Nonprofit · EIN 20-3146250
FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC
Tax-exempt · TAMPA, FL 33602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $586,163 | $458,745 | $127,418 | $1,148,654 | $224,678 | $923,976 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $397,125 | $402,752 | -$5,627 | $1,018,236 | $221,678 | $796,558 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $383,218 | $408,202 | -$24,984 | $968,038 | $169,829 | $798,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $410,439
- of which government grants
- $21,949
- Membership dues
- $147,443
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,870
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,540
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $123,314
- Other revenue
- $159,854
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $150,567
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $303,194
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,848
- Occupancy
- $8,801
- Depreciation
- $45,400
- Program services (functional)
- $342,918
- Management and general (functional)
- $115,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,018,236
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,148,654
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $224,678
- Net assets, end of year
- $923,976
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $269,436
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $923,976
- Gross receipts
- $1,151,909
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 324
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYBETH WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 45 | $104,523 | $30,500 |
| ANTHONY DERBY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GREMINGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EASTMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS KNOX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PAGE-ZWIERKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON DIEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE ROTOLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY CICCATI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE POST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DEVANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUI GARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF WECKBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL MANTHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN GERDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUAN MERHEB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATY ALDERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN PLUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAKISHA KINSEY-SALLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIJAH LOKENAUTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUCIA GARSYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANTIAGO CORRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STANFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYBETH WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 45 | $98,471 | $30,000 |
| ANTHONY DERBY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GREMINGER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PAGE-ZWIERKO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE STANFIELD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY ALDERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANTIAGO CORRADA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DEVANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUI GARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIA GARSYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKISHA KINSEY-SALLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS KNOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MANTHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MCANAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN PASTEUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PLUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLE POST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE ROTOLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYBETH WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 45 | $99,000 | $20,500 |
| CANDACE ROTOLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EASTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BARTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISABETH JUNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HOUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MANTHEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GREMINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PLUMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS KNOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAKISHA KINSEY-SALLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCIA GARSYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NEALY WHEAT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON MCANAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE M STANFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DEVANEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY DERBY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PAGE-ZWIERKO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN PASTEUR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 N FRANKLIN ST STE 2900, TAMPA, FL 33602-5817
- In care of
- % STEVEN A ANDERSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY DERBY, 201 N FRANKLIN STREET 2900, TAMPA, FL 33602
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY DERBY, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (813) 221-1539
- Website
- THETAMPARIVERWALK.COM
- Return prepared by
- WARREN AVERETT LLC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK SUPPORTS THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT, ACTIVATION, AND PROMOTION OF THE TAMPA RIVERWALK TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATERFRONT; IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILITY; CREATE INVITING, PEOPLE-ORIENTED EXPERIENCES; AND FOSTER A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC SPACES, EVENTS, AND PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK PROMOTED THE TAMPA RIVERWALK THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAMS SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PLACEMAKING. THE CORPORATE BANNER PROGRAM FEATURED 188 BANNER SPACES ACROSS 107 LIGHT POLES, WITH 53 ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING, LEVERAGING ANNUAL RIVERWALK FOOT TRAFFIC EXCEEDING 2.1 MILLION VISITORS. THE SPECIALTY CUP PROGRAM ENABLED LICENSED VENDORS TO SELL BEVERAGES WITHIN A DESIGNATED OPEN-CONTAINER AREA, WITH 17 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO A VIBRANT, SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE. THE PAVING THE WAY PROGRAM RAISED VITAL FUNDS WHILE ENHANCING THE RIVERWALK'S IDENTITY THROUGH ENGRAVED GRANITE PAVERS; 210 CUSTOM PAVERS WERE INSTALLED IN 2025 TO COMMEMORATE INDIVIDUALS, MILESTONES, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE.Expenses $30,877 · revenue $24,663
- IN 2025, FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK HOSTED FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS ALONG THE 2.6-MILE TAMPA RIVERWALK, INCLUDING TAMPA RIVERFEST, THE JULY 4TH BOAT PARADE & BLESSING OF THE FLEET, RIVERWALK TRICK-OR-TREAT, THE HOLIDAY HARBOUR TREE LIGHTING, THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, AND THE HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE. THESE EVENTS ATTRACTED MORE THAN 150,000 ATTENDEES AND WERE SUPPORTED BY OVER 100 LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS AND VENDORS, GENERATING ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED QUARTERLY RIVERWALK CLEANUPS, COLLECTING 144 BAGS AND 742 POUNDS OF TRASH TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SAFE, AND WELCOMING WATERFRONT.Expenses $277,894 · revenue $98,651
- FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK PRODUCES THE TAMPA ATTRACTIONS & RIVERWALK BROCHURE, THE REGION'S LEADING VISITOR GUIDE, PUBLISHED TWICE ANNUALLY WITH A DISTRIBUTION EXCEEDING 150,000 COPIES STATEWIDE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MANAGES THE OFFICIAL TAMPA RIVERWALK WEBSITE, WHICH RECEIVES MORE THAN 400,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, AND MAINTAINS ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. IN ADDITION, FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK DISTRIBUTES THE WEEKLY RIVERWALK ROUNDUP NEWSLETTER TO MORE THAN 5,000 SUBSCRIBERS, ACHIEVING AN AVERAGE 50% OPEN RATE AND PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION ON RIVERWALK EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.Expenses $34,147
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3146250
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,148,654
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,151,909
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $586,163 | $458,745 | $1,148,654 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $397,125 | $402,752 | $1,018,236 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $383,218 | $408,202 | $968,038 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $446,517 | $371,954 | $1,009,733 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3146250).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC is 20-3146250.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANTHONY DERBY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,523 (MARYBETH WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $586,163, expenses of $458,745 and total assets of $1,148,654 at year end.
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