Friends Of The Rouge
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Plymouth, MI
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-2672879
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Rouge is located in Plymouth, MI. The organization was established in 1987. 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. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Rouge employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Rouge 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Rouge generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESTORE, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1.THE ROUGE EDUCATION PROJECT (REP) IS A 36-YEAR-OLD NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MODEL WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION AND PROVIDES MEANINGFUL SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GET FURTHER INVOLVED WITH STEWARDING THEIR HOMETOWN RIVER. 2.WATERSHED MONITORING ENGAGES HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN IMMERSIVE SCIENCE EDUCATION WHILE THEY OBSERVE, LISTEN, AND STUDY BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES (AQUATIC INSECTS), FROGS AND TOADS, FISH POPULATIONS AND HABITAT THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. LOCAL RESIDENTS BECOME CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AND COLLECT CRITICAL DATA THAT FOTR PROVIDES TO A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER OVER TIME. 3.RIVER RESTORATION WORK ACROSS THE WATERSHED INCLUDES RIPARIAN CORRIDOR AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS HANDS-ON IMPLEMENTATION AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION SUCH AS RAIN GARDENS. 4.THE EXPANDING TRAILS PROGRAM AIMS TO DEVELOP A 29-MILE WATER TRAIL ALONG THE LOWER AND MAIN STEMS OF THE ROUGE RIVER ALONG WITH PARALLELED GREENWAY (BIKE/WALK TRAILS) ACCESS WITH SHARED TRAILHEADS. UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE KAYAK LAUNCHES CREATE EQUITABLE ACCESS - ESPECIALLY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED, MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.
RAIN BARREL AND NATIVE MICHIGAN PLANT SALES - FOR WATERSHED RESIDENTS TO MANAGE STORMWATER ON THEIR PROPERTIES. RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATIONS REDUCE RAINWATER RUNOFF BY PROVIDING TEMPORARY STORMWATER STORAGE WHERE IT WILL BE CLEANED, COOLED, INFILTRATED INTO THE GROUND, AND TRANSPIRED BY THE NATIVE PLANTS. RAIN GARDENS HELP TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF FLOODING AND THE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT. MANY ADDITIONAL BENEFITS RESULT FROM THE EXISTENCE OF RAIN GARDENS INCLUDING HABITAT CREATION FOR INSECTS AND POLLINATORS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO QUALITY OF LIFE FOR URBAN RESIDENTS. THE GARDENS ALSO RESTORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LAND AND WATER. RAIN BARRELS PROVIDE THE SAME STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BENEFITS OF RAIN GARDENS BY COLLECTING RAINWATER, KEEPING IT OUT OF THE STORM DRAINS, AND PROVIDING A SOURCE OF WATER FOR FLORA AND FAUNA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marie Mccormick Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $99,472 |
Jessica Eiland Anders President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alice Bailey Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Carol Snodgrass Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gerry Van Acker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Draus PHD Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $40,142 |
| Fundraising events | $142,462 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $14,504 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,037,898 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,235,006 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40,042 |
| Investment income | $16,802 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,583 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$52,332 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,273,101 |
| 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. | $99,472 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,905 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $985,735 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,344 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,434 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,901 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,600 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,126 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,166 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,107 |
| Information technology | $30,083 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,521 |
| Travel | $18,765 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,433 |
| Interest | $186 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,879 |
| Insurance | $18,877 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,939,802 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,858 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,519 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,995,344 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,026 |
| 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 | $11,095 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $183,641 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $496,137 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $184,387 |
| Total assets | $3,263,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,755 |
| 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 | $185,237 |
| Total liabilities | $278,992 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$27,456 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,011,471 |
| 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 | $3,263,007 |