Friends Of The Los Angeles River
- Assets
- $276.9k
- Revenue
- $474.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 95-4171497
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Los Angeles River is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2020, Friends Of The Los Angeles River employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Los Angeles 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 12/2020, Friends Of The Los Angeles River generated $474.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $746.3k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER ("FOLAR")IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1986 TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE NATURAL AND HISTORIC HERITAGE OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER AND ITS RIPARIAN HABITAT THROUGH INCLUSIVE PLANNING, EDUCATION AND WISE STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOLAR WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND IMAGINATION CAN ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS. WE KNOW FIRST-HAND THAT URBAN RESTORATION REQUIRES CREATIVITY, TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND TENACITY - BUT ALSO THAT OUR GOALS, WHILW VAST AND VISIONARY, ARE ALSO UNDENIABLY ATTAINABLE:1) RESTORING THE L.A. RIVER'S NATURAL HABITAT2) DEVELOPING RECREATIONAL AND COMMUTER BIKEWAYS, PEDESTRIAN PATHS AND HORSE TRAILS ON THE RIVERBANKS; AS WELL AS PLACES FOR CANOEING AND KAYAKING IN THE RIVER.3) APPLYING FLOOD-PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES THAT EMPHASIZE THE RESTORATION OF A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marissa Bates CFO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,375 |
Marissa Christiansen President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $59,613 |
Shelly Backlar VP Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $57,785 |
Kenyauda Brewington Director | Trustee | 40 | $46,923 |
Michael Atkins Director | Trustee | 40 | $38,842 |
Yuval Bar-Zemer Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Commune Communications Communications | 12/30/20 | $21,943 |
Stephanie Almaza Consulting | 12/30/20 | $1,854 |
Janel Blessing Consulting | 12/30/20 | $1,625 |
Liz Zimmerman Temp Help | 12/30/20 | $2,546 |
Richard Diaz Intern | 12/30/20 | $1,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $180,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275,505 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $455,805 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,695 |
| Investment income | $318 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $474,818 |
| 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. | $268,538 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,709 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $174,671 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,001 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,692 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,525 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,226 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $17,318 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,308 |
| Travel | $3,973 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $16,132 |
| All other expenses | $46,655 |
| Total functional expenses | $746,253 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,192 |
| 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 | $1,800 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $127,212 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $500 |
| Total assets | $276,949 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,117 |
| 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 | $191,965 |
| Total liabilities | $231,082 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,867 |
| 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 | $276,949 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Los Angeles River has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Levine Family Charitable Foundation Encino, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |