Friends Of The Verde River
- Assets
- $835.7k
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Cottonwood, AZ
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 45-2927355
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Verde River is located in Cottonwood, AZ. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends Of The Verde River employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Verde River 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 06/2023, Friends Of The Verde River generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 6 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 WORK COLLABORATIVELY FOR A HEALTHY FLOWING VERDE RIVER SYSTEM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES SUSTAINING FLOWS PROGRAMS AIM TO KEEP MORE WATER IN THE RIVERS AND CREEKS OF THE VERDE WATERSHED. IN FY23, THE RIVER FRIENDLY LIVING IS A PROGRAM CERTIFIED 15 HOMES, FIVE BUSINESSES, ONE FARM, AND ONE BUILDING OR DEVELOPMENT AS RIVER FRIENDLY." WE AWARDED 10,000 IN SMALL GRANTS TO FIVE HOMEOWNERS AND FOUR ORGANIZATIONS OR BUSINESSES FOR PROJECTS THAT IMPROVED THE RIVER FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THE VERDE RIVER EXCHANGE, WE KEPT 10.9 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER IN THE VERDE RIVER.
ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION. THE VERDE RIVER SUPPORTS IMPORTANT UNIQUE WATER-DEPENDENT ECOSYSTEMS IN ARIZONA. OVER 270 SPECIES OF BIRDS, 94 SPECIES OF MAMMALS, 76 SPECIES OF NATIVE AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES, AND COUNTLESS INVERTEBRATES USE THE VERDE RIVER SYSTEM AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE CYCLES. FRIENDS OF THE VERDE RIVER WORKS WITH MEMBERS OF THE VERDE WATERSHED RESTORATION COALITION (VWRC), A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT UNITING PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND AGENCIES WITH A COMMON INTEREST IN THE HEALTH OF THE VERDE RIVER WATERSHED. IN FY23 WE MONITORED AND TREATED 2,197 ACRES OF HABITAT, HELD VOLUNTEER EVENTS, AND WORKED WITH 12 NEW PRIVATE LANDOWNERS.
NATURE PARKS AND OTHER SIMILAR PROMOTING COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP. THE VERDE RIVER LINKS PEOPLE TOGETHER, IMPROVING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AROUND NATURE. VERDE WATER WATCHERS, A NEW GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS THAT IS MONITORING WATER POLLUTION IN LOWER OAK CREEK, COLLECTED 227 WATER SAMPLES OVER THE YEAR BY VOLUNTEERS WORKING 181 VOLUNTEER HOURS. DURING THE 2023 VERDE BIOBLITZ, 587 PARTICIPANTS MADE 5,928 OBSERVATIONS OF 1,076 ANIMALS OR PLANTS OVER TWO WEEKS IN APRIL, ADVANCING OUR KNOWLEDGE AND ENGAGING YOUTH IN NATURE. ABOUT PEOPLE 300 REGISTERED FOR THE VERDE VALLEY BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL, FOUR DAYS OF BIRDING TRIPS AND WORKSHOPS CENTERED IN COTTONWOOD. OVER 100 PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED DURING FY23.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeni O' Callaghan President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jennifer Diffley Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jeanne Swarthout Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tony Gioia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Anne Buzzard Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Dick Lynch Director | Trustee | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Longfellow Excavating Llc Conservation | 6/29/23 | $121,900 |
Verde Earth Technology Llc Conservation | 6/29/23 | $180,600 |
Conservation Legacy Conservation | 6/29/23 | $119,250 |
Huges Contracting Llc Conservation | 6/29/23 | $108,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $5,020 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $50,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $697,624 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $308,840 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,870 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,061,984 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $739,940 |
| Investment income | $168 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $57,655 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $10,864 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,281 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,871,892 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,500 |
| 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. | $93,738 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,277 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $455,423 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,927 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,438 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $630 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $771,780 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,785 |
| Office expenses | $89,880 |
| Information technology | $49,085 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,593 |
| Travel | $8,067 |
| 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 | $13,139 |
| Insurance | $16,716 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,675,709 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $446,341 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,882 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $232,800 |
| 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 | $8,844 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,888 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,938 |
| Total assets | $835,693 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,348 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $132,102 |
| 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 | $24,998 |
| Total liabilities | $200,448 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $562,277 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,968 |
| 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 | $835,693 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Verde River has awarded $31,519 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AZ VETERANS DONATION FUND PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $9,707 |
ONE FOR THE VERDE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $21,812 |