Nonprofit · EIN 27-2488277
FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION
Also known as FRIENDS OF BENSON
Tax-exempt · HUDSON, NH 03051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $206,374 | $36,901 | $169,473 | $314,296 | $0 | $314,296 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $50,151 | $30,388 | $19,763 | $144,823 | $0 | $144,823 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $70,089 | $49,935 | $20,154 | $125,060 | $0 | $125,060 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,926
- Membership dues
- $560
- Program service revenue
- $162,857
- Investment income
- $2,768
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,823
- Other revenue
- $3,823
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,105
- Depreciation
- $2,627
- Program services (functional)
- $15,165
- Management and general (functional)
- $21,686
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $314,296
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $314,296
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,506
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $314,296
- Gross receipts
- $210,205
- Employees
- 0
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN HORVATH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JIM LEACH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PETER SCHNABEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BILL ZINK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| NICOLE HENRY | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN LEONE | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN MCLAVEY | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE NEWELL | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LEONE | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN MCLAVEY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE NEWELL | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DEB FEDERICO | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| JIM LEACH | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LEONE | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 10 | $0 |
| KAREN MCLAVEY | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| NATALIE NEWELL | CLERK SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DEB FEDERICO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 |
| JIM LEACH | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE GALBO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 91, HUDSON, NH 03051-0091
- In care of
- % KENNETH R MATTHEWS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KAREN MCLAVEY, 20 WEYMOUTH COURT, HUDSON, NH 03051
- Signed the 990
- KAREN MCLAVEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (603) 566-8902
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFBENSONPARK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOUDE & COMPANY PROF ASSN
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FREINDS OF BENSON PARK, INC. IS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE "BENSON'S MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER" IN HUDSON, NH, AS A PREMIER DESTINATION THAT HONORS THE HISTORY OF "BENSON'S WILD ANIMAL FARM- AND FOSTERS A LOVE OF NATURE AND LEARNING. WE ARE COMMITED TO PRESERVING THE PARK'S HERITAGE, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE "BENSON'S MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTER".Expenses $15,165 · revenue $162,857
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2488277
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $314,296
- Income (IRS master file)
- $210,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $206,374 | $36,901 | $314,296 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $50,151 | $30,388 | $144,823 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $70,089 | $49,935 | $125,060 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 27-2488277).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION is 27-2488277.
- Is FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION 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 BENSON PARK INCORPORATION 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 BENSON PARK INCORPORATION 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 BENSON PARK INCORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KAREN MCLAVEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BENSON PARK INCORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,374, expenses of $36,901 and total assets of $314,296 at year end.
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