Nonprofit · EIN 38-3348975
FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC
Tax-exempt · OWOSSO, MI 48867
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $72,270 | $71,005 | $1,265 | $233,899 | $3,881 | $230,018 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $109,743 | $114,642 | -$4,899 | $235,218 | $6,471 | $228,747 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $177,141 | $202,712 | -$25,571 | $245,313 | $11,675 | $233,638 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,009
- Membership dues
- $6,918
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $483
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,211
- Other revenue
- $34,778
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $30,175
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,088
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,220
- Occupancy
- $4,462
- Depreciation
- $1,577
- Program services (functional)
- $53,325
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,609
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $235,218
- Total assets, end of year
- $233,899
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,881
- Net assets, end of year
- $230,018
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,781
- Publicly traded securities
- $115,756
- Gross receipts
- $109,625
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY LAZAR | EXEC DIR Trustee or director | 20 | $30,175 |
| LINDA ROBERTSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| FRANK LIVINGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ZACH CHLUDIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM COOK | DIRECTOR-EME Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANE FERRARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHIL LIAGRE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LANCE OMER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID HOOD JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEO DEASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT SKVARENINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GUY SALANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ ROXBERRY | EXEC DIR- (J Trustee or director | 40 | $60,174 | $1,805 |
| PATRICE MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA ROBERTSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LIVINGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH CHLUDIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM COOK | DIRECTOR-EME Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FERRARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL LIAGRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY HULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE OMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ ROXBERRY | EXEC DIRECTO Trustee or director | 40 | $45,390 | $1,362 |
| GARY BURK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM COOK | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT VAN EPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GOERGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY HULL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LIVINGSTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE OMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK TERECK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| LORY THAYER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 402, OWOSSO, MI 48867-0402
- In care of
- % KENNETH ALGOZIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 402, Owosso MI 48867
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KIMBERLY LAZAR, PO BOX 402, OWOSSO, MI 48867
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Thomas Cook, 1201 N Washington, Owosso MI 48867
- Signed the 990
- KIMBERLY LAZAR, EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (989) 723-9062
- Website
- shiawasseeriver.org
- Return prepared by
- VMD & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY AND HABITATS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER WATERSHED BY ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE RIVER, AS WELL AS INCREASE RECREATIONAL ACCESS AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE RIVER.
Program accomplishments
- ECOLOGICAL - TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY, HABITATS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED LANDS.Expenses $35,728
- EDUCATIONAL - TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER.Expenses $17,597
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3348975
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $233,899
- Income (IRS master file)
- $109,625
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $72,270 | $71,005 | $233,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $109,743 | $114,642 | $235,218 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $177,141 | $202,712 | $245,313 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $138,913 | $152,017 | $264,039 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Thomas Cook | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 38-3348975).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC is 38-3348975.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE 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 SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KIMBERLY LAZAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,175 (KIMBERLY LAZAR, EXEC DIR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,270, expenses of $71,005 and total assets of $233,899 at year end.
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