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About The detroit riverfront conservancy (DRFC), is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the detroit riverwalk and associated green spaces. Through its public/private partnerships, the DRFC will support the development of the riverfront district and facilitate community access to the waterfront.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot FY ending 2024-12-31 Financial history 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Latest FY2024: $38.9M · Peak FY2023: $45.8M · Avg: $24.0M
501(h) election This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY INC
Address 600 REN CTR STE 1720
Detroit, MI, 48243-000
Governance Voting board members 43
Independent members 43
Conflict-of-interest policy Yes
Whistleblower policy Yes
Doc-retention policy Yes
Audit committee Yes
990 reviewed by board Yes
Compensation practices Severance payments No
Equity-based comp No
Supplemental retirement plan No
Compensation committee Yes
Used comp survey Yes
Board approved comp Yes
Initial contract exception No
Financial detail (Schedule D) Board-designated % 2.9%
Permanent endowment % 91.1%
Endowment held by related org No
Fundraising activity (Schedule G) Uses professional fundraisers No
Retained by contractors $150K
Channels Mail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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