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Nonprofit · EIN 33-3981421

FRIENDS OF ANAN

Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99504

Financials

$105K$8K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF ANAN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$104,532$8,241$96,291$96,291–$96,291
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$103,304
Program service revenue
$1,228

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$8,241

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$96,291
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$96,291
Cash, savings and investments
$96,291
Gross receipts
$104,532

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
Dee GallaPresident2$0
Brian ReggianiTreasurer Secretary5$0
Erin GallaDirector2$0
Esther AshtonDirector2$0
Danielle ChiVice President1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3310 JERDE CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-3861
In care of
% BRIAN REGGIANI
Signed the 990-EZ
Brian Reggiani, Treasurer

Mission

The mission of Friends of Anan is to support educate and advocate for the preservation and sustainable management of the Anan Wildlife Observatory and its surrounding ecosystem including the Tongass National Forest.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Friends of Anan supports the preservation and public enjoyment of the Anan Wildlife Observatory one of the most prolific black and brown bear observation sites in Southeast Alaska. Located in the Tongass National Forest near Wrangell Alaska Anan provides visitors with a rare opportunity to observe bears in their natural habitat during the annual pink salmon run. During the fiscal year Friends of Anan worked to enhance visitor experiences support wildlife education and promote conservation awareness. Activities included the development of educational materials community outreach and fundraising efforts to support observatory infrastructure and programming. The organization also established its web presence and brand identity to expand its reach and grow its membership base. We interacted with over one million online viewers and 2,500 in person visitors to the site.

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, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF ANAN

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-3981421
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$96,291
Income (IRS master file)
$104,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$104,532$8,241$96,291IRS

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 33-3981421).

Questions about FRIENDS OF ANAN

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF ANAN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF ANAN is 33-3981421.
Is FRIENDS OF ANAN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF ANAN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF ANAN 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 ANAN 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 ANAN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF ANAN?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF ANAN have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,532, expenses of $8,241 and total assets of $96,291 at year end.

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