Friends Of The Eel River
- Assets
- $544.8k
- Revenue
- $331.5k
- Investments
- $125.3k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- Founding
- 02/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0423026
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Eel River is located in Arcata, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 Eel River employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Eel 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Eel River generated $331.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $393.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
FRIENDS OF THE EEL RIVER'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE EEL RIVER WATERSHED AND ITS FISHERIES. FRIENDS OF THE EEL RIVER'S KEYSTONE PRIORITY OVER THE NEXT DECADE IS TO RESTORE FISH PASSAGE TO THE EEL RIVER HEADWATERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAM REMOVAL: FOER CONTINUED WORKING TO ENSURE TIMELY REMOVAL OF THE TWO POTTER VALLEY PROJECT DAMS IN THE EEL RIVER HEADWATERS AND RESTORE SALMONID ACCESS TO PRIME SPAWNING AND REARING HABITAT.
ESTUARY AND LOWER RIVER: FOER PURSUED PUBLIC TRUST LITIGATION AGAINST HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOR FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT SURFACE FLOWS IMPACTED BY GROUNDWATER EXTRACTION IN THE LOWER EEL BASIN, WE ALSO HIGHLIGHTED AND SUPPORTED EXCELLENT RESTORATION WORK IN THE ESTUARY.
PROTECTING EEL RIVER SPECIES: FOER CONTINUED TO SUPPORT GENETIC RESEARCH INTO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUMMER STEELHEAD AND TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS FROM OUR CANNABIS MITIGATION GRANT FUND ADMINISTERED THROUGH HUMBOLDT COUNTY WERE PUT TO APPROPRIATE USE ON PROJECTS THAT WOULD REDUCE SEDIMENT AND BENEFIT AQUATIC SPECIES IN SENSITIVE HABITAT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Belchik President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Astrue Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Virginia Graziani Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Drevet Hunt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Lovelace Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Shaw Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $325,615 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $325,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,491 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $443 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $331,549 |
| 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. | $160,686 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,238 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,387 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,924 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,246 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $76,215 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,801 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,948 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,097 |
| Information technology | $5,356 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,975 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,834 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,169 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $393,213 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,885 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $413,716 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $338 |
| 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 | $1,534 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $125,329 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $544,802 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,070 |
| 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 | $10,070 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $534,732 |
| 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 | $544,802 |