THROUGH THE VISION OF FORMER NEBRASKA SENATOR BOB KERREY, BACK TO THE RIVER WAS CREATED TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A BALANCED, SUSTAINABLE MANNER ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER. TOGETHER WITH PROGRAM SUPPORTERS, BACK TO THE RIVER HAS STRIVED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC FUTURE OF THE MISSOURI RIVER THROUGH: WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION, RECREATION AND RIVER ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES, AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$848K
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+33.9% YoY
About Back to the River Inc
Based on IRS filings
Back to the River Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $848K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $847,573 | $795,845 | $734,012 |
| Revenue | $60,579 | $33,166 | $138,011 |
| Expenses | $33,976 | $32,265 | $154,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $60,579 | $23,166 | $38,011 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bellevue Community Foundation ($15,000), City of Council Bluffs ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA | SPONSORSHIP OF SUMMERFEST 2024 TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE MISSOURI RIVER RIVERBANK | $10,000 |
| BELLEVUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PAPILLION, NE | TO SPONSOR THE BELLEVUE ROCKS ACTIVITY TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE MISSOURI RIVER RIVERBANK | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY FOSTER | PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| JIM BECIC | VICE-PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MARK BROHMAN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| KAREN BLUVAS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MIKE ARCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN JUSTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETE CASTELLANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARE DUDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS HAMBLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAYLE MALMQUIST | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MICHELLE FOSS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RODNEY STORM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT KALCEVICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J ROBERT KERREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL BETTMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WINKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER TOMASEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATIE BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN BORGESON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENT HOLM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the River Inc?
Back to the River Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds $848K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Back to the River Inc?
As of 2024, Back to the River Inc holds $848K in total assets with $61K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does Back to the River Inc operate?
Back to the River Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska.
What size grants does Back to the River Inc award?
In 2024, Back to the River Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Back to the River Inc's EIN?
Back to the River Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0823801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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