FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC

EIN: 550739158 501(c)(3) Environment

KINGWOOD, WV

Total Revenue
$2,533,033
Total Expenses
$2,236,050
Total Assets
$2,949,254
Net Assets
$2,704,385
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
WV
Principal Officer
AMANDA J PITZER
Phone
3043293621
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO RESTORE, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL QUALITIES OF THE CHEAT RIVER WATERSHED.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,403,324
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,055
Other Revenue $119,654
TOTAL REVENUE $2,533,033

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $401,458
Fundraising Expenses $69,427
Program Expenses $1,907,017
Other Expenses $1,834,592
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,236,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,533,033 $1,999,890 +0.3%
Expenses $2,236,050 $1,404,420 +0.6%
Net Income $296,983 $595,470 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
7
Volunteers
300

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
5
$62,823
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMANDA J PITZER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$54,381 $8,442 $62,823
RICH DENNIS BOARD CHAIR 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH FOWLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH HINNANT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANI MARTIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESS MEINERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRANDA PEDDICORD TREASURER 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN REEDY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE STRAGER SECRETARY 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WADE BOARD VICE C 2.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE WALBRIDGE BOARD MEMBER 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 $2,533,033 $2,236,050 $2,949,254 $296,983
2023 $1,999,890 $1,404,420 $2,742,407 $595,470
2022 $1,912,754 $882,144 $2,362,074 $1,030,610
2021 $1,409,362 $1,130,093 $891,727 $279,269
2020 $1,628,476 $1,480,042 $798,911 $148,434
2019 $617,544 $540,618 $382,358 $76,926
2018 $822,457 $818,708 $441,051 $3,749
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