Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc
- Assets
- $122.8k
- Revenue
- $187.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Winchester, VA
- Founding
- 05/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0961307
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc is located in Winchester, VA. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2021, Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc 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, Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc generated $187.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $173.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MONITOR THE WATER QUALITY OF THE SHENANDOAH RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSR MAINTAINS OPERATES & FUNDS A VA DEQ LEVEL III LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER CITIZEN SCIENTIST WATER-QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES IN-HOUSE ANALYSIS OF THE WATER SAMPLES. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES ROUTINE SAMPLING AT 99 SITES THROUGH 8 COUNTIES, 59 WATERSHEDS, AND A DRAINAGE AREA OF NEARLY 3,000 SQUARE MILES OF THE SHENANDOAH RIVER WATERSHED. THE WATER SAMPLES ARE COLLECTED BY A TEAM OF 42 DEDICATED VOLUNTEER CITIZEN-SCIENTISTS WHO ARE TRAINED & CERTIFIED BY THE FOSRS LABORATORY STAFF FOLLOWING VA DEQ APPROVED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.
FOSRS ANNUAL SUMMER E.COLI TESTING PROGRAM AT PUBLIC ACCESS & RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE FREQUENT, REAL-TIME ACCREDITED E.COLI CONCENTRATION RESULTS FOR RIVER RECREATION USERS TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT POTENTIAL ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISKS WHEN RECREATING IN THE AREAS OF THE RIVER TESTED. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES 14 HEAVILY UTILITIZED PUBLIC ACCESS & RECREATIONAL SITES ON THE SHENANDOAH RIVER LOCATED IN CLARKE, WARREN, PAGE & SHENANDOAH COUNTIES & A SITE LOCATED IN FREDERICK COUNTY ON THE OPEQUON CREEK. THE 2021 SUMMER E.COLI TESTING PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY & CONCLUDED THE LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER WITH WEEKLY TESTING BEING PERFORMED AT THE DESIGNATED SITES. THE WEEKLY QUANTITATIVE E.COLI CONCENTRATION RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON BOTH THE FOSR WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGE.
THE FOSR ACTIVELY RESPONDS TO CITIZENS, COMMUNITIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONCERNS RELATED TO WATER-QUALITY ISSUES. THE FOSR DOES THIS BY PROVIDING AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ISSUE, WATER-QUALITY TESTING, SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MONITORING PLAN AND ACTS AS A LIAISON TO BRING PARTIES TO THE TABLE TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING THE ISSUES OF CONCERN. FOSR PROVIDED GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHERS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTATION WATER-QUALITY MONITORING PROJECT(S). CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES AND ENCOURAGE GOOD STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, AND PRESENTATIONS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FOSR PROVIDED(2) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS; (5) FOR ADULTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY AND GOOD STEWARDSHIP; AND (5) INTERNSHIP/MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING AND INTERESTED IN LIMNOLOGY.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George L Ohrstrom II President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Wendy K Wright Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Mark Frondorf Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Urbie Nash Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Charles Newton Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Bernard Nagelvoort Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $26,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,149 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,623 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,299 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,388 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $108 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $187,227 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $775 |
| 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. | $65,792 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,578 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,151 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,024 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $179 |
| Office expenses | $2,215 |
| Information technology | $1,343 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,740 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $524 |
| Interest | $365 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,416 |
| Insurance | $2,626 |
| All other expenses | $727 |
| Total functional expenses | $173,555 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,642 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $11,124 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $122,766 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,463 |
| 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 | $7,486 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,949 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $111,817 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $122,766 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of The Shenandoah River Inc has recieved totaling $25,072.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
George L Ohrstom Jr Foundation Inc Harrison, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Potomac River Association Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $50 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ocean Conservancy Inc Washington, DC | $95,022,230 | $49,652,396 |
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc Annapolis, MD | $126,294,841 | $37,635,927 |
Global Fishing Watch Inc Washington, DC | $15,008,142 | $8,894,996 |
The Trust For Tomorrow Fairfield, NC | $3,019,390 | $8,833,485 |
James River Association Richmond, VA | $10,495,721 | $10,578,861 |
Restore Americas Estuaries Arlington, VA | $2,538,068 | $5,189,869 |
Shorerivers Inc Easton, MD | $2,648,829 | $4,340,458 |
Amazon Conservation Association Washington, DC | $3,109,071 | $3,028,782 |
Wine To Water Boone, NC | $5,319,856 | $5,244,290 |
Cumberland River Compact Inc Nashville, TN | $19,056,025 | $3,153,928 |
Waterways Council Inc Washington, DC | $2,198,017 | $3,194,948 |
Anacostia Watershed Society Inc Bladensburg, MD | $2,530,895 | $2,460,530 |