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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1655033

FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK

Tax-exempt · NASSAU, DE 19969

Financials

$83K$76K2023$106K$47K2024$118K$136K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$118,105$135,552-$17,447$203,223$0$203,223
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$106,413$47,336$59,077$220,670$0$220,670
December 31, 2023990-EZ$83,421$75,882$7,539$161,593$0$161,593
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$84,889
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,397
Net income from fundraising events
$21,914
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,905
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,120
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$160
Other expenses
$127,272
Program services (functional)
$112,377

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$220,670
Total assets, end of year
$203,223
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$203,223
Cash, savings and investments
$198,847
Gross receipts
$133,021

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff UnderwoodPresident16.33$0
Polly WhiteVice President7.17$0
Robert CallahanTreasurer7.02$0
Miguel GarcesSecretary3.5$0
Mary Jane CandauxBoard Member5.25$0
Suzanne LangwellBoard Member3.96$0
Timothy McDermottBoard Member7.6$0
Barry SnyderBoard Member6.33$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff UnderwoodPresident12.35$0
Polly WhiteVice President6.42$0
Robert CallahanTreasurer6.02$0
Miguel GarcesSecretary5.67$0
Mary Jane CandauxBoard Member6.38$0
Barry SnyderBoard Member6.33$0
Suzanne LangwellBoard Member5.7$0
Timothy McDermottBoard Member1$0
Todd PophamBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jeff UnderwoodPresident9$0
Polly WhiteVice President5$0
Robert CallahanTreasurer6$0
Carl FreySecretary2.6$0
Mary Jane CandauxBoard Member8$0
Barry SnyderBoard Member2$0
Dave FrazierBoard Member2$0
Dean JohnsonBoard Member3$0
John PlackoBoard Member2$0
Suzanne LangwellBoard Member2$0
Karen UnderwoodBoard Member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 132, NASSAU, DE 19969-0132
In care of
% DIV OF PARKS & RECREATION
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
PO Box 132, Nassau DE 19969
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
John Bracco, 14327 Allee Lane, Lewes DE 19958
Signed the 990-EZ
Robert Callahan, Treasurer
Phone
(302) 858-6127
Website
fochsp.org

Mission

Promote and encourage the protection, preservation, restoration, maintenance and public use of the land and historic structures in Cape Henlopen State Park, through volunteer activities, public awareness, fund-raising, and education.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HVAC systems in the Nature Center and campground
    Expenses $57,553
  • Picnic shelter at the playground
    Expenses $22,426
  • Plant 127 trees in the park
    Expenses $12,980
  • Replace disc golf tees
    Expenses $5,461
  • Install a pole shower for beachgoers
    Expenses $5,000
  • Support lifeguards at ocean beaches
    Expenses $3,000
  • Install bicycle racks
    Expenses $2,175
  • Improve and maintain park gardens
    Expenses $1,556
  • Pumpkins for the Children's Fantasy Trail in the fall season.
    Expenses $1,500
  • Miscellaneous park maintenance projects
    Expenses $726

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1655033
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$203,223
Income (IRS master file)
$133,021

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$118,105$135,552$203,223XML
990-EZDecember 2024$106,413$47,336$220,670XML
990-EZDecember 2023$83,421$75,882$161,593XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: John Bracco
December 31, 2019≤ $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 31-1655033).

Questions about FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK is 31-1655033.
Is FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK 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 CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK 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 CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK?
The 990-N for 2019 names John Bracco.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $118,105, expenses of $135,552 and total assets of $203,223 at year end.

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