BACK TO THE RIVER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY FOSTER

Phone

4026762866

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BACK TO THE RIVER INC, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $61K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 83% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $27K, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

THROUGH THE VISION OF FORMER NEBRASKA SENATOR BOB KERREY, BACK TO THE RIVER WAS CREATED TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A BALANCED, SUSTAINABLE MANNER ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER. TOGETHER WITH PROGRAM SUPPORTERS, BACK TO THE RIVER HAS STRIVED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC FUTURE OF THE MISSOURI RIVER THROUGH: WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION, RECREATION AND RIVER ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES, AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,000

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCOVERY EXHIBITION OF ST. CHARLES, MO, INC. THIS PROJECT INTENDS TO BRING THE 55 FOOT FLAGSHIP KEELBOAT "DISCOVERY" TO OMAHA AND RETURN BY RIVER TO ST. CHARLES, MO. THE...

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCOVERY EXHIBITION OF ST. CHARLES, MO, INC. THIS PROJECT INTENDS TO BRING THE 55 FOOT FLAGSHIP KEELBOAT "DISCOVERY" TO OMAHA AND RETURN BY RIVER TO ST. CHARLES, MO. THE ORGANIZATION WILL UTILIZE A TRADITIONAL CAMP AND DISCOVERY TENT TO EXPLAIN TO CHILDREN AND THE PUBLIC WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE IN 1804.

Program 2

Expenses: $15,000

CONTRIBUTION TO THE BELLEVUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SPONSOR THE BELLEVUE ROCKS COMMUNITY EVENT. THIS EVENT WAS ESTIMATED TO BRING 50,000 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE REGION TO THE BELLEVUE RIVERFRONT FOR...

Program 3

Expenses: $10,000

A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS FOR THE SUMMERFEST 2024. THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, USE OF BELLES PLAY GARDEN, DRONE SHOWS, AND FIELD EVENTS OF BASEBALL, SOCCER...

A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS FOR THE SUMMERFEST 2024. THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, USE OF BELLES PLAY GARDEN, DRONE SHOWS, AND FIELD EVENTS OF BASEBALL, SOCCER, LACROSSE, DISK GOLF, AND FLAG FOOTBALL.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $60,579

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $60,579

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $29,000

Other Expenses $4,976

TOTAL EXPENSES $33,976

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$60,579	$33,166	+0.8%
Expenses	$33,976	$32,265	+0.1%
Net Income	$26,603	$901	+28.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LARRY FOSTER	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BECIC	VICE-PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BROHMAN	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN BLUVAS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE ARCHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN JUSTMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETE CASTELLANO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLARE DUDA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HAMBLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAYLE MALMQUIST	ASSISTANT TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE FOSS	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY STORM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT KALCEVICH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J ROBERT KERREY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL BETTMANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN WINKLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER TOMASEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE BASSETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY ANN BORGESON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENT HOLM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$60,579	$33,976	$847,573	$26,603
2023	$33,166	$32,265	$795,845	$901
2022	$138,011	$154,866	$734,012	$-16,855
2021	$64,922	$74,320	$885,938	$-9,398
2020	$147,451	$156,860	$878,606	$-9,409
2019	$40,357	$68,431	$860,403	$-28,074
2018	$78,617	$52,600	$801,451	$26,017