Friends of the Hidden River
The Friends of the Hidden River is an educational organization dedicated to developing and enhancing citizen understanding and action in community environmental education issues in teh puget sound and surrounding regions. Our specific vision is to unite the community with the environment by developing viable answers to the following question, "how do we create solutions, sustaininable and dynamic, that will balance the wants of our citizens with our need for a healthy environment?" our specific areas of emphasis are, but not limited to, wastewater, water, environment and ecology, conservation and stewardship, technology, and energy.
Friends of the Hidden River at a glance
In short: Friends of the Hidden River gave $6K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,989
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,989
- Median grant
- $5,989
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Hidden River funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Labre Indian School ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | Program Services | $5,989 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $501 | $54,061 | $5,989 | 1 | $1 |
About Friends of the Hidden River
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Hidden River is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stanwood, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Hidden River is led by Aaron Feik, President on the 2020 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Aaron Feik
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2020)
Brian Healy
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Bahr
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ellis
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Hartford
Sceretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2020)
Mike Reid
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2020)
John Schmied
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Aaron Feik (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Hidden River
How much does Friends of the Hidden River give each year?
Friends of the Hidden River gave $6K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Friends of the Hidden River?
Friends of the Hidden River is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stanwood, WA.
Where does Friends of the Hidden River operate?
Friends of the Hidden River has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Friends of the Hidden River's EIN?
Friends of the Hidden River's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2887043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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