2025-03-18T17:07:15-04:00 2024-12-31 351344820 DULIN WARD & DEWALD INC 9921 DUPONT CIRCLE DR W 300 FORT WAYNE IN 468251610 990 2024-01-01 050608001 FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS INC FRIE 2604276425 429 EAST DUPONT ROAD 145 FORT WAYNE IN 46825 MATT PETERS TREASURER 2602035761 2025-03-18 true false CARRIE B MINNICH CPA P00449902 2604232414 2025-03-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ALEC JOHNSON 429 EAST DUPONT ROAD 145 FORT WAYNE IN 46825 47621 false X FORFW.ORG X 2004 IN FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS: CELEBRATING FORT WAYNE'S RIVERS AS A SOURCE OF RECREATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION, EXPERIENCE, AND USE OF THE RIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RIVER CRUISES ABOARD A 54-FOOT CANAL BOAT MODELED AFTER AN AUTHENTIC 1840'S CANAL BOAT BEGINNING IN 2017. 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FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS REACHED 5,800 INDIVIDUALS DURING OUR 2024 TWENTY-WEEK SEASON. WE PROVIDED 199 SWEET BREEZE TOURS OF OUR NORTHEAST INDIANA RIVERS. WE HOSTED 24 EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, OFFERING HISTORY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND NARRATION FOR 3RD - 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH TWO ALL-ABILITIES FIELD TRIP OFFERINGS ON OUR FULLY ACCESSIBLE BOAT. SWEAT BREEZE FEST 2024 WAS HELD SEPTEMBER 21ST AND 22ND TO CELEBRATE WORLD RIVERS DAY, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND RIDES ON SWEET BREEZE. 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FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION, EXPERIENCE, AND USE OF THE RIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RIVER CRUISES ABOARD A 54-FOOT CANAL BOAT MODELED AFTER AN AUTHENTIC 1840'S CANAL BOAT BEGINNING IN 2017. THE 1840'S-STYLE, FLAT BOTTOM BOAT WILL ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE THE RIVERS AND THE POTENTIAL THEY OFFER FOR DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A RIVER TOURS ABOARD OUR REPLICA CANAL BOAT CONTINUES TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY, AND PARTICULARLY OUR YOUTH. FRIENDS OF THE RIVERS REACHED 5,800 INDIVIDUALS DURING OUR 2024 TWENTY-WEEK SEASON. WE PROVIDED 199 SWEET BREEZE TOURS OF OUR NORTHEAST INDIANA RIVERS. WE HOSTED 24 EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, OFFERING HISTORY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND NARRATION FOR 3RD - 5TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH TWO ALL-ABILITIES FIELD TRIP OFFERINGS ON OUR FULLY ACCESSIBLE BOAT. SWEAT BREEZE FEST 2024 WAS HELD SEPTEMBER 21ST AND 22ND TO CELEBRATE WORLD RIVERS DAY, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND RIDES ON SWEET BREEZE. THOUSANDS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN ENJOYED THE EVENT, WITH 521 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SWEET BREEZE TOURS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE 990 WAS GIVEN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT ITS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUAL DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MADE BY BOARD MEMBERS ARE RETAINED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE NOTED FOR FOLLOW UP BY THE OFFICERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 990 FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND IRS.GOV. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.