Friends Of The Colorado River Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $564.3k
- Revenue
- $653.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 09/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 74-2631397
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Colorado River Foundation Inc, operating under the name Colorado River Alliance, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Colorado River Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado River Alliance 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 06/2022, Colorado River Alliance generated $653.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $491.5k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SECURE THE VITALITY OF THE TEXAS COLORADO RIVER THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEXAS COLORADO RIVER MOBILE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: LAUNCHED IN 2015, THE TEXAS COLORADO RIVER MOBILE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY STEM FIELD-TRIP EXPERIENCE TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEXAS WATER STEWARDS. HOUSED IN A 40-FOOT TRAILER, THE IMMERSIVE, MUSEUM-QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE IS A WATERY WORLD WHERE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MERGE TO ENCOURAGE CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION REGARDING OUR PRECIOUS RESOURCE - WATER. INTERACTIVE MODELS ENGAGE AND INSTRUCT, INSPIRING STUDENTS TO TAKE PERSONAL ACTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CONSERVING WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE COLORADO RIVER ALLIANCE CONVENES AND ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE RIVER BASIN IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER AND OUR COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WATERWAY CLEANUPS AND RESTORATION WORK SUCH AS THE ANNUAL LAKE TRAVIS CLEAN-UP AND SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMMING SUCH AS THE RIVER REFLECTIONS.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT REDBUD CENTER: THE COLORADO ALLIANCE LEADS TOURS AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING AT THE WILKERSON CENTER FOR COLORADO RIVER EDUCATION AT REDBUD CENTER IN WEST AUSTIN. OWNED BY LCRA, THE FIVE-ACRE RIVERSIDE GROUNDS FEATURES EXHIBITS THAT DEMONSTRATES THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE TEXAS COLORADO RIVER. INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURES REVEAL HOW FLOODING AND WATER SUPPLY IS MANAGED BY THE HIGHLAND LAKES AND DAM SYSTEM. RAINWATER CAN BE CONSERVED AND PROTECTED. THE GROUNDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE COLORADO RIVER ALLIANCE INCLUDE EXHIBIT AND GROUNDS EXPLORATION, DOCENT LED TEKS ALIGNED ACTIVITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE GAIN ANALYSIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adrienne Longenecker Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $101,000 |
John Erskine Pres. | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Walker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chip Bray Tres. | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Cox Dir. (jul 21 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Breck Harrison Dir. | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,750 |
| Fundraising events | $444,020 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $130,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $130,041 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $108,591 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $720,911 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $600 |
| 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 | -$70,003 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,420 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $653,928 |
| 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. | $123,010 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,117 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $150,869 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,572 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,814 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,153 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,348 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,302 |
| Office expenses | $27,434 |
| Information technology | $16,471 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $14,051 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,885 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,218 |
| Insurance | $10,087 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $491,519 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $478,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,300 |
| 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 | $27,013 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,548 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $564,261 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,145 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $32,000 |
| 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 | $63,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $440,483 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,633 |
| 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 | $564,261 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Colorado River Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $27.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greenwood Forest Fund Inc Houston, TX | $1,412,340 | $1,023,038 |
Illinois No 3 Foundation Artesia, NM | $14,230,230 | $1,464,668 |
Environmental Fund For Texas Austin, TX | $1,616,031 | $871,971 |
A Rocha Usa Inc Fredricksburg, TX | $336,734 | $827,733 |
Friends Of The Colorado River Foundation Inc Austin, TX | $564,261 | $653,928 |
Cca Texas Fund Houston, TX | $12,703,786 | $347,563 |
Great Outdoors Fund Dallas, TX | $73,389 | $230,171 |
Vaterstetten Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $808,613 | $499 |
Society For Serengeti Ecosystem Conservation Houston, TX | $18,215 | $0 |
Trust U-W William Brigham Dallas, TX | $0 | $43,500 |
Wichita Falls Streams And Valleys Inc Wichita Falls, TX | $146,596 | $0 |
Louisiana Forestry Foundation Alexandria, LA | $3,421,510 | $431,466 |