Nonprofit · EIN 26-3587880
FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $884,239 | $799,373 | $84,866 | $549,511 | $0 | $549,511 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $831,734 | $888,059 | -$56,325 | $464,995 | $286,637 | $178,358 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $594,569 | $614,396 | -$19,827 | $521,319 | $245,868 | $275,451 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $784,999
- of which government grants
- $206,468
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,401
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,971
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,168
- Other revenue
- $85,839
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,706
- Other salaries and wages
- $153,908
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $188,195
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,921
- Program services (functional)
- $619,980
- Management and general (functional)
- $172,935
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,458
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $464,995
- Total assets, end of year
- $549,511
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $549,511
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,105
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $360,406
- Gross receipts
- $887,400
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADGE BEMISS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID C BROOCKE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| G DEAN BRUNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TODD CORNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL DRAPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN GARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER JENNINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN M LINNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUCIA GRAZIANO O'CONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT RIGBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHAWNA W SHADE | OFFICE ADMIN Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| MEL SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTA D WEATHERFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANET WOODKA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rigby | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Madge Bemis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Giles Garrison | Park Superintendent Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Byron Chafin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Dickens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Draper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Garner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jean Linnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mel Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick Griffin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lucia O'Connell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Perry | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Krista Weatherford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jake Savage | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Broocke | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Woodka | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dean Brunson | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Cornell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Madge Bemis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Giles Garrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Byron Chafin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Dickens | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Draper | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Garner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jean Linnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kendra Norrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick Griffin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lucia O'Connell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Woodka | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Velzy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Krista Weatherford | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Kay Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jake Savage | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Broocke | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Rigby | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dean Brunson | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4001 RIVERSIDE DR, RICHMOND, VA 23225-3300
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID C BROOCKE, 14118 RIVERDOWNS NORTH TERRACE, MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113
- Signed the 990
- DAVID C BROOCKE, PRESIDENT
- Website
- JAMESRIVERPARK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TRUSTWARD
Mission
WE ARE CITIZEN STEWARDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK. WE PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION, ENHANCEMENT AND RECREATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK SYSTEM, WHILE PROTECTING ITS NATURAL AND HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION RAISES AND SPENDS FUNDS ON MISSION-DRIVEN INITIATIVES LIKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING LAND DONATION PROJECTS AND MANAGING VOLUNTEER PROJECTS. WE ALSO HELP FUND THE PARKS INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL EFFORTS AND WE MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN THE NEW URBAN RANGER PROGRAM.Expenses $619,980 · grants $12,706 · revenue $884,239
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
- 26-3587880
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $549,511
- Income (IRS master file)
- $887,400
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $884,239 | $799,373 | $549,511 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $831,734 | $888,059 | $464,995 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $594,569 | $614,396 | $521,319 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 26-3587880).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK is 26-3587880.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK 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 JAMES RIVER PARK 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 JAMES RIVER PARK 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 JAMES RIVER PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID C BROOCKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $884,239, expenses of $799,373 and total assets of $549,511 at year end.
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