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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1626314

FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC

Tax-exempt · CADYVILLE, NY 12918

Financials

$4M$4.1M2023$2.4M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$2,388,943$2,433,137-$44,194$1,011,743$198,187$813,556
March 31, 2024990$4,046,551$4,148,746-$102,195$1,100,549$242,799$857,750
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,258,374
of which government grants
$2,257,824
Program service revenue
$130,439
Investment income
$130
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$233,921
Other salaries and wages
$388,816
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$737,443
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,202
Occupancy
$8,531
Travel
$9,980
Depreciation
$16,782
Program services (functional)
$2,245,747
Management and general (functional)
$187,390

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,100,549
Total assets, end of year
$1,011,743
Total liabilities, end of year
$198,187
Net assets, end of year
$813,556
Land, buildings and equipment
$256,614
Net assets without donor restrictions
$813,556
Gross receipts
$2,388,943
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
NY

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CRYSTAL NARDUCCIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$140,866$12,570
ALLISON GARFIELDFINANCE MANAGER
Officer
40$93,055$15,161
BRUCE GARCIACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GRETCHEN CROWNINGSHIELDVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMBER BROWN-ROSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK KAISERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEPHANIE CLARKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLIE JENTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GABRIELLE DIONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CRYSTAL NARDUCCIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$149,613$17,209
ALLISON GARFIELDFINANCE MANAGER
Officer
40$94,291$12,148
BRUCE GARCIACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GRETCHEN CROWNINGSHIELDVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMBER BROWN-ROSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK KAISERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEPHANIE CLARKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEE ROCK-MAULDINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GABRIELLE DIONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1387 HARDSCRABBLE RD, CADYVILLE, NY 12918-1912
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CRYSTAL NARDUCCI, 1387 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD, CADYVILLE, NY 12918
Signed the 990
CRYSTAL NARDUCCI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(518) 293-5045
Return prepared by
EFPR ADVISORY LLC

Mission

PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED TO ACHIEVE DECENT, SAFE HOUSING.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O:RURAL PRESERVATION: FUNDS ARE USED TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP APPLICATIONS TO NYS HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR HOME, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), ACCESS TO HOME AND THE NYS MANUFACTURED MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (MMHR) FOR FUNDS TO REHABILITATE AND REPLACE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS. 3 HUD CDBG (MUNICIPAL) APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED. NEW YORK STATE MANUFACTURED HOME REPLACEMENT (MMHR), NEW YORK STATE ACCESS TO HOME, AND HOME REHABILITATION APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED, ALL WERE AWARDED. PRESERVATIONS FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE COMMUNITY STABILIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT GOALS CONSISTENT WITH STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANS IN THE REGION. FUNDS ARE ALSO UTILIZED TO SUPPORT WORK WITH THE CLINTON COUNTY HOUSING COALITION, A GROUP DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN THE COUNTY. RURAL PRESERVATION FUNDS PROVIDE, IN PART, FOR EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS, BASIC OPERATIONAL COSTS, AND TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF STAFF.
    Expenses $124,369 · revenue $130,439
  • SEE SCHEDULE O:HOUSING ASSISTANCE: STAFF COUNSELED AND/OR ASSISTED 210 CONSUMERS. THIS ACTIVITY SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO HOME BUYERS, HOMEOWNERS,RENTERS AND THE HOMELESS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP THEM MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR HOUSING STATUS, TO MEET THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOMEOWNERSIHP AND TENANCY. COUNSELORS HELP BORROWERS AVOID HIGH INTERESTRATE MORTGAGES, UNAFFORDABLE REPAYMENT TERMS,AND OTHER SITUATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF EQUITY, INCREASED DEBT, DEFAULT, AND FORECLOSURE. HOUSING COUNSELORS DISTRIBUTE AND PROVIDE A RESOURCE FOR FAIR HOUSING AND FAIR LENDING INFORMATION. COUNSELING IS PROVIDED THROUGH COUNSELOR-TO-CLIENT ASSISTANCE THAT ADDRESSES UNIQUE FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOUSING ISSUES, AND FOCUSES ON OVERCOMING SPECIFIC OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVE HOUSING GOALS SUCH AS REPAIRING CREDIT, ADDRESSING RENTAL DISPUTES, HOME PURCHASE, DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF CRITICAL HOUSING, TOPICS SUCH AS PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES, FAIR LENDING AND FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENTS, FINDING UNITS ACCESSIBLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS,AVOIDING FORECLOSURE, OR RESOLVING FINANCIAL CRISES. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH FORMAL CLASSES WITH ESTABLISHED CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS - PROVIDED IN A GROUP OR CLASSROOM SETTING, OR OTHER FORMATS APPROVED BY HUD COVERING TOPICS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) RENTER RIGHT (2) THE HOME BUYING PROCESS (3) HOME MAINTENANCE (4) BUDGETING (5) FAIR HOUSING (6) IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES (7) RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (8) AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD CREDIT. THE HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM IS INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVEMENT OF FRIENDS MISSION.
    Expenses $145,858
  • SEE SCHEDULE O:THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM ASSISTED 93 HOUSEHOLDS. THE EMPHASIS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ELIMINATE HOUSING CONDITIONS THAT ARE DETRIMINAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PUBLIC WELFARE THROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT, DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED UNITS, HOUSING REHABILITATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO PRESERVE LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF UNITS BOTH FOR SAVINGS AS WELL AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FEDERAL AND STATE DEFERRED PAYMENT LOANS (GRANTS) TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTY OWNERS TO PROVIDE SAFE, DECENT HOUSING, A SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PRIMARILY FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. LOANS THROUGH THE OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM ARE DEFERRED PAYMENT, NO-INTEREST LOANS THAT ONLY BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE UPON SALE, RENTAL, REFINANCE (SOME), OR TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY. THE LOAN IS FORGIVEN IF THE OWNER RESIDES IN THE PROPERTY FOR THE SPECIFIED TERM OF THE LOAN (VARIES BY PROGRAM SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS). THERE ARE NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED WITH THE LOANS WHICH ARE SECURED IN MOST PROGRAMS, BY A MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY. DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THERE IS A LONG WAITING LIST FOR THESE SERVICES.
    Expenses $1,975,520

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1626314
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
1981
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,011,743
Income (IRS master file)
$2,388,943

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$2,388,943$2,433,137$1,011,743XML
990March 2024$4,046,551$4,148,746$1,100,549XML
990March 2023$4,691,510$4,591,902$1,484,984IRS
990March 2022$3,146,914$3,131,286$1,329,981IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990March 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 14-1626314).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC is 14-1626314.
Is FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY 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 THE NORTH COUNTRY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CRYSTAL NARDUCCI.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,866 (CRYSTAL NARDUCCI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE NORTH COUNTRY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,388,943, expenses of $2,433,137 and total assets of $1,011,743 at year end.

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