Better Business Bureau Report for
James River Association

Better Business Bureau Report issued January 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires January 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: James River Association
Address: 9 South 12th St. 4th Floor
  Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-788-8811
Web Address: www.jamesriverassociation.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1976, Virginia
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The mission of the James River Association is to be guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for the river and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

James River Association (JRA) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The James River Association (JRA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the historic resources and natural beauty of the James River. JRA's mission is to be guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for the river and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, JRA's program expenses were:

  
Program Services 904,865
Total Program Expenses: $904,865
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : William H. Street, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $101,216

Chair of the Board: Tom Innes
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Remax Commonwealth, Broker/Owner

Board Size: 25

Paid Staff Size: 13

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, membership
Fund raising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,716,642, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on JRA's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Grants 718,860
Capital Campaign Contributions 520,420
Contributions 332,181
Special Events 145,181
Unrealized gain on investmentsin marketable securities 115,386
Investments 40,762
Fees for Service 4,600
Miscellaneous 3,614
Product Sales 1,080
Realized loss on investments in marketable securities -4,817
Total Income $1,877,267


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 71%  Fund Raising: 17%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $1,877,267
  Program expenses $904,865
  Fund raising expenses 210,887
  Administrative expenses 157,932
 
Total expenses   $1,273,684
Income in Excess of Expenses   603,583
Beginning net assets   1,582,226
Ending net assets   2,185,809
Total liabilities   1,018
Total assets   $2,186,827


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