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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0949934

FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC

Tax-exempt · ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

Financials

$106K$77K2023$68K$33K2024$90K$20K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$90,319$19,577$70,742$644,091$4,475$639,616
December 31, 2024990$67,664$32,990$34,674$545,333$6,122$539,211
December 31, 2023990-EZ$105,658$76,912$28,746$480,871$8,512$472,359
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,072
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$28,469
Net income from sales of inventory
$46,778
Other revenue
$46,778

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,350
Depreciation
$3,542
Program services (functional)
$12,995
Management and general (functional)
$6,582

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$545,333
Total assets, end of year
$644,091
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,475
Net assets, end of year
$639,616
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,772
Publicly traded securities
$477,910
Net assets without donor restrictions
$639,616
Gross receipts
$232,274
Employees
7
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD HORNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SHARON MURRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB BACKUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES DOWLING-HEALYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAYE WINKLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSH DENNISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TYLER ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HOWARD HORNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SHARON MURRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB BACKUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES DOWLING-HEALYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JAYE WINKLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBORAH COPESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN DENNISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TYLER ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CINDY LOCKETREASURER7$2,273
SUSAN LIONBERGERPRESIDENT0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 WEST ST, ROCKY HILL, CT 06067-3506
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HOWARD HORN, 3333 MAIN STREET, ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
Signed the 990
HOWARD HORN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(860) 257-7601
Return prepared by
DENNIS GLYNN & CO

Mission

TO ENHANCE DINOSAUR STATE PARK

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BOOK STORE OPERATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A RETAIL STORE AT DINOSAUR PARK SELLING SOUVENIRS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO ITS MEMBERS AND VISITORS.
    Expenses $3,249 · revenue $46,778
  • SUPPORT FOR THE PARK: THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES AND PROMOTES THE PARK BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR PARK EXHIBITS, TRAILS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADMINISTRATION.
    Expenses $9,746
  • SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE TO STUDENTS THAT SUPPORT THE ARTS OR PARTICIPATE IN DINOSAUR RELATED STUDIES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0949934
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$644,091
Income (IRS master file)
$232,274

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$90,319$19,577$644,091IRS
990December 2024$67,664$32,990$545,333XML
990-EZDecember 2023$105,658$76,912$480,871XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0949934).

Questions about FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC is 06-0949934.
Is FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HOWARD HORN.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF DINOSAUR PARK AND ARBORETUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,319, expenses of $19,577 and total assets of $644,091 at year end.

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