FRIENDS OF THE EEL RIVER

EIN: 680423026 501(c)(3) Environment

ARCATA, CA

Total Revenue
$358,368
Total Expenses
$457,944
Total Assets
$499,940
Net Assets
$493,267
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALICIA HAMANN
Phone
7077986345
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE EEL RIVER, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $358K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $458K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

Friends of the Eel Rivers mission is to protect and restore the Eel River watershed and its fisheries. Friends of the Eel Rivers keystone priority over the next decade is to restore fish passage to the Eel River headwaters.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $116,950 Revenue: $0

Dam Removal: FOER continued working to ensure timely removal of the two Potter Valley Project dams in the Eel River headwaters and to restore native fish access to prime spawning and rearing habitat...

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Dam Removal: FOER continued working to ensure timely removal of the two Potter Valley Project dams in the Eel River headwaters and to restore native fish access to prime spawning and rearing habitat in the upper basin. We reviewed and commented on both versions of PG&Es License Surrender Application, held public comment workshops, gave multiple public presentations, and continued facilitating the Free the Eel coalition.

Program 2
Expenses: $180,499 Revenue: $0

Estuary and Lower River: FOERs board of directors voted in late 2025 to pursue an appeal in our public trust litigation seeking meaningful regulation of groundwater use in the lower Eel basin.

Program 3
Expenses: $54,832 Revenue: $0

Water Rights and Water Quality: FOER launched a program to research and address the impacts of 6PPD-q, a newly identified pollutant. We also continued working through several water rights protests...

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Water Rights and Water Quality: FOER launched a program to research and address the impacts of 6PPD-q, a newly identified pollutant. We also continued working through several water rights protests, working collaboratively with applicants where feasible, and continued research into violations of the clean water act.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $342,215
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,774
Other Revenue $7,379
TOTAL REVENUE $358,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $263,690
Fundraising Expenses $39,447
Program Expenses $366,362
Other Expenses $194,254
TOTAL EXPENSES $457,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $358,368 $345,806 +0.0%
Expenses $457,944 $311,614 +0.5%
Net Income $-99,576 $34,192 -3.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE BELCHIK PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE ASTRUE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA GRAZIANI VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DREVET HUNT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LOVELACE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK SHAW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DONAGHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODIE MEYER 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
2025 $358,368 $457,944 $499,940 $-99,576
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $331,549 $393,213 $544,802 $-61,664
2022 $371,320 $353,999 $588,610 $17,321
2021 $386,487 $374,220 $588,819 $12,267
2020 $516,595 $305,655 $750,301 $210,940
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