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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0775859

FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK

Tax-exempt · DELLSLOW, WV 26531

Financials

$423K$380K2023$208K$380K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$208,060$380,103-$172,043$1,980,706$34,096$1,946,610
December 31, 2023990$422,952$380,196$42,756$2,200,570$81,917$2,118,653
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$204,138
of which government grants
$176,476
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3
Net income from fundraising events
$1,930
Other revenue
$3,919

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,273
Other salaries and wages
$34,099
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$93,816
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,919
Occupancy
$13,461
Travel
$864
Depreciation
$203,562
Program services (functional)
$340,905
Management and general (functional)
$38,077
Fundraising (functional)
$1,121

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,200,570
Total assets, end of year
$1,980,706
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,096
Net assets, end of year
$1,946,610
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,624,161
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,670,681
Net assets with donor restrictions
$275,929
Gross receipts
$208,060
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
WV

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN HURLEYEXEC. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$41,273
GRACE DEVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RICK LANDENBERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GORDON KEYESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRANDON COOKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHEN VALENTINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN HURLEYEXEC. DIRECTOR
Officer
40$47,061
JENNA DODSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
COURTNEY SUMMERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GRACE DEVERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RICK LANDENBERGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN SILVERBERGINTERIM TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANDREW WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GORDON KEYESINTERIM VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRANDON COOKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHEN VALENTINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 877, DELLSLOW, WV 26531-0877
In care of
% MARTIN CHRIST
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MAYA MIER-THOMAS, PO BOX 877, DELLSLOW, WV 26531
Signed the 990
MAYA MIER-THOMAS, OPERATIONS MANAGER
Phone
(304) 292-3970
Return prepared by
SUTTLE & STALNAKER PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK IS TO IMPROVE THE NATURAL QUALITIES OF, INCREASE PUBLIC CONCERN FOR, AND PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF THE DECKERS CREEK WATERSHED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK IS A SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE NON-PROFIT WATERSHED ORGANIZATION SERVING MONONGALIA AND PRESTON COUNTIES, WEST VIRGINIA.OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TOWARDS OUR MISSION: TO IMPROVE THE NATURAL QUALITIES OF, INCREASE PUBLIC CONCERN FOR, AND PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF THE DECKERS CREEK WATERSHED IN MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.AS AN ORGANIZATION WE WORK TO CLEAN UP DECADES' WORTH OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION THAT HAS BEEN INFLICTED ON THE WATERSHED AND WE STRIVE TO PROTECT THE DECKERS CREEK WATERSHED THROUGH THE PREVENTION, REDUCTION, AND ELIMINATION OF WATER POLLUTION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH BOTH DIRECTLY TREATING WATER AND INDIRECTLY EDUCATING LOCAL CITIZENS ON WATER POLLUTING ACTIVITIES. THROUGH REMEDIATION PROJECTS, TRASH CLEANUPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IT IS FODC'S GOAL TO MAKE DECKERS CREEK FISHABLE AND SWIMMABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF ITS 64 SQUARE MILE WATERSHED.IN 2024, WE WORKED WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, VOLUNTEERS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES TO CONTINUE OUR REMEDIATION EFFORTS, EXPAND OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
    Expenses $340,905

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0775859
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,980,706
Income (IRS master file)
$208,060

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$208,060$380,103$1,980,706XML
990December 2023$422,952$380,196$2,200,570XML
990December 2022$485,031$199,173$346,442IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 55-0775859).

Questions about FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK is 55-0775859.
Is FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK 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 DECKERS CREEK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAYA MIER-THOMAS.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,273 (BRIAN HURLEY, EXEC. DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF DECKERS CREEK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $208,060, expenses of $380,103 and total assets of $1,980,706 at year end.

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