Friends of the Rouge
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Friends of the Rouge meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Friends of the Rouge (the Organization) was incorporated to restore , protect, and enhance the Rouge River watershed through stewardship, education, and collaboration. The Organization's principal services include Monitoring, Education, Restoration, and Recreation. The Organization's principal revenue sources include grants as well as contributions from metropolitan Detroit companies, communities, other corporations, and individuals.
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, MI
Friends of the Rouge engages thousands of people each year in hands-on restoration and stewardship efforts throughout the Rouge River watershed through a number of public involvement and education programs. Programs include Rouge Rescue, Rain Gardens to the Rescue, RainSmart, Rouge Education Project, Volunteer Citizen Science Monitoring (includes Bugs, Frogs/Toads and Fish), and the Rouge River Water Trail.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Friends of the Rouge's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,018,799 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,018,799 |
Chief Executive
Karen Hanna, Executive Director
Compensation*
$99,381
Chair of the Board
Jessica Anders
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Enterprise Community Solutions
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
24
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Friends of the Rouge's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $3,763,485 |
| Contributions | $187,764 |
| Special Events and Appeals | $165,091 |
| Membership Dues | $41,968 |
| Product Sales | $12,156 |
| Miscellaneous | $9,847 |
| Income from Endowment | $-14,430 |
| Investment Income | $-29,908 |
| Total Income | $4,135,973 |
Programs: 68% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 19%
| Total Income | $4,135,973 |
| Total expenses: | $1,503,033 |
| Program expenses | $1,018,799 |
| Fundraising expenses | $191,959 |
| Administrative expenses | $292,275 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,632,940 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,451,697 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,084,637 |
| Total Liabilities | $79,112 |
| Total Assets | $4,163,749 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Western Michigan