2026-02-23T13:31:17-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 465021840 FRIENDS OF WALLISCH HOMESTEAD FRIE 9737287898 PO Box 63 West Milford NJ 07480 Susan Lynch Treasurer 9739455513 2026-02-23 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X wallischhomestead.org X X 69153 X 47383 0 1424 722 0 0 0 0 19624 1130 18494 0 0 0 0 68023 0 0 0 81576 1971 1711 1050 86308 -18285 103435 0 85150 X 77444 58139 0 0 25991 27011 103435 85150 0 0 103435 85150 The Friends of Wallisch Homestead 's primary exempt purpose is to support West Milford Township, the Board of Education, and other community groups in the preservation and adaptive reuse of the Wallisch Homestead as a living record of the community's cultural and economic heritage. The FOWH is a community organization dedicated to preserving the Wallisch Homestead and its rich history for future generations. The mission of the organization is to support West Milford Township, Board of Education, and other community groups in their efforts to preserve and adaptively reuse the homestead for the benefit of the community. The Wallisch Homestead is a cultural and environmental conservation site that serves as a living record of the community's cultural and economic heritage. The Friends of Wallisch Homestead (FOWH) holds an Annual Barn Sale that features vintage treasures, collectibles, and unique finds for everyone. The sale is held in the Barn and offers a wide range of items, including jewelry, home decor, and much more, all at unbelievable prices. The proceeds from the sale benefit the Wallisch Homestead and its ongoing preservation efforts. By attending the sale, visitors can not only find a special item for themselves but also contribute to the preservation of this important community resource. The sale is a three-day event that is open to the public. Members of the FOWH are granted early admission on Friday. The event is held rain or shine, so visitors can shop regardless of the weather conditions. In summary, the FOWH Annual Barn Sale is an exciting three-day event where visitors can find vintage treasures, collectibles, and unique finds at unbelievable prices. The proceeds from the sale benefit the Wallisch Homestead's ongoing preservation efforts, and the event is open to the public, rain or shine. Members of the FOWH are granted early admission on Friday. 0 4 The monthly flea markets serve as a vital engine for the Wallisch Homestead, seamlessly weaving together the site's three-fold mission of culture, education, and recreation. By transforming the historic grounds into a bustling community hub, these events invite the public to engage with the property's pastoral charm, fostering a recreational space where neighbors can gather and connect. The markets also act as a living cultural exhibit, showcasing local craftsmanship and vintage treasures that echo the homestead's long history. Most importantly, entertaining hundreds of visitors, the proceeds from these markets provide the essential financial backbone required to restore the original farmhouse and maintain the surrounding acreage. This ensures that the homestead is not just a relic of the past, but a self-sustaining environment where the community can continue to learn about local heritage for generations to come. 0 0 The annual square dance serves as a living bridge between the Wallisch Homestead's agricultural past and its future as a vibrant community hub. By inviting the public onto the grounds for a traditional folk celebration, the event directly fulfills the mission to preserve and interpret the site's heritage through active, hands-on participation. It transforms the historic landscape from a static monument into a dynamic social space, fostering the community-led stewardship and environmental appreciation that the Friends of Wallisch Homestead strive to cultivate. Ultimately, the rhythmic call of the dance reinforces the bond between the land, its history, and the people who ensure its continued vitality 0 0 4 Michael Van Hooker President 10 0 0 0 Mark Lynch Vice President 10 0 0 0 Susan Lynch Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Sandy Hefferon Secretary 10 0 0 0 Ron Perez Grant Writer 10 0 0 0 Sonya Van Hooker Social Media Liaison 5 0 0 0 John Hefferon Construction Committee 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NJ Susan Lynch PO Box 63 West Milford NJ 07480 9737287898 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 54304 38604 24694 13676 67007 198285 1088 1579 1203 1630 1424 6924 55392 40183 25897 15306 68431 205209 205209 55392 40183 25897 15306 68431 205209 1 1 0 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 1 Our bylaws changed our reporting period from July 1 to June 30 to a calendar Jan 1 to Dec 31 effective 2024. The change in the accounting period therefore left a six-month filing for the end of 2023: July 1 to Dec 31, 2023. The yearly totals are a little skewed because of that. 2024 had very little income. I spoke to IRS tax department, Ms. Briggs ID 1004011256. She assisted me in also averaging the 3 years to determine that a postcard could be filed for 2024 since it was below the $50,000 threshold. Flea Market 5324 0 5324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5324 0 5324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5324 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 State Annual Report D & O Insurance Fee for Highlands Grant Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Certificate on Deposit