Nonprofit · EIN 82-0527505
FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC
Tax-exempt · DRIGGS, ID 83422
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,518,004 | $2,504,763 | $13,241 | $1,536,518 | $288,952 | $1,247,566 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,915,311 | $2,965,936 | -$50,625 | $1,442,913 | $208,588 | $1,234,325 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,609,522 | $1,475,749 | $133,773 | $1,510,472 | $225,522 | $1,284,950 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,304,880
- of which government grants
- $1,677,597
- Program service revenue
- $170,322
- Investment income
- $42,647
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $30
- Other revenue
- $155
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $117,205
- Other salaries and wages
- $468,149
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $692,646
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $45,138
- Occupancy
- $28,292
- Travel
- $3,060
- Depreciation
- $7,672
- Program services (functional)
- $2,064,014
- Management and general (functional)
- $271,994
- Fundraising (functional)
- $168,755
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,442,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,536,518
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $288,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,247,566
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,247
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $846,179
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $401,387
- Gross receipts
- $2,520,224
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- ID
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY VERBETEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $85,870 |
| MARK ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LYNN BAGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK FOGG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DOC FRANGOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HILARY HAYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTAUER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINI VAN SICLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAYES SWINNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TODD WARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY VERBETEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
| GINI VAN SICLEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARK ANDERSON | PRESIDENT/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RICK RICHTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RICK FOGG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HAYES SWINNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOOTS ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN BAGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOC FRANGOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD WARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HILARY HAYS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY VERBETEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $75,331 |
| GINI VAN SICLEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RICK RICHTER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HAYES SWINNEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOOTS ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN BAGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK FOGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOC FRANGOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADELINE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS LITTAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PIERCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD WARDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 768, DRIGGS, ID 83422-0768
- In care of
- % TOM FENGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK ANDERSON, POST OFFICE BOX 768, DRIGGS, ID 83422
- Signed the 990
- MARK ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (208) 354-3871
- Website
- WWW.TETONWATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MISSY COLYER CPA PLLC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER (FTR) USES SOUND SCIENCE AND COLLABORATION TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY STREAMS AND A THRIVING FISHERY IN THE TETON RIVER WATERSHED. FTR IMPLEMENTS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESTORATION PROJECTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT WATER RESOURCES IN THE TETON RIVER WATERSHED.
Program accomplishments
- WATERSHED RESTORATION: FTR'S WATERSHED RESTORATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON RESTORING & REVEGETATING DAMAGED STREAM CHANNELS & RIPARIAN AREAS, IMPROVING FISH PASSAGE, RESTORING STREAM FLOWS, RECHARGING THE TETON BASIN AQUIFER & SUPPORTING REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES. RESTORATION WORK REDUCES EROSION, RESTORES FUNCTIONAL FLOODPLAINS, IMPROVES STREAM FLOWS & WATER QUALITY, ENHANCES GROUNDWATER RESOURCES & CREATES HEALTHY HABITAT FOR FISH, WITH A FOCUS ON THREATENED YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT TROUT. IN FY2025, FTR SECURED FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS THAT INCLUDED HABITAT RESTORATION ON THE TETON RIVER AND TETON CREEK, STREAM FLOW RESTORATION AND IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ON CANYON CREEK, AND INCENTIVES FOR REGENERATIVE FARMING INITIATIVES.Expenses $1,892,940 · revenue $143,509
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION: FTR'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN & MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WATER. IN FY2025, FTR CONTINUED TO ENGAGE K-12 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOM, ONLINE, AND FIELD SCIENCE PROGRAMS; IMPLEMENTED COST SHARE & COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR DRINKING WATER TESTING AND PROTECTION, HOSTED A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL FIELD TOURS, COORDINATED AGRICULTURAL AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION EDUCATION INITIATIVES.Expenses $72,180 · revenue $3,250
- WATERSHED MONITORING: FTR CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON & MONITORS TROUT POPULATIONS, WATER QUALITY, RECREATION, SOIL HEALTH & WATER QUANTITY. THIS RESEARCH IS DESIGNED TO MEASURE RESTORATION PROGRAM IMPACTS, PRIORITIZE FUTURE RESTORATION WORK, TRACK TRENDS & IDENTIFY THREATS TO WATERSHED HEALTH. IN FY2025, FTR COLLECTED STREAM TEMPERATURE, FLOW AND FISHERIES DATA; MONITORED GROUNDWATER, SOIL MOISTURE, AND SOIL HEALTH.Expenses $98,894 · revenue $23,563
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-0527505
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,536,518
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,520,224
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,518,004 | $2,504,763 | $1,536,518 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,915,311 | $2,965,936 | $1,442,913 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,609,522 | $1,475,749 | $1,510,472 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,482,360 | $940,213 | $1,331,621 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 82-0527505).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC is 82-0527505.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER 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 TETON RIVER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARK ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,870 (AMY VERBETEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE TETON RIVER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,518,004, expenses of $2,504,763 and total assets of $1,536,518 at year end.
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