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The North Skunk River Greenbelt Association

EIN 27-1752125 · Manistee, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

WORKIN BRIDGES IS DEDICATED TO HISTORIC BRIDGE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION IN RESTORATIVE PROCESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

In January 2024 the organization continued its efforts to finalize dissolving. Given that Michigan SOS refused the dissolution that property was sold a new property was found and the contract with Bowers continued with Bowers holding the deed and a contract with NSRGA for 1 2 the value and that the property can not be sold without compensation.
$60,001 spent. Relocation to Manistee MI able to secure a property where the efforts of the non profit could continue in a larger area with efforts to expand our mission to education in Arts Crafts and Trades needed for all restoration work not just bridges. Our efforts to restore a barn and work area will help to educate those interested on bridge preservation and the skills needed for restoration including welding engineering hot riveting and the building trades required which we previewed by building out an apartment and preparing the trailer for a new life.
Workshops being planned in 2024 for the property in Manistee including work on Mary Street Bridge which was moved to Michigan for restoration and currently belongs to Bach Steel. This bridge will be part of the series on bridge restoration in the future. Other training opportunities for buildings include all of the trades. Other brainstorming included training in all trades food scent and art.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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