Friends Of The Childrens Eternal Rainforest
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $137.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Ballwin, MO
- Founding
- 10/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0572051
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Childrens Eternal Rainforest, operating under the name Friends of the Rainforest, is located in Ballwin, MO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends of the Rainforest employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends of the Rainforest 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 12/2021, Friends of the Rainforest generated $137.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $76.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE RAINFOREST (FCER) IS COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION OF EDUCATING AND INSPIRING CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT, SUPPORT, AND EXPAND THE RAINFOREST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH/AWARENESS: FCER EXPANDED A SCIENTIFIC STUDY ABROAD CURRICULUM TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE, PEACE, TROPICAL ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS ROLE IN ALL OF THESE MAKING IT AVAILABLE GLOBALLY ONLINE. IN ADDITION, UPON REQUEST FCER PROVIDED SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN SEEKING TO BECOME ENGAGED IN LEARNING ABOUT AND SUPPORTING THE FOREST. FCER CONDUCTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES RELATING TO RAINFORESTS AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE, TROPICAL ECOLOGY, DEFORESTATION, WILDLIFE CORRIDORS AND BIODIVERSITY TO 642 STUDENTS IN 43 CLASSROOMS AND 1,376 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND 1,346 ADULTS WERE ENGAGED IN EDUCATION EFFORTS INDEPENDENT FROM THESE PRESENTATIONS. ECOTRAVEL: FCER EXPANDED A SCIENTIFIC STUDY ABROAD CURRICULUM TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING ABOUT SCIENCE, PEACE, TROPICAL ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS ROLE AND TOOK 60 STUDENTS AND ADULTS INCLUDING 2 SCHOOLS ON SCIENTIFIC STUDY TRIPS. FCER CONTINUED THIS PROGRAM IN WHICH IT LEAD 4 TRIPS TOTAL WITH 41 CHILDREN AND 19 ADJUST IN OPEN AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT TRIPS TO THE FOREST WHERE PARTICIPANTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE FOREST BY STAYING AT ITS FIELD STATIONS, LEARN ABOUT THE RAINFOREST THROUGH GUIDED INTERPRETIVE HIKES AND WILDLIFE OBSERVATION WITH EXPERIENCED NATURALISTS, AND LEARN ABOUT COSTA RICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CUISINE.
CONSERVATION: FCER PROVIDES GRANTS TO SUPPORT, PROTECT, AND EXPAND THE CHILDRENS ETERNAL RAINFOREST AND SURROUNDING REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sophie Arp Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $21,515 |
Chelsea Raiche Executive Director Prior | Officer | 20 | $18,436 |
Sarah Craig Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cara Murphy-Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Teresa Crossland Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Margaret Eisenberger Presidentchair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,369 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $123,884 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,369 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,253 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $549 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,289 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $137,105 |
| 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 | $6,385 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,755 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,154 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,942 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,071 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $767 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,624 |
| Information technology | $7,355 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,400 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $300 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $76,898 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,153 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $362 |
| 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 | $1,325 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $2,981,305 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,195 |
| Total assets | $3,214,340 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,497 |
| 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 | $8,497 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,140,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $65,689 |
| 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 | $3,214,340 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of The Childrens Eternal Rainforest has recieved totaling $46,801.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,801 |
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Iowa Storm Water Education Partnership Ames, IA | $354,044 | $245,452 |
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Macon County Conservation Foundation Decatur, IL | $1,842,472 | $319,341 |