Fox River Study Group is located in Oswego, IL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, 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. Fox River Study Group 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, Fox River Study Group generated $1.5k 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 (49.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $138.7k 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
TO MONITOR, MODEL AND RECOMMEND/IMPLEMENT WAYS TO IMPROVE FOX RIVER WATER QUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOX RIVER STUDY GROUP IS FUNDING THE FOX RIVER WATERSHED INVESTIGATION-STRATTON DAM TO THE ILLINOIS RIVER: FOX RIVER DATABASE UPDATE AND ANALYSIS OF WATER QUALITY DATA AND TRENDS, 1998-2016. THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS WILL UPDATE THE FOX RIVER WATER QUALITY DATABASE WITH ALL SUBMITTED AND OTHERWISE SOLICITED WATER QUALITY RELATED DATA THROUGH 12/31/21. ANALYZE THIS UPDATED DATABASE FOR TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL TRENDS IN NUTRIENT-RELATED WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OVER THE PERIOD 1998 THROUGH 2021.
THE FOX RIVER STUDY GROUP IS FUNDING A MONITORING PROJECT CONDUCTED BY THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS). FOR THREE SUMMER SEASONS BEGINNING IN 2016, USGS WILL CONTINUOUSLY MEASURE DO, PH, CONDUCTIVITY AND TEMPERATURE AT THE ALGONQUIN BIKE PATH BRIDGE. THIS IS A SITE WHERE THE GROUP HAS NOT MONITORED BEFORE AND THE GROUPS COMPUTER MODELS INDICATE IT IS AN AREA WHERE LOW DO LEVELS MAY OCCUR. THE RESULTS WILL BE USED TO RECALIBRATE THE GROUPS COMPUTER MODELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cynthia Skrukrud Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tom Muth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Vogt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Wilson Asst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Weiss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Linke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,464 |
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 | $1,464 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $6,800 |
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 | $110 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $138,700 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,802 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $536,761 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $618,563 |
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 | $618,563 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $618,563 |
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