FRIENDS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER

EIN: 954171497 501(c)(3) Environment

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,386,399
Total Expenses
$1,638,395
Total Assets
$702,451
Net Assets
$512,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ERIN VIERA
Phone
3232230585
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

FRIENDS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

AT FRIENDS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER WE BUILD CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS, AND FUTURE LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR NATURE, CLIMATE, AND EQUITY ON THE LOS ANGELES RIVER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,214,335
Program Service Revenue $161,213
Investment Income $140
Other Revenue $10,711
TOTAL REVENUE $1,386,399

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $946,165
Fundraising Expenses $161,682
Program Expenses $1,254,579
Other Expenses $692,230
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,638,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,386,399 $1,479,189 -0.1%
Expenses $1,638,395 $1,543,553 +0.1%
Net Income $-251,996 $-64,364 +2.9%
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
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
23
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
$144,902
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NATASHA KEEFER BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA EDDY SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIKRUM IYER TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME CARLSON TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BEGLEY TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKS VAN HORN TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED OTHMER TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHANDA GILES-JONES TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN NUNEZ TRUSTEE 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE DICKENS-RUSSELL PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$144,902 $0 $144,902
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 $1,386,399 $1,638,395 $702,451 $-251,996
2024 $1,577,445 $1,543,553 $998,981 $33,892
2024 $1,479,189 $1,543,553 $900,725 $-64,364
2023 $1,559,240 $1,674,597 $1,012,980 $-115,357
2022 $1,942,448 $1,371,944 $1,021,687 $570,504
2020 $474,818 $746,253 $276,949 $-271,435
2019 $1,425,246 $1,671,421 $423,461 $-246,175
2018 $1,519,857 $1,665,982 $569,792 $-146,125
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