Nonprofit · EIN 38-3103021
FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER
Tax-exempt · TAYLOR, MI 48180
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $854,996 | $745,481 | $109,515 | $2,012,102 | $1,125,024 | $887,078 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,329,047 | $4,173,544 | $155,503 | $2,096,950 | $1,319,387 | $777,563 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,621,557 | $5,685,806 | -$64,249 | $1,267,665 | $645,605 | $622,060 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $775,221
- of which government grants
- $104,260
- Membership dues
- $7,322
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $60,796
- Other revenue
- $18,979
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $473,863
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $473,863
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $25,966
- Depreciation
- $107
- Program services (functional)
- $693,527
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,954
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,096,950
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,012,102
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,125,024
- Net assets, end of year
- $887,078
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $887,078
- Gross receipts
- $854,996
- Employees
- 7
- Year formed
- 1992
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICIA BLICHARSKI | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $92,000 |
| MATTHEW SHACKELFORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BOHLING | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SHERRARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA MCROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURINE GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE MACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SKYLER LESLIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM SICKON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICIA BLICHARSKI | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $82,920 |
| MATTHEW SHACKELFORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BOHLING | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SHERRARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA MCROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURINE GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE MACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DRAPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICIA BLICHARSKI | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $80,846 |
| MATTHEW SHACKELFORD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY BOHLING | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SHERRARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA MCROBB | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURINE GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE MACKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20600 EUREKA RD STE 250, TAYLOR, MI 48180-6336
- In care of
- % TRICIA BLICHARSKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOEL SHERRARD, 20600 EUREKA ROAD, TAYLOR, MI 48180
- Signed the 990
- JOEL SHERRARD, TREASURER
- Phone
- (734) 288-3889
- Website
- WWW.DETROITRIVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAVEN GROUP CPAS & ADVISORS
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DETROIT RIVER WATERSHED
Program accomplishments
- TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF THE WATER QUALITY OF THE DETROIT RIVER. TO MONITOR AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION OF THE DETROIT RIVER.Expenses $693,527
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3103021
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,012,102
- Income (IRS master file)
- $854,996
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $854,996 | $745,481 | $2,012,102 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $4,329,047 | $4,173,544 | $2,096,950 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,621,557 | $5,685,806 | $1,267,665 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,644,780 | $11,723,042 | $1,788,588 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 38-3103021).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER is 38-3103021.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER 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 DETROIT RIVER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOEL SHERRARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,000 (TRICIA BLICHARSKI, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE DETROIT RIVER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $854,996, expenses of $745,481 and total assets of $2,012,102 at year end.
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