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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7327808

FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · CROSS RIVER, NY 10518

Financials

$93K$86K2023$89K$87K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$88,529$86,916$1,613$328,158–$328,158
December 31, 2023990-EZ$92,869$85,789$7,080$326,545–$326,545
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$87,942
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$587

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$80,766
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$2,307
Other expenses
$3,843
Program services (functional)
$83,060

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$326,545
Total assets, end of year
$328,158
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$328,158
Cash, savings and investments
$328,158
Gross receipts
$88,529

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Phil PetronisPresident10$0
Michaelene DurstTreasurer10$0
Karen Burke DrSecretary10$0
Susan HarrisVice Presidebnt5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Phil PetronisPresident10$0
Michaelene DurstTreasurer10$0
Karen Burke DrSecretary10$0
Susan HarrisVice Presidebnt5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 236, CROSS RIVER, NY 10518-0236
In care of
% MICHAELENE DURST
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO BOX 236, CROSS RIVER NY 105180236
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
michaelene durst, PO Box 236, Cross River NY 10518
Signed the 990-EZ
Michaelene Durst, Michaelene Durst

Mission

The mission of the Friends of the Trailside Museum is tdedicated to promoting a better appreciation and understanding of thenatural world between people and the environment.The Friends group focuses on funding programs for the public interest equipembnt used to enhance the beauty of Ward Pound Ridge Reserfvation supporting park staff with tools tht enable them to better serve the public.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • .College Intern: Providing funding to support a college internship in Natural Resources Conservation aligns with the Friends mission because it is a 10-week education project for students majoring in biology ecology wildlife conservation or related field. The goal of the program is to expose students to ecological research projects conservation management projects and parks maintenance tasks in a way that deepens their understanding of the conservation field and emphasizes the role of human land managers as stewards of the land. Students have also contributed to exhibit design and expanded our capacity to educate other groups including summer campers and the general public. For example last year interns providing turtle trapping programs to summer camp students in the park and helped lead a public nature program.
    Expenses $7,350 · grants $1,875
  • Flora Project that beegan in 2023 and will conclude in 2025-discovering cataloguing and labeling native plant speices and permananetly perserving in a sientific manner. Three botanists funded by the Friends group along with the supplies needed to complete the project.
    Expenses $27,000 · grants $27,000
  • Provided funding for tree work in WPRR-the tree removal was completed so that the Wildflower Garden area was protected and readied for a future project
    Expenses $15,310 · grants $15,310
  • Wood Turtle project that researched the population of the wood turtle in WPRR=this included trained dog to help find nests; interns working over the summer collecting data; having summer campers get the opportunity to learn about conservation research; specialized tracking equipment;
    Expenses $13,850 · grants $13,850
  • supplied proper firewood for use in WPRR campsites
    Expenses $1,875 · grants $1,875
  • Provided supplemental funding for a parkwide event in October that attracted over 700 people called Spooktacular which gave thepublic an opportunity to experience WPRR and all it has to offer with the lure of a Halloween event
    Expenses $6,600 · grants $6,600
  • Provided funding for an upgrade to the Visitor Information Center located at the beginning to the Park which will now house the enviromental library previously kept in the museum.
    Expenses $5,300 · grants $5,300
  • We supported the Meadow Symposium at Stone Barns where one of our naturalists presented a well received presentation on Meadow Management
    Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000
  • We funded some tree replacement in WPRR by using a couple of local nurseries. These plantings were of native plants and trees supporting our mission.
    Expenses $2,900 · grants $2,900
  • Purchase of firewood to be used at the campsites in the 5000 acre park that is clean and free of possible insect that might affect the current enviornment of the trees existing in the park.
    Expenses $1,875 · grants $1,875

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-7327808
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
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$328,158
Income (IRS master file)
$88,529

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: michaelene durst
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$88,529$86,916$328,158XML
990-EZDecember 2023$92,869$85,789$326,545XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Michaelene Durst
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-7327808).

Questions about FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM is 23-7327808.
Is FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM?
The 990-N for 2024 names michaelene durst.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $88,529, expenses of $86,916 and total assets of $328,158 at year end.

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