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Friends of the Rivers Inc.

Friends of the Rivers Inc.

Fort Wayne, IN
Tax ID05-0608001

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About this organization

Revenue

$56,463

Expenses

$99,276

Website

forfw.org

Mission

Friends of the Rivers: Celebrating Fort Wayne's rivers as a source of recreation, community engagement and economic development. Friends of the Rivers is dedicated to enhancing the community's appreciation, experience, and use of the rivers. The organization provides river cruises aboard a 54-foot canal boat modeled after an authentic 1840's canal boat beginning in 2017. The 1840's-style, flat bottom boat will allow individuals to experience the rivers and the potential they offer for development, recreation, and educational programming.

About

Friends of the Rivers, Inc. provided 3,171 guests the opportunity to tour our rivers on a replica canal boat. During the 2018 operating season, Friends of the Rivers, Inc. offered 55 public tours (a 96% increase over 2017), and 19 private tours (a 90% increase over 2017). Ridership increased 2.6 times over prior year. Our educational tours kicked off in 2018, offering second, third, fourth, eighth grades and all abilities classrooms the opportunity to learn about Fort Wayne regional history and the three rivers. 24 educational tours were offered during 2018. A third and fourth grade education curriculum was established during 2018 based on Indiana state standards involving history, geography and economic standards. Additional curriculums are being developed for other grade levels.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Friends of the rivers: celebrating fort wayne's rivers as a source of recreation, community engagement and economic development. friends of the rivers is dedicated to enhancing the community's appreciation, experience, and use of the rivers. the organization provides river cruises aboard a 54-foot canal boat modeled after an authentic 1840's canal boat beginning in 2017. the 1840's-style, flat bottom boat will allow individuals to experience the rivers and the potential they offer for development, recreation, and educational programming.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Friends of the rivers: celebrating fort wayne's rivers as a source of recreation, community engagement and economic development. friends of the rivers is dedicated to enhancing the community's appreciation, experience, and use of the rivers. the organization provides river cruises aboard a 54-foot canal boat modeled after an authentic 1840's canal boat beginning in 2017. the 1840's-style, flat bottom boat will allow individuals to experience the rivers and the potential they offer for development, recreation, and educational programming.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IN.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 429 EAST DUPONT ROAD 145, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 0 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$42,813.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
  • The organization has 17 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2004.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $87 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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