Nonprofit · EIN 36-3561971
FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS
Tax-exempt · PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $366,238 | $426,765 | -$60,527 | $188,937 | $132,700 | $56,237 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $170,193 | $198,952 | -$28,759 | $182,122 | $68,187 | $113,935 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $357,188
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,050
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,959
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $312,189
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,648
- Accounting fees
- $14,442
- Travel
- $2,514
- Depreciation
- $1,541
- Program services (functional)
- $382,787
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,583
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,395
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $182,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,937
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $132,700
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,237
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,542
- Publicly traded securities
- $61,836
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $56,237
- Gross receipts
- $387,229
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA L COOKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSIST Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $28,800 |
| JORIE BUTLER KENT | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JORIE BUTLER SHOBER | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY JW KENT | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PETER NGORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA L COOKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT TREASURER & ASSISTAN Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $40,500 |
| JORIE BUTLER KENT | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JORIE BUTLER SHOBER | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY JW KENT | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PETER NGORI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11308 S HIGHLAND DR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585-1581
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JORIE BUTLER SHOBER, 11308 S HIGHLAND DR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
- Signed the 990
- JORIE BUTLER SHOBER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (630) 728-0010
- Return prepared by
- CHERYL ROHLFS & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AFRICA'S ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THEIR UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS BY IMPROVING THE CAPABILITIES OF THE AFRICAN PEOPLE AND THEIR INSTITUTIONS SO THEY MAY FIND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC BALANCE BETWEEN HUMAN AND WILDLIFE NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, FUNDING PROJECTS TO PRESERVE WILDLIFE, EDUCATE LOCAL PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION AND TO MONITOR ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.Expenses $382,787 · grants $312,189 · revenue $9,050
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3561971
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,937
- Income (IRS master file)
- $387,229
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $366,238 | $426,765 | $188,937 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $170,193 | $198,952 | $182,122 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $266,048 | $151,805 | $193,110 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 36-3561971).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS is 36-3561971.
- Is FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS 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 CONSERVATION - FRIENDS 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 CONSERVATION - FRIENDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JORIE BUTLER SHOBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,800 (NORMA L COOKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSIST).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION - FRIENDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $366,238, expenses of $426,765 and total assets of $188,937 at year end.
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