Friends of the James River Park
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 …
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Friends of the James River Park is a environment organization based in RICHMOND, United States. Annual revenue: $465K. EIN: 263587880.
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of the James River Park with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the James River Park is a registered environment nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263587880. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $884K in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of the James River Park's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263587880. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends of the James River Park has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of the James River Park is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the James River Park has $884K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of the James River Park is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $884K in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of the James River Park. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of the James River Park holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Friends of the James River Park is a environment organization based in RICHMOND, United States. Annual revenue: $465K. EIN: 263587880. Friends of the James River Park is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $884K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Friends of the James River Park are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the James River Park is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263587880, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FRIENDS OF THE JAMES RIVER PARK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 79 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 79 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of the James River Park
- What is Friends of the James River Park?
- Friends of the James River Park is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. Friends of the James River Park is a environment organization based in RICHMOND, United States. Annual revenue: $465K. EIN: 263587880.
- When was Friends of the James River Park founded?
- Friends of the James River Park was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Friends of the James River Park?
- David C Broocke serves as President.
- Where is Friends of the James River Park located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
- What is Friends of the James River Park's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the James River Park trustworthy?
- Friends of the James River Park has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the James River Park's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 263587880.
- What is Friends of the James River Park's website?
- http://jamesriverpark.org