Friends of the River

Mission

Founded in 1973, Friends of the River is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring California's rivers, streams, and their watersheds as well as advocating for sustainable water management. This is accomplished by providing public education, citizen activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. Friends of the River is nationally recognized as an authority on the adverse impacts of dams on rivers and ecosystems, and as the most effective grassroots organization working on behalf of rivers. One of the organization's greatest strengths is its ability to coordinate national, regional, and local groups, combining their strengths and focusing efforts into coordinated campaigns.

Sacramento CA | EIN: 94-2400210
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501(c)(3) organization
3336 Bradshaw Road, Suite 335,
Sacramento CA 95827
https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/
916-442-3155

Friends of the River

Mission

Founded in 1973, Friends of the River is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring California's rivers, streams, and their watersheds as well as advocating for sustainable water management. This is accomplished by providing public education, citizen activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. Friends of the River is nationally recognized as an authority on the adverse impacts of dams on rivers and ecosystems, and as the most effective grassroots organization working on behalf of rivers. One of the organization's greatest strengths is its ability to coordinate national, regional, and local groups, combining their strengths and focusing efforts into coordinated campaigns.

Sacramento CA | EIN: 94-2400210
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
3336 Bradshaw Road, Suite 335,
Sacramento CA 95827
https://www.friendsoftheriver.org/
916-442-3155

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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