIVING PLACE WONDROUS, WILD, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO. FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE WORKS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND STEWARD THE COLUMBIA GORGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION - FRIENDS WORKS TO PROTECT THE SCENIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GORGE BY PROTECTING THE AIR QUALITY, LIMITING SPRAWL, AND PROTECTING FOREST AND FARMLANDS. AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT TO FRIENDS SUCCESS HAS BEEN THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY BUILD A DIVERSE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND MOBILIZE THOUSANDS OF DEDICATED FRIENDS ACTIVISTS AND ALLIES ACROSS THE REGION.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT - A LARGE CROSS SECTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT IS CRITICAL TO PRESERVE THE COLUMBIA GORGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE, FRIENDS SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR KEY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES, EXPOSE LOCAL YOUTH TO THE GORGES WONDERS, AND ILLUSTRATE THE GORGES SIGNIFICANCE AS AN ICON OF THE PACIFIC NW AND NATIONAL TREASURE.
LEGAL - WHEN GORGE RESOURCES ARE THREATENED BY UNLAWFUL DECISIONS AND VIOLATIONS, FRIENDS EXERCISES ITS RIGHT TO IMPLEMENT SOPHISTICATED LEGAL STRATEGIES AND CUTTING-EDGE PUBLIC EDUCATION TOOLS TO PROTECT GORGE RESOURCES AND KEEP WATCH ON RECKLESS LAND DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Gorman Executive Dir. | Officer | 25 | $125,642 |
Buck Parker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geoff Carr Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Annie Munch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Joe Campbell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Baugher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $819,428 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,310 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,819,738 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $357,047 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,508,617 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $724,334 |
| 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. | $160,072 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,813 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $825,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,587 |
| Other employee benefits | $149,029 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,520 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $78,473 |
| 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 | $147,804 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,355 |
| Information technology | $101,883 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,477 |
| Travel | $23,169 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,799 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,338 |
| Insurance | $9,328 |
| All other expenses | $21,294 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,811,088 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $775,990 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,799 |
| 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 | $65,923 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,905 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,006,452 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $230,014 |
| Other assets | $32,341 |
| Total assets | $8,126,459 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $101,758 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,262 |
| 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 | $230,603 |
| Total liabilities | $337,623 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,480,280 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,308,556 |
| 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 | $8,126,459 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of The Columbia Gorge has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Franklin And Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Evans Runyan Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,791,421 |
| Earnings | -$1,143,326 |
| Net Contributions | $676,847 |
| Other Expense | $666,071 |
| Ending Balance | $7,658,871 |
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|---|---|---|
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Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |
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