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Back to the River Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Omaha, NE EIN: 47-0823801 Website

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.

Key facts about Back to the River Inc

In short: Back to the River Inc gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
47-0823801
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$25,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$12,500
Median grant
$12,500
Total assets
$847,573
Primary geography
Nebraska (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Council BluffsPapillionColumbia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants20200 grants20210 grants20223 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Bellevue Community Foundation: $15KBellevue Community Foundation$15KCity of Council Bluffs: $10KCity of Council Bluffs$10K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Papillion, NETO SPONSOR THE BELLEVUE ROCKS ACTIVITY TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE MISSOURI RIVER RIVERBANK$15,000
CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS Council Bluffs, IASPONSORSHIP OF SUMMERFEST 2024 TO BRING PEOPLE TO THE MISSOURI RIVER RIVERBANK$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Back to the River Inc is led by Larry Foster, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Larry Foster

    President

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Justman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Hamblin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clare Duda

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • J. Robert Kerrey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pete Castellano

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rodney Storm

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Bettmann

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Tomasek

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Ann Borgeson

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matt Kalcevich

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Archer

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Winkler

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Bassett

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kent Holm

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gayle Malmquist

    Assistant Treasurer

    Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Becic

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Bluvas

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Brohman

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Foss

    Assistant Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Phil Davidson (2023) — Director
  • Former: Michelle Koch (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kelsey Bocken (2020) — Director
  • Former: Merica Whitehall (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Back to the River Inc

How much does Back to the River Inc give each year?

Back to the River Inc gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $28K across 3 grants.

How large is Back to the River Inc?

Back to the River Inc reported $848K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $61K.

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.

Where does Back to the River Inc operate?

Back to the River Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska.

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.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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