Nonprofit · EIN 55-0739158
FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC
Tax-exempt · KINGWOOD, WV 26537
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,533,033 | $2,236,050 | $296,983 | $2,949,254 | $244,869 | $2,704,385 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,999,890 | $1,404,420 | $595,470 | $2,742,407 | $335,005 | $2,407,402 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,403,324
- of which government grants
- $2,120,062
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,055
- Net income from fundraising events
- $119,654
- Other revenue
- $119,654
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,381
- Other salaries and wages
- $240,478
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $401,458
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $43,533
- Travel
- $25,800
- Depreciation
- $144,004
- Program services (functional)
- $1,907,017
- Management and general (functional)
- $259,606
- Fundraising (functional)
- $69,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,742,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,949,254
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $244,869
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,704,385
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,183,689
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,584,385
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $120,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,591,426
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA J PITZER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $54,381 | $8,442 |
| RICH DENNIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH FOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HINNANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TESS MEINERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA PEDDICORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN REEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE STRAGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WADE | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE WALBRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA J PITZER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $55,877 | $7,529 |
| RICK CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH DENNIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH FOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HINNANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANI MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA PEDDICORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN REEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE STRAGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WADE | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE WALBRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1343 N PRESTON HWY, KINGWOOD, WV 26537-7688
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMANDA J PITZER
- Signed the 990
- AMANDA J PITZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (304) 329-3621
- Website
- WWW.CHEAT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TETRICK & BARTLETT PLLC
Mission
TO RESTORE, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL QUALITIES OF THE CHEAT RIVER WATERSHED.
Program accomplishments
- CHEAT WATERSHED RESTORATION - RESTORATION OF STREAMS CONTAMINATED BY ACID MINE DRAINAGE POLLUTION IS THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS. IN 2013, FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT EXPANDED ITS SCOPE TO INCLUDE DIRECTLY MONITORING AND MAINTAINING ACID MINE DRAINAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AT BOND FORFEITURE SITES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO REMEDIATE POLLUTION FROM ABANDONED MINE LANDS. THIS WORK INCLUDES STREAM MONITORING AND POLLUTION PRIORITIZATION, CONTRACT PROCUREMENT FOR ENGINEER PLANS OF TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION OF SYSTEMS, PERMITTING, CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND POST-CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND STREAM MONITORING.ENGINEERING PLANS FOR SEVERAL PROJECTS WERE IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE UPPER MUDDY CREEK AND THE SOVERN TICHNELL SITE. PROGRESS WAS ALSO MADE ON NON-CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS INCLUDING WATERSHED BASED PLANNING AND TREATMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION PROJECTS.Expenses $1,420,173
- RECREATION AND RIVER ACCESS - FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT MAINTAINS MANY WHITEWATER RIVER ACCESSES AND WORKS TO IMPLEMENT NON-MOTORIZED RAIL TRAILS IN PRESTON COUNTY. FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT ASSESSED WATER TRAIL ACCESS SITE NEEDS, EXECUTED SMALL IMPROVEMENTS AT SEVERAL SITES AND DEVELOPED INMFORMATIONAL MATERIALS.Expenses $444,493
- FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT'S, INC. EDUCATION PROGRAM WORK INCLUDES REGULAR PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING THE INTO THE CANYON NEWSLETTER AND STATE OF THE WATERSHED REPORT, AS WELL AS SPECIAL MATERIAL AND CURRICULA. EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS ENGAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES IN OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES, SUCH AS SNOKELING AND STREAM ASSESSMENTS, TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND AN APPREICATION FOR THE CHEAT RIVER WATERSHED.Expenses $42,351
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 55-0739158
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,949,254
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,591,426
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,533,033 | $2,236,050 | $2,949,254 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,999,890 | $1,404,420 | $2,742,407 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,912,754 | $882,144 | $2,362,074 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 55-0739158).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC is 55-0739158.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT 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 CHEAT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMANDA J PITZER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,381 (AMANDA J PITZER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHEAT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,533,033, expenses of $2,236,050 and total assets of $2,949,254 at year end.
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