Friends Of The Lower Olentangy Watershed Flow
- Assets
- $362.3k
- Revenue
- $153.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 06/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1595880
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Lower Olentangy Watershed Flow is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1998. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Lower Olentangy Watershed Flow 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 Lower Olentangy Watershed Flow generated $153.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $69.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FLOW IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO KEEPING THE OLENTANGY RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES CLEAN AND SAFE FOR ALL TO ENJOY, THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND COORDINATION WITH LOCAL DECISION MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - GREENSPOT RAINBARREL PROGRAM TO PROMOTE RAIN HARVESTING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON STORMWATER IMPACTS TO OUR RIVER, LITTER CLEAN UPS, TREE PLANTINGS, POLLINATOR GARDENS, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND PRESENTATIONS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT WATER QUALITY. FLOW REACHES OVER 1,000 PEOPLE PER YEAR THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTER, PUBLISHED TWICE ANNUALLY. GRANT RECEIVED IN 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 AND 2021 HELPED CONTINUE WORK IN 2021 ON MULTI-YEAR PROJECTS INCLUDING GREENSPACE PLANNING AND SLYH RUN BRIDGE. SLYH RUN BRIDGE IS EXPECTED TO BE DONATED TO THE COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS IN 2022.
PLANTING - AMERICAN FOREST COUNCIL SUPPORTED WEINLAND PARK NURSERY. ADDITIONAL GRANTS SUPPORTED PLANTING OF NEW TREES IN AREAS OF THE WATERSHED THAT ARE BELOW AVERAGE CANOPY COVERAGE. SEVERAL TREE PLANTING AND HONEYSUCKLE INVASIVE SPECIES CLEAN UP EVENTS WITH OSU AND LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEER GROUPS.
HABITAT PRESERVATION - WITH GENEROUS GRANTS FROM WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY AND COLUMBUS STATE STREAM INSERTS WERE PLANNED IN 2017 AND WERE INSTALLED IN SPRING OF 2018. ADDITIONALLY, OUR EVENTS COORDINATOR COORDINATED LITTER CLEAN-UP AND INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL. ALTHOUGH FUNDING FROM 2017 WAS DEPLETED, THE BOARD COMMITTED TO CONTINUING STREAM MONITORING - LED BY THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF OHIO WATER RESOURCE CENTER, FLOW VOLUNTEERS COLLECTED DATA ON STREAM CONDUCTIVITY, CHEMISTRY AND MICROINVERTBRATE POPULATIONS IN ELEVEN TRIBUTARIES THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. TRIBUTARY SCORECARDS WERE SENT TO RESIDENTS ALONG THE TRIBUTARIES TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE QUALITY OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD STREAM. INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL - BRADFORD PEAR AND HONEYSUCKLE INVASIVE SPECIES CLEAN UP EVENTS WITH OSU AND LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEER GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Thiel Board Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Danielle Johnson Vice Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
George Williams Director, Treasurer, Chair Fiscal Committee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Deirdre Donaldson Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Amy Hill Director, Secretary And Chair Outreach And Education Committee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ellie Nowells Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $123,475 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,975 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,001 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $152,976 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $99 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,084 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $255 |
| Information technology | $5,455 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,406 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $475 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,863 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,253 |
| 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 | $77,303 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $112,009 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,828 |
| Total assets | $362,256 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,040 |
| 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 | $12,040 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $350,216 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $362,256 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Lower Olentangy Watershed Flow has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gladys Avery Foundation Wayland, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $96,457 |
| Earnings | $8,229 |
| Admin Expense | $422 |
| Net Contributions | $7,744 |
| Ending Balance | $112,008 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
West Creek Conservancy Parma, OH | $2,888,241 | $8,563,674 |
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Earth Conservancy Ashley, PA | $31,704,256 | $2,874,276 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Delaware Bay And River Cooperative Inc Linwood, PA | $4,814,583 | $3,275,578 |
Black Swamp Conservancy Perrysburg, OH | $12,036,158 | $4,862,475 |
Stream And Wetlands Foundation Lancaster, OH | $51,161,691 | $6,506,063 |
Stream Restoration Incorporated Mars, PA | $510,064 | $2,294,533 |
Schuylkill River Greenway Assn Pottstown, PA | $2,909,534 | $2,337,003 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
Mountain Watershed Association Melcroft, PA | $2,851,063 | $2,159,477 |